How to make espresso at home? step may be decomposed

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Background knowledge:

It's not easy to make the perfect espresso at home. In fact, for picky coffee connoisseurs, the so-called "perfect" espresso does not exist, only "near-perfect" espresso. Using an espresso machine to make full-flavor coffee is like skydiving with a worn-out parachute. You can try it, but there is no guarantee of success. Many failures and exercises are necessary.

What is a good espresso? Everyone's view may be different, but the taste must be balanced, mellow, and fully show the characteristic flavor of coffee.

Step 1

Remove the filter cup of the espresso machine together with the handle and place it on the electronic scale.

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Step 2

Let a little hot water flow through the outlet, wash and preheat.

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Step 3

Weigh coffee beans and grind them. A double espresso requires 18-21 grams of beans. The particle size of coffee powder can be adjusted according to the type of coffee beans, but very meticulous particles are generally required. The quality of coffee powder particles has a great influence on whether the taste of espresso is balanced or not.

Step 4

Scratch the surface of the cup with your fingers so that the coffee powder is evenly distributed. The direction is from top to bottom, then from left to right.

Step 5

Put the filter cup on a clean, flat surface, and then press down with a coffee powder filler to make the coffee powder tight. The force does not need to be too great, about 10 kilograms of pressure will do. Hold the handle of the filler by hand when pressing, do not press directly with the palm to avoid injury.

Step 6

After pressing, gently rotate the filler to make the surface of the coffee powder smoother.

Step 7

Connect the filter cup to the outlet and press the hot water switch. Below, the coffee filtrate can be filled with a preheated ceramic coffee cup.

Step 8

The coffee filtrate drips slowly at first, and then flows smoothly and evenly. The extraction process is about 30 seconds, after which the filtrate will gradually turn golden, and then the extraction can be stopped.

Some people like to drink espresso extracted directly to feel the taste of different levels, while others like to stir it first and then drink it, depending on their personal preference. If you think it doesn't taste good, you can try again, or again, again.