Espresso: Lessons in Coffee

Toby is one of our fantastic baristas at the Change Please Academy in Peckham, and we can all vouch for his great espresso! Toby brews his delicious espresso using an espresso machine, the perfect recipe he says is 18g of finely grinded coffee with a brew time between 24 to 28 seconds.

Toby’s method:

Toby brewing espresso
  • Clean your portafilter – remove any used grinds and brush or wipe clean
  • Dose 18g of freshly ground coffee into the portafilter
  • Distribute your grinds – level
  • Tamp evenly and consistently
  • Flush the group head
  • Insert the portafilter and brew
  • Check your yield – 18g ground coffee in, 36g espresso out
  • Enjoy your delicious espresso or use as a base for your hot drinks menu!