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How to make espresso: top tips for homemade espresso
Whether you’re craving a strong shot of caffeine in the morning or fancy a refreshing iced macchiato, espresso is a key pillar in the coffee world. And knowing how to make espresso at home will give you access to a variety of coffee drinks every day. But how can you achieve the perfect espresso at home? And what if you want to know how to make espresso without an espresso machine?
This article will walk you through the steps for how to make espresso coffee with an espresso machine and how to make espresso with coffee maker alternatives. From the right pressure to the water temperature to the exact coffee grind measurement, discover our top tips.
How to make espresso without an espresso machine
Maybe you want a strong espresso shot in the morning but you don’t have an espresso machine. You can learn how to make espresso with coffee maker alternatives, such as a cafetiere, instead.
First, grind your whole beans and brew the espresso as you normally would when making cafetiere coffee. Filter it through a sieve or a filter into a canister. Repeat this again to start brewing another coffee. But instead of using water as you normally would, use the coffee you just made.
While you won’t be able to expect any crema with the cafetiere method, you will still have a strong espresso coffee.
You now know how to make espresso without machine assistance, but the truth is that making a shot with a machine tastes even better.
How to make espresso with machine in 5 steps
Follow these steps to make homemade espresso with a semi-automatic espresso maker:
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Top tips on how to make espresso perfectly
Helpful hack: If you’re not sure how much force is needed for tamping, stand on a scale and push the tamp down on the worktop until you see your weight decrease. This will show how hard you need to press to reach the right amount of pressure while tamping.
What’s the key to how to make espresso coffee that tastes delicious? Success ultimately comes down to preparation and accuracy. Here’s how to make espresso that’s as close as possible to barista standard:
How to make espresso at home the easiest way
If you find this all too much hassle to go through for your espresso at home, then a fully automatic espresso machine might be for you. It’ll do all that work at the touch of a button!
You now know how to make espresso without machine help, and how to make espresso with machine help, and how to make life easy for yourself with the most helpful type of machine on the market!
