Espresso shot pullers: How long does your method take? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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If espresso is Italian for fast, why does it take me so long to pull a perfect shot? Checkmate coffee

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I'm talking end-to-end from "Hmm, maybe it's time for an espresso" to when your beverage is ready to drink. All setup/pull/milk steaming time included.

I have a basic machine with no boiler, so heat up time is negligible. I'd say it's about 5 minutes for me to unpack my equipment, prep a puck, and pull a shot. Add maybe 2 minutes for each additional shot that's pulled consecutively. I don't tend to make milk drinks, so there's no extra time spent.

This assumes that I've already dialed in the grind.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Espresso does not mean fast but is from "cafe espresso" - pressed out coffee.

It's not the coffee express.

Btw, in the morning I get up go to the coffee machine, turn it on, take my meds, sit on the sofa while the coffee makee heats up.

I start browsing lemmy, forget the coffee maker, the timer turns it off again, while I answer to some posts.

I get up, turn it back on, sigh and wait until it is heated up (which is quicker the second time)

So my morning cup espresso takes about 30-45 minutes to make.

Oh wait, let me check for my coffee.

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