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So you want to make a good cup of espresso? There are a few tips that you should know to help you along the way. Below I have compiled a list of tips that will make you produce a better tasting cup of espresso.
1. It's important for the espresso cup to be warmed up or pre-heated. Put hot water into the cup, to warm up the coffee cup, before you pour espresso into it.
2. Another tip is to have water pressure around 9 to 10 atm. Why is water pressure important? Water pressure creates the creme that is visible on the top of the espresso.
3. Your espresso machine needs to heat up the water to 90’C, which is the equivalent to 194’F.This is the optimal temperature for making espresso coffee.
4. In order to have the best tasting espresso you need to start out with the right espresso coffee blend. The blend must be fresh. Use an espresso blend that has been freshly roasted, this will also ensure your coffee tastes good.
5. Make sure the water you use in the espresso machine has been filtered. You need to use filtered water.
6. You need a conical burr grinder, to grind the coffee beans. A conical burr grinder is the best type of grinder to use, as it does not burn the coffee beans during the grinding process.
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