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ESPRESSO
DIAL IT IN
Espresso makes a bold, concentrated cup with plenty of room to experiment. Light roasts bring out complex, nuanced flavors, while medium roasts offer balanced sweetness with notes of caramel, chocolate, and fruit—great for lattes and other milk drinks. Dark roasts deliver deeper flavors like cocoa and toasted nuts.
Looking for the best coffee beans for espresso? Start with a medium roast, dial in your grind, and go from there. Feeling adventurous? Explore our espresso beans to find your next favorite shot.
Espresso makes a bold, concentrated cup with plenty of room to experiment. Light roasts bring out complex, nuanced flavors, while medium roasts offer balanced sweetness with notes of caramel, chocolate, and fruit—great for lattes and other milk drinks. Dark roasts deliver deeper flavors like cocoa and toasted nuts.
Looking for the best coffee beans for espresso? Start with a medium roast, dial in your grind, and go from there. Feeling adventurous? Explore our espresso beans to find your next favorite shot.
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CHEMEX FILTERS
6 CUP CLASSIC CHEMEX WITH WOOD COLLAR
BODUM MELIOR ELECTRIC GOOSENECK KETTLE
THIRD WAVE WATER CLASSIC MINERAL SUPPLEMENT
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$21.00
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$25.00
GREEN BIKE
$21.00
DECAF CREAM CITY
$21.00
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Good beans deserve good gear. Find the brew tools that fit your routine, fuel your curiosity, and help you get the most out of every cup.
Good beans deserve good gear. Find the brew tools that fit your routine, fuel your curiosity, and help you get the most out of every cup.
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CHEMEX FILTERS
6 CUP CLASSIC CHEMEX WITH WOOD COLLAR
BODUM MELIOR ELECTRIC GOOSENECK KETTLE
THIRD WAVE WATER CLASSIC MINERAL SUPPLEMENT
AWS-2KG SCALE
$38.00
BARATZA SETTE 30 GRINDER
$300.00
NOTNEUTRAL ESPRESSO DEMI AND SAUCER
$20.00
PIXAPRESSO ELECTRONIC PORTABLE ESPRESSO MACHINE
$160.00
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AWS-2KG SCALE
BARATZA SETTE 30 GRINDER
NOTNEUTRAL ESPRESSO DEMI AND SAUCER
PIXAPRESSO ELECTRONIC PORTABLE ESPRESSO MACHINE
BONESHAKER COLOMBIA
$21.00
GREEN DRAGON COSTA RICA
$21.00
RING OF FIRE GUATEMALA
$21.00
HIBISCUS LEMONADE COSTA RICA
$25.00
ESPRESSO
BREWING GUIDE
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Coffee: 17 g freshly ground
(very fine, like sugar)
Espresso machine
Digital scale
Timer
Tamp
Towel
Small cup or glass
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Coffee: 17 g freshly ground (very fine, like sugar)
Espresso machine
Digital scale
Timer
Tamp
Towel
Small cup or glass
STEP 1: EQUIPMENT PREP
Ensure your espresso machine is on, filled with filtered water, and has plenty of time to preheat. Machines vary greatly on heatup time based on their type. Check the manual for proper guidance.
STEP 2: PUCK PREP
Remove the portafilter and use a towel to ensure it is dry. Using a scale, dose 17 g of freshly ground coffee into the portafilter. Tap the side to settle the bed of grounds. Tamp to compress the bed of coffee.
STEP 3: BREW (0:25-0:30)
Place a small cup on a scale and place both directly under the portafilter. Start the timer and begin the brew cycle. Aim for 34 g total on your scale, stopping the machine slightly early to allow the remaining liquid to flow through and finish at the goal weight. Stop your timer whenever you stop the shot; the sweet spot is usually 25-30 seconds.
STEP 4: STIR & SERVE
Espresso pulls in layers of varying density, so mix with a spoon before drinking. Depending on how quickly or slowly the shot pulled and how it tastes, take a note to make any necessary adjustments for your next pull. While these guidelines are a great starting point, there is a lot of room to play with those variables. Enjoy the journey.
STEP 1: EQUIPMENT PREP
Ensure your espresso machine is on, filled with filtered water, and has plenty of time to preheat. Machines vary greatly on heatup time based on their type. Check the manual for proper guidance.
STEP 2: PUCK PREP
Remove the portafilter and use a towel to ensure it is dry. Using a scale, dose 17 g of freshly ground coffee into the portafilter. Tap the side to settle the bed of grounds. Tamp to compress the bed of coffee.
STEP 3: BREW (0:25-0:30)
Place a small cup on a scale and place both directly under the portafilter. Start the timer and begin the brew cycle. Aim for 34 g total on your scale, stopping the machine slightly early to allow the remaining liquid to flow through and finish at the goal weight. Stop your timer whenever you stop the shot; the sweet spot is usually 25-30 seconds.
STEP 4: STIR & SERVE
Espresso pulls in layers of varying density, so mix with a spoon before drinking. Depending on how quickly or slowly the shot pulled and how it tastes, take a note to make any necessary adjustments for your next pull. While these guidelines are a great starting point, there is a lot of room to play with those variables. Enjoy the journey.
