Espresso Excellence: Crafting the Perfect Shot | Haiku Brew

Espresso is the foundation of many coffee drinks and requires precision and practice. Our Wilton Benitez Double Thermal Shock Pink Bourbon ($33.00) shines particularly well as espresso.

Essential Equipment

Professional setup:

• Espresso machine

• Quality grinder

• Scale

• Timer

• Tamper

• Distribution tool

Basic Parameters

Standard recipe:

• Dose: 18g

• Yield: 36g

• Time: 25-30 seconds

• Temperature: 200°F

• Pressure: 9 bars

Step-by-Step Process

1. Preparation

   • Warm machine

   • Clean portafilter

   • Purge group head

   • Measure dose

2. Grinding

   • Grind fresh

   • WDT technique

   • Level grounds

   • Tamp evenly

3. Extraction

   • Lock portafilter

   • Start immediately

   • Watch flow

   • Time shot

4. Assessment

   • Check yield

   • Taste result

   • Adjust variables

   • Document results