How Long Should You Pre Infuse Espresso?

Typically, between 2 and 8 seconds is the ideal pre-infusion time before you start the higher extraction pressure. Should espresso shot time include pre-infusion? I’d include it If you start when you push the button it becomes more accurate and easier to track the time. Trying to start after pre-infusion requires timing, waiting and concentrating … Read more

How Long Should I Pre Infuse?

Most baristas will apply pre-infusion for somewhere between 2 and 8 seconds before lifting the lever all the way, engaging the pump. How many seconds for pre-infusion? Controlling Pre-Infusion Pre-infusion directly affects the extraction and taste of an espresso, and can be added for long periods of time. We recommend trying 2-8 seconds. How long … Read more