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Use a tamper to apply firm, even pressure (about 30 lbs) to create a level coffee puck.","group":"Brewing","title":"Place the ground coffee","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Insert the portafilter into the espresso machine group head. Start the brewing process immediately. The water should be roughly 93°C (200°F).","group":"Brewing","title":"Insert the portafilter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Allow the machine to extract the coffee for 25-30 seconds until about 60ml (2 oz) of espresso is produced. Serve immediately in a pre-warmed demitasse cup.","group":"Serving","title":"Allow the machine","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best result, use fresh coffee beans ground immediately before brewing. 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If needed, use in baking or for iced coffee drinks later.","reheatingNotes":"Do not reheat; use cold."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fespresso_cf4ae66864%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=94848fd4-95fd-4e7d-b254-437fc0f05271","imageAlt":"Espresso — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["coffee","caffeine","italian","quick","energy","classic"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Espresso","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:24:29.699Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:24:29.699Z","related":[{"id":"caffe_latte_0ad50dd834","slug":"caffe-latte","title":"Caffè Latte","description":"A smooth, creamy Italian classic featuring a rich shot of espresso combined with perfectly steamed milk and a delicate layer of foam.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcaffe_latte_0ad50dd834%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e4998eea-acd2-4107-b450-76b4c8cc3203","imageAlt":"Caffè Latte — recipe cover","tags":["coffee","latte","steamed milk","italian drink","caffeine","morning routine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":3},{"id":"caffe_macchiato_c819ed7d24","slug":"caffe-macchiato","title":"Caffè Macchiato","description":"A classic Italian coffee ritual consisting of a bold shot of espresso 'marked' with a delicate dollop of velvety frothed milk.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_carb","egg_free","soy_free","nut_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcaffe_macchiato_c819ed7d24%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=24b28f6f-fe60-4fc7-bdd9-47b49fff4adf","imageAlt":"Caffè Macchiato — recipe cover","tags":["coffee","espresso","italian","morning","caffeine","beverage"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":3},{"id":"cappuccino_b8879d842f","slug":"cappuccino","title":"Cappuccino","description":"A perfectly balanced Italian classic consisting of rich espresso, velvety steamed milk, and a thick layer of airy milk foam.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":7,"activeMinutes":7},"cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcappuccino_b8879d842f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=69090e19-d8f9-4cb2-9b25-74b068d646c1","imageAlt":"Cappuccino — recipe cover","tags":["coffee","espresso","italian","morning","caffeine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":3}]}