Recipe – How to make an espresso

BY @SONOFABARISTA

What is an Espresso coffee?

Who doesn’t love shots? But this kind of shot is straight espresso, which most people find incredibly strong and bitter. It takes a while to develop the acquired taste for a straight espresso shot. If you want to know more about espresso coffee, read here.

What’s the recipes of Espresso coffee?

One shot of espresso prepared with 7 grams of ground coffee in a single portafilter. The shot should be 1 ounce of liquid. You have two choices with espresso: ristretto, a very short or “restrained” shot, brewed at less than 2/3 of a demitasse, or luongo, a long pull of espresso brewed so the liquid should be more than 2/3 of a demitasse.

How much caffeine is contained in an Espresso?

Depending on the type of beans you choose and the roasting temperature, the caffeine in an espresso can range from 80mg to 120mg per single shot.

What do I need to make an Espresso coffee?

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