Posted Sat Jul 16, 2005, 7:33pm Subject: Triple espresso - how many grams, time, ounces of espresso
I have a Macap automatic tamper on the way and want to try doing things according to the book. So:
How many grams of ground coffee should a triple shot be?
How many ounces of espresso should I get as a result?
How long should I wait to stop the stream - 27 seconds? or longer because it's a triple?
Now please, I know lots of people don't do it according to the book and are deliriously happy with what they get. More power to them. But since I have a kitchen scale to weigh the ground coffee, a very good grinder with infinite adjustment, a measuring cup, a timer, a good espresso machine, and now the ability to get the same correct tamp pressure over and over again (and yes I know you can use a bathroom scale), I want to try a disciplined approach to see what I can get.
Posted Sat Jul 16, 2005, 8:07pm Subject: Re: Triple espresso - how many grams, time, ounces of espresso
First the truth:
It depends.
It depends.
It depends.
Now what you wanted to hear:
22 grams.
1.75 ounces.
27 seconds.
Seriously, all the parameters you noted vary depending on the machine, blend, humidity, bean age, taste preference, desired flavor profile, etc. But what I suggested above is a start and you can adjust from there.
AndyL Senior Member Joined: 31 Dec 2003 Posts: 1,315 Location: australia Expertise: Pro Barista
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Posted Sat Jul 16, 2005, 8:59pm Subject: Re: Triple espresso - how many grams, time, ounces of espresso
I think its personal to how long you want your triple. Also it depends on the blend you are using too. I agree with dan. I prefer to have a triple in little shorter. But as he said it depends, it depends, it depends.
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