good espresso shot

What Does An Espresso Press Do?

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An espresso machine brews coffee by forcing pressurized water near boiling point through a “puck” of ground coffee and a filter in order to produce a thick, concentrated coffee called espresso Why does espresso need to be pressed? The most important reason to tamp is to help the water along when it comes to extracting … Read more

Does Espresso Need To Be Pressed?

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Tamping is an important part of making a good espresso shot, so yes, you should press the coffee in the portafilter The reason for compressing the coffee powder is to allow the pump to build up the pressure needed for brewing espresso correctly. Why does espresso have to be pressed? The purpose of tamping is … Read more