Home Espresso Brewing Guide

Tools Needed:

  •  Home espresso machine
  • 1 -tb of freshly roasted Passport espresso, ground fine or for espresso.
  • Soft water or boiled distilled water
  • Milk of choice

Step 1: Fill the portafilter with a portion of finely ground coffee. Tamp the grounds down with enough pressure to press the grounds into a firm and level puck. After tamping coffee should be at the line in portafilter.

Step 2: Reattach the portafilter on the grouphead and begin brewing.

Step 3: An espresso shot should brew or "pull" for 21-27 seconds and have a golden colored crema.

Step 4: You should end up with 1 1/2 oz. shot of liquid espresso.

Step 5: Steam your milk using the machine's steam wand, till the temperature reached 150 Fahren

Step 6: Combine your espresso and milk in whatever combination desired to create a cappuccino, latte, etc.

Notes:

  • If the extraction time is more than 21-27 seconds, the grind should be more coarse. If the extraction time is quicker, the grind should be more fine.
  • A shot that is too light indicates the coffee is ground too course. Espresso that is too dark indicates the grind is too fine.
  • We recommend cleaning your machine regularly with EVO Espresso Cleaner (available for purchase on our website).