The Bunchum Field Journal
Method Espresso
Americano
Espresso + waterBuilt-in
The brief
Ratio
1 : 2.0. classically 18 g to 36 g
Effort
Total brew time about 32 s
SkillDemanding
The cup
Espresso plus hot water, 1:2 to 1:3 — there is no single canonical ratio. No milk, no microfoam; pour the espresso over the water to better preserve the crema.
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Prepare
- Temperature
- 93 °C
- Pressure
- 9 bar
- Style
- Pump
- Grind
- Fine — adjust grind so the shot runs ~25-30 s after pre-infusion.
Drink build
Proportions approximate. Espresso measured by weight.
- Water temperature
- 90 °C
- Cup size
- 110–150 ml
Espresso plus hot water, 1:2 to 1:3 — there is no single canonical ratio. No milk, no microfoam; pour the espresso over the water to better preserve the crema.
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