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[Watch] Learn To Pull The Perfect Espresso Shot The Barista Way

By perry Belcher

Posted on May 11, 2016

Do you want to know how to make an espresso shot? Learn from the best by watching this video from About.com to learn how to make your own espresso shot like a barista.

[Watch] Learn To Pull The Perfect Espresso Shot The Barista Way

How To Make Your Own Espresso Shot

Espresso is a method of brewing and not a type of bean. It is high pressurized water being forced to a cup of finely ground coffee beans. To pull the perfect shot of espresso you need a cup for your shot, a tamper, and a dry towel. Compared to other methods, espresso is thicker and its concentration is higher on suspended solids along with creamy consistency. Espresso is very concentrated and has higher caffeine content than most coffee drinks, but since the serving size is usually smaller, standard brewed coffee in a mug has more caffeine. Now let’s take a look and learn how to make you’re own espresso shot by watching this video.

Espresso Shot | [Watch] Learn To Pull The Perfect Espresso Shot The Barista Way

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Perfect Espresso | [Watch] Learn To Pull The Perfect Espresso Shot The Barista Way

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So there you go with a full guide in making a perfect espresso shot. One more thing to keep in mind is it’s also very important to have good coffee to pull your espresso from air tight containers and away from heat and light. You should be confident enough after watching this video, now go try to pull your own espresso shot.