Espresso Coffee Preparation Guide

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Espresso coffee definition

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concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee using an espresso coffee machine

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Standard espresso shot volume

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30 mL

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Ideal espresso extraction time

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25-30 seconds

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Espresso machine group head

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the part on the espresso machine that holds the group handle

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Tamping

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the compacting of ground coffee evenly in the grouphead

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Crema

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caramel coloured layer on top of espresso shot

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Single vs double shot

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7–9 g coffee, Double: 14–18 g coffee

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Purging the group head

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Running clean water through group head to clean and heat

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Dosing

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correct amount of ground coffee for shot

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Signs of under-extraction

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taste, pale crema, quick flow