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Espresso Recipe

Name: Espresso
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: coffee beans: 7g; water: 30g

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Espresso is a full-flavored, concentrated form of coffee made by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water through finely-ground coffee beans. It is the foundational base for many coffee beverages such as cappuccinos, lattes, and macchiatos.

🌎 Italian: Beverages

🔥 Calories 2kcal
🍗 Protein 0.3g
🍚 Carbs 0g
🧈 Fat 0.1g

🥗 Ingredients:

coffee beans (7g)
water (30g)

🍳 How to cook (1 serving):

Cooking Time: 2 minutesPreperation Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

1. 18-20 grams of finely ground coffee 2. Fresh, filtered water, heated to just below boiling point (around 200°F or 93°C)

Instructions

1. Preheat your espresso machine, portafilter, and cup. 2. Measure and grind 18-20 grams of coffee beans to a fine consistency. 3. Place the ground coffee into the portafilter and tamp it evenly with firm pressure. 4. Insert the portafilter into the espresso machine’s group head. 5. Start the machine to brew. Aim for a 25-30 second extraction time. 6. Serve the espresso immediately in a pre-warmed cup.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

Espresso is generally low in calories and contains minimal amounts of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. It is rich in antioxidants and provides a quick source of caffeine, which can enhance focus and energy levels.