Pouring hot water over coffee grounds in a Kalita Wave brewer

How to Brew:
Espresso

"What I love about espresso is the intensity of flavor and unmistakable texture that only espresso can exhibit. Fruit notes are more obvious, the luscious mouthfeel is a delight, and the fact that it can be consumed slowly or quickly makes it accessible to all schedules." - Jamie Patel, Account Manager & Educator

Brew time: 30 seconds

Ratio: 1:15-2.5

Gather your supplies

We use a 1:1.5-2.5 coffee-to-water ratio; our recipe makes 36 grams of espresso

18 grams of fresh-roasted whole-bean coffee
Espresso grinder
Espresso machine
Tamper
Cleaning towel
Gram scale

"What I love about espresso is the intensity of flavor and unmistakable texture that only espresso can exhibit. Fruit notes are more obvious, the luscious mouthfeel is a delight, and the fact that it can be consumed slowly or quickly makes it accessible to all schedules." - Jamie Patel, Account Manager & Educator

- by Jamie Patel

Let's Brew!

Grind 18g of coffee using an espresso grinder.
We're using a dosing funnel to keep the coffee in our portafilter, but it's optional!
Distribute your espresso to ensure a level, even brew bed.
Tamp your espresso. Make sure that your tamper is level and that you apply force evenly. Press down until you feel resistance from the counter.
Clear a small amount of water through your grouphead, ensuring its cleanliness. Wipe your driptray clean.
Insert the portafilter and position your cup on the driptray. Hit the brew button to begin your extraction.
The goal is for our espresso to weigh 36 grams and for our extraction to be between 25-35 seconds.
Taste your espresso. If it tastes overwhelmingly sour, consider making your grind finer and/or extending your brew ratio, up to 1:2.5 parts coffee to water. If it is overwhelmingly harsh and bitter, consider making your grind coarser and/or reducing your brew ratio, making the shot as concentrated as 1:1.5 parts coffee to water.

Enjoy your espresso on its own, or use it as the base for your favorite milk drink!
Did your shot run too fast or too slow? If it was less than 25 seconds,consider making your grind finer. If it was more than 35 seconds, consider making your grind coarser.