Castillo advises timing your shots to get the best brew ratio (the ratio of ground coffee to hot water) “Typically with espresso we use a 1:2 brew ratio, because espresso inherently is a very concentrated drink,” he said. To achieve that ratio, he recommends a shot time between 24 and 30 seconds. What do I … Read more
He said that for every cup of water and two teaspoons of ground coffee, you should add half a teaspoon of salt to neutralise the bitterness of the coffee “Not only does salt cut the bitterness, it also smooths out the ‘stale’ taste of tank-stored water. Can you add salt to coffee to make it … 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 an espresso … Read more