We’ll cover that trial and error a bit more later on. Getting the right grind (A.K.A 'dialling in') essentially boils down to trial and error, and the grinder settings required will change for different beans and even separate batches of the same beans. If you have a coffee grinder, aim initially for a grind coarser than dust (like Turkish coffee), but finer than for filter or French press. Many espresso machines come with a built-in grinder, but it’s also common to own a standalone one, too. It’s important that your coffee is ground evenly throughout to ensure consistent extraction and results. A finer grind will provide more resistance, resulting in greater extraction of the coffee’s compounds as it spends a longer time exposed to heat, water and pressure. The level your coffee is ground to dictates its resistance to your machine’s pump, varying the time the coffee is exposed to and cooked by the pressure and hot water - this affects the taste, texture and strength of brewed espresso. Just make sure you buy a bean that has been roasted for espresso, rather than for filter or French press.Ģ.
Generally, darker roasts yield a more bitter end result with rich, chocolatey notes, while medium and light roasts will produce a sweeter and more acidic profile with fruity and floral flavours. Check out any tasting notes on the back of the pack to find out what flavors the coffee will yield when prepared. You’ll need to choose what flavor profile you want from your beans, which is based on the type, origin and roast. Pre-ground from the grocery store will often be too coarse for espresso, which we’ll cover a bit later, and unless the pack features a roast date, there's no way of knowing how fresh the coffee is. Just ensure you choose either whole beans or pre-ground beans that have been ground for espresso. But, while it's true that higher quality beans often produce a better product, it's perfectly fine to use less premium beans which will still make a great coffee. If you're new to this, you'll likely run into people telling you that expensive specialty beans are a must.
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