Espresso Extraction

Three things that affect extraction time

1. Dose - How much coffee you put in the portafilter
2. Tamp - How hard you pack the coffee in the portafilter
3. Grind - How fine or coarse the coffee is ground

Coffee Making Tips

Here is a collection of tips to making a Good Coffee...

Tips for Using the Espresso Machine

1. Measure the Coffee
2. Pack the Coffee
3. Tap the bottom of the Portafilter against the counter
4. Pack the Coffee again, using a bit more force
5. After packing the Coffee, release the tamper by twisting in a circular motion over the Coffee

 Tips in Brewing Espresso

1. Use a standard commercial espresso machine
2. Seven grams of coffee in a portafilter
3. Brew an ounce of espresso, 15-25 seconds, with nine atmosphere of pressure
4. Use freshly ground coffee
5. Measure the coffee carefully
6. Pack the portafilters correctly

Determining the Grind in Brewing

A. Correct Grind - will flow through the coffee at the right speed

B. Too Coarse a Grind - will result in an under extraction as the water will traverse through the coffee too quickly
                                     - produces a weak result

C. Too Fine a Grind - will result in an over extracted espresso, because the water will stay in contact with the coffee for too long
                               - the finely grind coffee will easily lose its                                                     aromatic complexity

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