Espresso coffee is a precise art form of coffee making. There are a number of factors that need to be considered in order to prepare a quality espresso.

 

The fresh roasting of the coffee beans brings out the true gourmet flavour that you expect from a real espresso.

The coffee must then be ground correctly so that the coffee releases its optimum flavour in a brewing time of 20-25 seconds.

For an espresso, the coffee beans should be very finely ground to achieve the right consistency for brewing.

Filtered water should be used to make coffee, as minerals and limescale in the water affect the flavour of the coffee.

A good espresso machine ensures that the filtered water is heated to the right temperature before it runs through the coffee at optimum pressure and perfect timing.

 

The important criteria for the perfect gourmet espresso are therefore:

-freshly roasted beans

- Finely ground powder

- Filtered water

- Optimum water temperature

- correct pressure

- Brewing time of 20-25 seconds