Brewing guide
Espresso
A compact espresso recipe built around a balanced 1:2 dose-to-yield starting point.
Espresso is the guide where grind matters most. Treat the recipe as a starting line: adjust finer or coarser until the shot tastes sweet, balanced and intentional.
All brew guidesStarting recipe
- Coffee
- 18g
- Water / yield
- 36g yield
- Grind
- Fine
- Temperature
- 93°C (199°F)
- Brew time
- 25–30 seconds
- Makes
- One double shot
The brew
Follow the pour, then taste
- 01Grind 18g coffee fine (for double shot).
- 02Distribute, tamp evenly in portafilter.
- 03Brew at 9 bars, 25-30s for 36g espresso.
- 04Serve immediately.