Can You Use Any Whole Bean Coffee for Espresso? No, you can’t use any coffee beans for espresso It would be best if you had a medium-dark roast bean to get the right full-bodied flavor. Light roasts and medium roast beans won’t work the same. Can you make espresso with whole beans? If it’s a … Read more
How do you make espresso at home without a machine? Heat the water: Heat ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons water to hot but not boiling (200 to 205°F). Add coffee and wait 4 minutes: Add the medium fine ground espresso coffee to the french press. Top with the hot water and stir. Set a timer … Read more
If coffee has already been ground, many of the aromas that make espresso so flavorful have already been lost. This is why we recommend grinding coffee within a few minutes of brewing it and espresso within 1 minute of pulling a shot. Can you use filter grind in espresso? Did you also know that each … Read more