Espresso gets its name from the Italians, meaning "to force out," as it is made by forcing high-pressure water through ground coffee. A single espresso, which is a single-serving espresso, is made by running 90°C water through 7g of ground coffee at 9 bar (atmosphere) pressure for 30 seconds, yielding 20-25 ml of coffee. However, the recipe for preparing espresso is not limited to this; with advancing technology, it is also possible to prepare espresso practically at home. To learn more about espresso, you can check out our blog post titled "6 Things You Didn't Know About Espresso."
How to Make Espresso?
Ingredients:
7 grams of ground coffee
Hot water
Making Espresso with an Espresso Machine:
- Place 7 grams of espresso-ground coffee (maximum 7.5g) into the portafilter basket.
- Rest the end of the portafilter on a table, then compact the coffee by applying 20kg of pressure with a tamping tool, pressing straight down and rotating a quarter turn.
- Attach the portafilter to the machine and run water until you reach the ideal amount of espresso, not exceeding 30 seconds.
Tips for Making Gourmet Espresso:
- Preparing a single espresso in 30 seconds guarantees a good balance in terms of aromatic profile and a lasting crema.
- 20ml is a suitable amount for dark roasted espresso, and 25ml for medium roasted espresso.
- If you reach the correct amount of espresso in less than 30 seconds, you should grind the coffee beans finer; if it takes longer than 30 seconds, you should grind the coffee coarser.
- If you don't have a grinder, you can opt for illy pre-ground coffee varieties for espresso.
How to Make Espresso in Capsule Machines?
In Francis Francis or some Hotpoint brand machines, using illy iperespresso capsules; in some Mitaca brand machines, using illy MPS medium roast capsules; and in ESE Pod compatible machines, using illy E.S.E. Pod medium roast or decaffeinated coffee, and setting the machine's water flow to yield 20-25 ml of espresso, you can achieve perfect illy espresso every time.
illy's latest iperespresso capsules ensure you always make excellent gourmet espressos. With a single press of a button, you can achieve a rich and balanced gourmet espresso in 30 seconds, topped with a uniquely soft crema of unparalleled color and texture and excellent aroma. If you have a coffee machine compatible with illy iperespresso capsules, you can choose the following varieties for making espresso.
illy's special blend is made from 100% Arabica coffee beans hand-picked from 9 different regions. To make gourmet illy espresso, you can choose Iperespresso Capsules, Medium Roast (18 Count), and for a decaffeinated espresso, you can choose Decaffeinated Iperespresso Capsules. You can also make espresso from the iperespresso capsules, which are single-origin versions of the 9 different coffee beans that make up illy's special blend. These varieties are listed from the most intense flavor profile to the lightest as India, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, and Ethiopia.
Practical Espresso Solutions at Home and in the Office
While preparing espresso using traditional methods can be an enjoyable ritual, in today's fast-paced world, you may not always have the time for it. To achieve the same perfect crema and rich aroma in every cup without sacrificing quality, capsule coffee machine models are your greatest aid.
Not only at home, but also on busy workdays, if you want to experience a gourmet coffee experience with a single button, you can bring this practicality to your workspace with office type coffee machine options. Moreover, it's quite easy to transform this perfect espresso base you've prepared into a delicious cappuccino or latte in minutes using suitable milk frothers.