Trendlist: 17 tips for making espresso at home (for beginners)

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Hey coffee lover,

Making the jump from manual brews to espresso?

It can all be a little intimidating.

Mainly because everyone has their own way of doing things.

And you might be making a significant investment in terms of the equipment.

So it's natural to get caught up in analysis paralysis.

But one thing doesn't change…

As long as your coffee tastes good to you, it doesn't matter what others think.

There are some basics that you need to follow, though.

Like using freshly roasted and ground beans.

Or brewing with the right kind of water and temperature.

But there are also espresso-specific things like grinding, tamping, and accessories that'll make the process easier.

Even if you've decided/bought the espresso equipment you're going to use, you can still find a few nuggets of wisdom in our…

Deb

Medium roast lover (& community manager)