Espresso

About Espresso

The traditional espresso machine. Available in an array of aesthetically pleasing designs.

If you’re lucky enough to have a full-fledged espresso machine to experiment on, making minor adjustments to any of the steps below will affect the fullness, richness, and intensity of the cup.

Brew Details

What you'll need

• Espresso machine
• Portafilter and basket
• Freshly ground coffee
• Tamper
• Scale (recommended)
• Espresso cup

• Espresso machine
• Portafilter and basket
• Freshly ground coffee
• Tamper
• Scale (recommended)
• Espresso cup

Details of Your Brew
  • Coffee: 18–20 g
  • Grind: Fine ( like powdered sugar)
  • Water temperature: 90–96°C
  • Brew time: 25–30 seconds
  • Coffee: 18–20 g
  • Grind: Fine ( like powdered sugar)
  • Water temperature: 90–96°C
  • Brew time: 25–30 seconds
Best With

Everyday Sunshine, Monsoon Raga Robusta

Everyday Sunshine, Monsoon Raga Robusta

Your Guide To Esspresso

Step 1

Preheat everything

Heat your machine, portafilter and cup before you do anything else. 

STEP 2

Prep your coffee

Weigh your coffee, grind fine, and spread the grounds evenly, and tamp it down.

STEP 3

Lock it in

Fix your portafilter and place your cup beneath the spouts.

STEP 4

Start extraction

Aim for 36–40 g of espresso in 25–30 seconds. Stop as soon as you hit your yield.

STEP 5

Your coffee is ready! 

Add milk or water as per your preference.