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How to Make an Espresso Shot

Brewing Espresso Using the KitchenAid Espresso Machine

Basket Selection Chart

Basket type Shot Dose (gram) Use for
Single wall  single wall_semiautomatic espresso.JPG        1 shot  1 shot_semiautomatic espresso.JPG 10 - 12 Freshly ground whole bean coffee
Single wall  single wall_semiautomatic espresso.JPG        2 shot  2 shot_semiautomatic espresso.JPG 18 - 20 Freshly ground whole bean coffee
Double-wall  double wall_semiautomatic espresso.JPG        1 shot  1 shot_semiautomatic espresso.JPG 10 - 12 Pre-ground coffee
Double-wall  double wall_semiautomatic espresso.JPG        2 shot  2 shot_semiautomatic espresso.JPG 18 - 20 Pre-ground coffee

Brewing Espresso

  1. Select desired Filter basket (see Basket Selection Chart). Press the Filter basket into the Portafilter until it clicks into place.

Select desired Filter basket_semiautomatic espresso.JPG

  1. Fill the Filter basket with fine Espresso coffee grounds (see Basket Selection Chart for dosing recommendations).

Fill the Filter basket with fine coffee grounds_semiautomatic espresso.JPG

  1. Tap the Portafilter to level the ground coffee bed and rest on a flat surface. Use the Tamper to tamp down the ground coffee. Sweep excess coffee grinds from the rim.

Tap the Portafilter to level the coffee bed_semiautomatic espresso.JPG

  1. Position the Portafilter under the Group Head with the handle align to unlock. Raise the Portafilter into the Group Head and twist to the right side to lock.

Position the Portafilter under the Group head_semiautomatic espresso.JPG

  1. Toggle the Mode Button to select Espresso. Toggle the Dose Button to select the desired number of shots 1 (~ 1 ounce) or 2 (~ 2 ounces).

Toggle the Mode Button to select Espresso_semiautomatic espresso.JPG

  1. Press the playstop button_semiautomatic espresso.JPG button to run the selected Espresso cycle.

Press start button to run selected Espresso_semiautomatic espresso.JPG

NOTE: Do not remove the Portafilter when brewing.

TIP: The shot duration should be between 20-30 seconds for 1 and 2 shot selections.

  • If less than 20 seconds: decrease grind size and/or increase tamp pressure.
  • If more than 30 seconds: increase grind size and/or reduce tamp pressure.

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