Espresso coffee is a small powerfull shot of pressure-brewed coffee. The main feature of this unique beverage a layer of rich dark golden cream on the top, called crema. The crema is one indicator of a quality espresso.
Golden rules of making espresso:
- Single: 7 - 8 grams finely grinded coffee (approx. 300 microns), brewing time for single is 14 – 17 seconds
- Double: 14 - 16 grams finely grinded coffee (approx. 600 microns), brewing time for single is 24 – 27 seconds
- tamped ground coffee in the handle
- force through pressure: 9 bar
- hot water temperature: 92°C +/- 2 °C
- Preheated cup: approx. 44°C
- Cup size: max 60 ml
- Outflow temperature: 86°C
- Distance between the coffeemachines spout and the bottom of the cup: 80-90mm
- Distance between the coffeemachines spout and the top of the cup: 20-30mm
- Beverage quantity: 40-50 ml/1,3-1,7 Oz
- Serving temperature: 67°C +/- 3 °C