How to make espresso?
Espresso is a type of coffee that is indispensable for coffee lovers with its intense aroma and strong taste; when prepared with the right ingredients and techniques, this special beverage offers coffee in its purest form. So, what is espresso and how is it made?
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What is espresso?
Espresso is one of the most frequently heard names among coffee varieties. While it is an intense and delicious coffee on its own, it also forms the essence of coffee types such as Latte, Cappuccino, and Americano when milk and other ingredients are added.
How to make espresso coffee?
There is more than one way to make espresso, but an espresso machine is needed to brew a delicious and intense espresso. The high pressure of the espresso machine allows the coffee to be brewed quickly and results in a full-bodied, intense espresso.
Here is what you need to make espresso;
10 g finely ground coffee
9 bar water pressure
30 ml drinking water
85-94°C temperature
15-20 kg tamping pressure
24-27 seconds flow (drip) time
How to make espresso without a machine?
The answer to the question of how to make espresso coffee at home is: using a moka pot. Although it is not exactly espresso, the resulting coffee is just as strong and delicious as espresso made in a machine. All you have to do to prepare coffee with a moka pot is to follow a few steps.
Preparation with a Moka Pot
Put boiled water into the bottom section of the moka pot.
Place the coffee ground for espresso into the middle section.
Place the moka pot on medium heat and wait for it to boil slowly.
After it boils, the water in the lower chamber will take on the aroma of the coffee and collect in the upper chamber.
When you hear the gurgling sound, take the coffee off the stove.