How do I dial in an espresso?

Espresso is art – or is it? At any rate, that's a popular advertising slogan. But espresso preparation is first and foremost: precise work according to a recipe.

Our Head Barista will help you prepare espresso at home. She uses our popular Novum Espresso Blend, which you can also try in our cafes. Despite the emotions and passion for coffee, one thing becomes clear above all. When preparing espresso with a portafilter machine, precision is the key. Because preparing coffee is like cooking: A recipe gives you everything you need. Ultimately, it's your personal taste that decides how to change the final details.

At a glance

To set an espresso you need a coffee grinder and an espresso machine:

Standard espresso machine temperature setting: 93.5 ° C
Correct ratio of coffee to water
Fill your strainer with 18g of coffee when making a double shot.
Let the water flow until 38g is added to the cup.
The extraction time should be about 25 seconds

Dialling in an espresso with the portafilter

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Dominic Ottlinger

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