Technique
Brew the perfect espresso
Short, dark and handsome. Find out how to brew the perfect espresso every time. Busy, busy but got a few seconds to spare? Take a look at the quick and instant version. Want to take it slower? Check out the step by step scenes and we'll take you through it one expert move at a time. Watch, skip, repeat, go brew!
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The Essentials
Here's what you need before you get brewing.
Espresso
"The perfect espresso should have just the right balance of acidity, bitterness and sweetness."
Merijn Gijsbers
Merijn Gijsbers
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Barista Notes
Purging doesn’t just clean the grouphead (very important). It also makes sure there’s no drop in temperature when the water starts to come through. As little as a couple of degrees too low can lead to under-extraction and affect the flavour of the coffee.
Ideas
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