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#NESCAFFE EXPRESSO HOW TO#
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#NESCAFFE EXPRESSO PORTABLE#

Portable and lightweight, the AeroPress is a relatively new device invented in 2005 that brews coffee by pressing down a plunger to create air pressure, forcing the liquid through a filter and into a cup.

#NESCAFFE EXPRESSO HOW TO#

These are our favorite methods to make espresso at home without a machine: How to make espresso with an AeroPress Milk frother: You'll need this only if your go-to is a latte or another specialty drink.Īlthough technically not true espresso, you can get bold espresso-style coffee using other brewing methods, including single-serve coffee makers like the AeroPress.Kitchen scale: If you're serious about mastering the perfect shot, you'll want a scale to weigh your grounds.Make sure to use quality, dark roast coffee beans.

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Coffee grinder: We like the Breville Smart Grinder Pro for espresso because the finest setting produces fine, even results that don’t clump together.

If you’re not working with capsules or a machine with a built-in grinder, here's what you’ll need: Be sure to clean and dry the portafilter - and to purge and wipe down the milk frothing wand, if needed - when you’re done. Otherwise, your espresso is ready to enjoy as-is. If you want to make a latte or other drink with milk, you’ll then need to steam your milk (we’ve included step-by-step milk steaming instructions in our latte how-to). Prepare milk if using and enjoy your espresso. (Some machines will regulate the length of the shot for you.) The final product shouldn’t be too light or too dark, shouldn’t taste too acidic or too bitter and should have a fine layer of caramel-colored crema on top. The espresso should be ready after 25 to 30 seconds, but it will take practice with your specific machine and lots of taste tests to find your preference. Then, lock the portafilter into the machine, position your demitasse glass - a 2- to 3-ounce glass meant to hold espresso - or other vessel underneath, and start your shot. Purge the machine by running it briefly without a portafilter in place to clear the ground head. Gently distribute the grounds evenly with a finger, then use a tamper to tamp down the grounds to create a compact disk of espresso in the portafilter. Transfer the filled portafilter to a counter or flat surface. (For a single shot, you'll need 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons (or 9-10g) whole bean coffee to yield enough ground coffee). If you're weighing your grounds, place your portafilter on the scale and tare add coffee to the desired weight. Your grounds should be powdery and fine, so use the finest setting on your grinder. Using espresso or dark roast coffee beans and a quality coffee grinder, grind enough beans to make one or two shots of espresso. Below, we'll cover how to make espresso using a variety of methods:

#NESCAFFE EXPRESSO MANUAL#

While coffee experts generally prefer manual machines for greater control, we found in testing that automatic, super-automatic and capsule machines like the Nespresso VertuoPlus and Breville Barista Express are the easiest to use for beginners and give consistent results. Here’s how to get started on your at-home espresso journey.Īn espresso machine can make a cup that rivals what you’d get in a coffee shop. These machines include manual models (where you tamp and brew everything yourself) and automatic and capsule options (where you press a button and the machine does the rest).

Curious about the best way to make espresso or how to make it without an espresso machine? The pros in the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab and Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen have learned a thing or two about brewing espresso and making the perfect coffee drinks through decades of testing recipes, equipment and brewing methods. Learn how to make espresso and you can enjoy iced lattes, cappuccinos and more espresso-based drinks - espresso martinis definitely included. It’s possible (easy, even!) to master this Italian coffee-brewing method in which a small amount of water and finely-ground beans are used to make a small but mighty-strong cup of coffee. Imagine sipping on a mini cup of steaming, crema-topped espresso - right at home.