ESPRESSO

Manual Espresso :

  • Start by running hot water through the portafilter for about ten seconds to heat it. 
  • Dry the portafilter.
  • Place the ground coffee in the portafilter.  
  1. For a full-bodied espresso, add a little more coffee than level with the rim of the portafilter.
  2. For a regular espresso, fill the portafilter level with coffee.
  3. For a velvety espresso, add a little less coffee than level with the rim of the portafilter.
  • Press the coffee in the portafilter with a tamper, applying good pressure, between 20 to 30 lb.
  • Tap the sides to dislodge any coffee accumulated on the edges and tamp the coffee again with lighter pressure.
  • Make sure the portafilter fits easily into the coffee machine and tightens without excessive force; otherwise, it contains too much coffee.
  • For a successful espresso:
  1. A pale brown crema
  2. The espresso flows for between 15 and 25 seconds

 Our recommendations for espresso infusions:

                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Italian Espresso: 

  • It is very important to respect the number of cups for which your Italian machine was designed, no less and no more, for a perfect coffee extraction.
  • Fill the filter basket to the brim without pressing it.
  • Fill with water up to the indicated measurement.
  • Heat the water slowly on the stove. 
  • Stop the brewing when all the water is in the upper part.

This brewing method does not create crema due to the agitation of the infused water during boiling.

If the taste is too bitter, please grind the beans a little coarser. If the taste is too weak, please grind the beans a little finer. 

 Our recommendations for espresso infusions: 

 

 

AeroPress :

  • Start by heating water to between 175-205°F (80-96°C).
  • Insert a paper filter into the AeroPress cap and rinse it with hot water to remove any paper taste. Then, attach the cap to the bottom of the AeroPress.
  • Place the AeroPress on top of a sturdy cup or vessel.
  • Add a well-heaped tablespoon of ground coffee (14g-17g) to the AeroPress chamber.
  • Pour hot water slowly over the ground coffee, ensuring all grounds are saturated. Stir the coffee and water together with the provided stirrer for about 10 seconds.
  • After stirring, insert the plunger into the AeroPress and press down slowly and steadily until all the coffee has been extracted into your cup.
  • Remove the AeroPress from the cup and discard the used coffee grounds and filter.

Our recommendations for AeroPress infusions:

 

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