- 1). Fill the espresso machine's water reservoir with cold water. Espresso machines hold between 1 and 4 oz. of water, which is between one and four shots of espresso.
- 2). Measure out the coffee grounds into the filter basket. Use 1 tbsp. of ground coffee for every ounce of water in the machine. Tamp the coffee down in the filter lightly with the tamper included with your espresso machine. Replace the filter in the machine.
- 3). Set the carafe or espresso mug under the spout on the machine. Once the espresso begins brewing, the process takes no more than 30 seconds so you must have the carafe in place to avoid spills.
- 4). Turn the machine on. If using a pump machine and not a fully automated machine, make sure the pump handle is in the down position. Automated machines handle the rest of the espresso process on their own.
- 5). Move the pump handle to the up position when the thermometer on the machine reads between 190 and 200 degrees F. Count to 10 slowly, then move the handle down, pressing out the espresso.
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