No, you can’t use any coffee beans for espresso It would be best if you had a medium-dark roast bean to get the right full-bodied flavor. light roasts and medium roast beans won’t work the same. There is no single “best” coffee bean for espresso. Can you use any bean for espresso? No, you can’t … Read more
Heat the water: Heat ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons water to hot but not boiling (200 to 205°F). Add coffee and wait 4 minutes: Add the medium fine ground espresso coffee to the french press. Top with the hot water and stir. Set a timer and wait 4 minutes. How do I make espresso at … Read more
You must use coffee that’s specifically roasted for making espresso and is a medium grind Standard American/Northern European drip coffee (even “espresso blends”) won’t work because they are not ground to the proper consistency and contain too many bitter oils. How do you use a stovetop espresso maker? Grind Coffee Beans Add water to the … Read more
Buy whole beans from starbucks in-store and ask them to grind them Buy whole beans yourself and grind the at home using your machine or a grinder like this one here (this is ideal as it’ll give you the freshest grounds). Buy the espresso roast pre-ground in the bag. Can you use regular beans for … Read more