Espresso

  1. Unlatch the portafilter
  2. Knock out old grounds
  3. Wipe the portafilter basket clean and dry
  4. Turn the grinder on
  5. Begin dosing. Rotate the portafilter while dosing to distribute the grounds evenly throughout the basket as it fills
  6. Turn off the grinder when you estimate the proper amount has been ground
  7. Finish dosing, tap portafilter twice to settle espresso
  8. Groom the dose
  9. Be sure the tamper is dry and free of grounds
  10. Tamp lightly
  11. Wipe any loose grounds from the rim of the portafilter basket
  12. Latch on the portafilter and turn the machine on
  13. Stop the flow based on your desired shot volume or color
  14. Serve the shot immediately
  15. If the flow rate was faster or slower than desired, consider whether to adjust the grind

**Brewing times should be around 25 seconds, in a high-quality pump-driven machine. If you get 1.5 ounces of espresso in about 25 seconds, your grind and tamp are about right.