Typically, modern espresso is brewed around a 1:2 ratio, meaning that if you start with 20g of ground coffee in your basket you should aim for something like 40g of brewed espresso in your cup. What is the best espresso ratio? A traditional espresso is typically 1:2-1:2.5 and a lungo, or long shot, is usually … Read more
For example, if you put 20g of ground coffee inside the portafilter and pull a 40g shot , you’ll have a brew ratio of 20:40 or 1:2. How do you make a 1/2 espresso ratio? For example, if you put 20g of ground coffee inside the portafilter and pull a 40g shot , you’ll have … Read more
How do you make one cup espresso? Grind the coffee: Grind the coffee until it’s very fine ground Pack and tamp the coffee grounds: Add the coffee grounds to the espresso basket (portafilter) until it’s slightly heaping over the top Pull the shot: Place the portafilter in the espresso machine and press the button to … Read more