Steps

1

  • Pre-heat espresso machine for 5-10 min before brewing.
  • Fill the portafilter with 22g* of finely ground coffee.
  • Gently tap the bottom of the portafilter to settle the grinds and get rid of any air pockets.

*Depends on your desired concentration.

 

 

2

  • Gently even out the top of the grinds so there is not a mound shape.

3

  • Hold the portafilter on the benchtop and make sure that it is parallel to the bench, while holding the tamp in the other hand with the thumb facing down.
  • Place the tamp-holding arm at a 90-degree angle to the bench and press down slowly and evenly.

4

  • Push double shot button to release some hot water through the group head and lock in the portafilter.

5

  • Place cup(s) under portafilter then push double shot button to extract coffee. 
  • There you have double espresso!

6

  • For milk-based coffee, steam the milk until the temperature reaches around 58°C. Ideally the texture of milk should be velvety with micro-foam and no large bubbles whilst no clear distinction between milk and foam.

7

  • Then, pour the milk into your coffee cup. 

8

Enjoy!