Stop Guessing How Much Espresso to Pack in a Shot. Here’s What an Expert Says

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Brewing good coffee relies heavily on measurements. Getting the right balance of beans and water is key, no matter what style of brewer you use. If you ask professionals about brewing drip coffee, most call out the golden ratio as an industry standard. But what about espresso?

Espresso may be one of the fussier ways to brew coffee, but advocates of the classic Italian method know that it’s worth the effort. If you’re going through the steps to make shots at home for cappuccinos, lattes or cortados, you might as well do it right. Pack too much in your portafilter or too little (as I was), and the shots that trickle out won’t taste anything like the stuff you get at the hands of a trained barista.

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