#espressoshot

Enjoy the strong, deep flavors of a perfectly brewed espresso. This recipe makes one shot of espresso with a lovely crema that's great for starting the day or giving you a boost in the afternoon.

Ingredients: 1 shot of espresso. Freshly roasted coffee beans.

Instructions: Grind the coffee beans to a fine consistency. Load the coffee grounds into an espresso machine's portafilter. Tamp the grounds evenly and firmly. Insert the portafilter into the machine and start the extraction process. Extract a single shot of espresso approximately 1 ounce. Serve immediately in a pre-warmed espresso cup.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Enjoy the deep and strong flavors of a well-brewed espresso shot. It's important to use high-quality coffee beans and be very careful when you're extracting the coffee.

Ingredients: 1.5 oz about 42g of freshly ground coffee beans. Water.

Instructions: Start with a clean espresso machine and portafilter. Grind the coffee beans to a fine consistency, similar to table salt. Fill the portafilter basket with the freshly ground coffee, leveling it off without pressing it down. Insert the portafilter into the machine's group head and start the shot immediately. Extract the espresso shot for about 25-30 seconds, aiming for a 1.5 oz 42g shot. Enjoy your perfect espresso shot!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

16g of coffee pulled at 3 bar for 10 seconds ramping up to 6 bar. 60g yield, total shot time of around 46 seconds.