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How To Make Espresso Coffee

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How To Make Espresso Coffee
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Espresso. The Italian godfather of them all, Espresso coffee, percolated in the comfort of your own home. Morning, afternoon, or evening- it's your choice. Enlarge Espresso. The Italian godfather of them all, Espresso coffee, percolated in the comfort of your own home. Morning, afternoon, or evening- it's your choice.
Serves:
1
Preparation Time:
2 minutes
Cooking Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
7 minutes

Step 1: You will need

  • 180 ml water
  • sugar
  • 25 g coffee
  • 1 espresso percolator
  • 1 teaspoon

Step 2: Prepare percolator

Unscrew the base of the percolator and remove the lower filter. The base has water marks inside that guide you as to how much should be poured in.

There are several different sizes of percolator on the market - the one we're using here is a small 3-cup measure.

Once the water's poured in, put the filter back in place and spoon in the coffee. About 3-4 heaped tea spoonfuls will do it, until it's full to the brim.

Now screw the top half back on, making sure it's tightly secured.

Step 3: Switch on stove

A small ring will do, especially if you're using gas - don't let the flames go beyond the base of the percolator. Now leave it for 3-4 minutes until it gets to the boiling stage, at which point percolation begins.

By now your espresso is well on its way. Water has boiled its way up the spout of the lower filter and forced itself through the coffee crammed on top. The water and coffee mix then passes through a second filter and up another spout to reach the top part of the kettle.

You'll know it's done when the distinctive percolating sound stops. Now you know all the water from the bottom has gone to the top, and you can turn off the stove.

Step 4: Serve

Pour the percolated espresso into a small cup and add sugar if you so desire.
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Tips & Comments
  1. canto

    To be honest I see many mistakes in this video, not just the extraction time, that here in Italy is considered around 22/27 seconds, but also the beans. They are roasted too light and it can be undserstood not just from the colour, but also from the fact that the beans are not shine and with a little grease on the surface. Again we do not speak about the fact that the main secret of the espresso in the quality of the blend: arabica doesn't mean nothing, we can find Arabica that cost 2 or 200 euros per chilo! http://www.mokaflor-italian-coffee.com/italian-coffee-wholesale/italian-coffee-brand.html

  2. coffeeking

    The coffee does not look good - It should take 30/35 seconds to express, any quiker results in a weak coffee without a crema. It was probably ground too rough. You get a better result with a coffee pod. Try www.bluepod.com.au

  3. vjemilio

    Misleading! "Espresso" when translated means "Express", as in "instantly" not 3-4 minutes. True espresso is made by passing steaming hot water UNDER PRESSURE through coffee ground for espresso use. What you get is a 'syrupy' coffee with 'crema'. Notice the use of the word 'percolate' in the video, that's percolated coffee, not espresso.

  4. Anonymous

    ok now im italian, precisely im from naples (where espresso is specificly from) and this website has relatively good italian recipes but this is horrible!!! there is no cream on top please!!!! ok i'll make a video for you on how to make espresso coffee. see you soon

  5. Anonymous

    crazy people!! the very italian espresso must be with cream and in HALF espresso cup!! HALF ESPRESSO CUP NO MORE OF HALF ESPRESSO CUP!!!!!!

  6. Anonymous

    that is the worst espresso i have ever seen!!! wheres the crema???

  7. Anonymous

    Fantastic, always thought there was more mysticism than skill at Starbucks

  8. Anonymous

    ooo that cafe's stuff is DIRTY!!!

  9. Anonymous

    I had to go all the way to the UK to find out how to use my little espresso maker (that I've had for 4 years) in Canada. I saw your video and just enjoyed the best cup of coffee since Paris last summer!

  10. Anonymous

    I've always wondered how to use those percolators, thank you.