Espresso Coffee is strong black coffee made by forcing hot water in high pressure through finely ground coffee beans. Espresso Coffee can be made in different ways using coffee machine or moka pot or even without both. Learn to make easy Espresso Coffee at home with step by step pictures and video.
I am a complete coffee person and can’t get the day going without my morning or evening coffee (yes I restrict myself to one coffee per day). I love both filter coffee and instant coffee. Even when my days are dull, it lifts up and refreshes my mood when I have a cup of coffee. This espresso coffee is so refreshing and making it at home ois so easy even without coffee machine.
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About Espresso Coffee
‘Espresso’ is an Italian word which refers to coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground roasted coffee beans. So espresso is basically black coffee which is intense made using darkly roasted coffee beans. Espresso Coffee can be made using sugar or without it depending upon one’s taste and preference.
Espresso Coffee is traditionally made using espresso machine which brews coffee by forcing boiling hot water in high pressure through finely ground coffee which produces a thick, concentrated coffee called espresso. Espresso is mixed with water to make black coffee or americano and mixed with steamed, frothy milk to make cappuccino and other varieties of coffee.
Espresso coffee is made using coffee machine but as I don’t have access to it, I started trying out ways to make without it. Authentically espresso coffee is made finely roasted and grind coffee beans but you can make it using instant coffee powder also.
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Espresso Coffee Ingredients
- Coffee Powder – Use freshly roasted and grind coffee for intense flavor of espresso. You can use any instant coffee powder of your choice. Coffee powder is the main ingredient that gives taste so choose a strong and intense one.
- Water – You can use hot or warm water.
Moka Pot
Moka pot is a special equipment used to brew coffee. It has a lower chamber where water is added, a filter basket to add coffee powder and the upper chamber which collects the brewed coffee.
A moka pot has three chambers: one for the water, one for the ground coffee, and one for the finished brew. The coffee made using moka pot is called as espresso which can be mixed with water to make black coffee.
The easy way to make espresso coffee at home is to brew thick concentrated black coffee using filter or moka pot. If using instant coffee powder boil hot water well, then pour it in serving glass add instant coffee powder, set aside to seep in well.
Usually espresso coffee is strong and intense that is the main difference between black coffee and espresso. I never thought making espresso coffee at home without the machine is such an easy task, I am sure I’ll make it more often now. Do try and enjoy!
I ordered the moka pot from amazon and the first time I used it I was way too excited and it is so satisfying to watch the moka pot brew the coffee and the excitement has still not reduced. I usually brew thick, strong decoction for making filter coffee, rarely drink espresso.
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Ways to make Espresso
- Coffee Machine – This is the authentic way to make espresso as the electronic machine is powerful to give the thick strong and intense espresso.
- Moka Pot – Moka pot also known as espresso maker is a popular way of making coffee. it is widely used in Italy.
- Using instant coffee powder – This is the easiest and quickest method to make espresso without any machine or special equipment. Just bring water to a boil, add to serving glass, add coffee powder let it rest for few seconds mix well and serve.
How to make Espresso Recipe Step by Step
Espresso without machine, equipment
1.To a sauce pan boil water, switch off.
2.Use ground slightly coarse coffee powder.
3.Add 1 heaped teaspoon to a glass.
4.Add about 60 ml to 70 ml hot water to it. Add more or less according to your preference. If you add less water your espresso will be strong, add more water to make it thin.
5.Mix it well and let it steep in for 2-3 minutes.
6.Transfer this to a strainer. Discard the remains.
7.Pour espresso in shot glass and serve hot!
Espresso using Moka Pot
9.First fill in the moka pot with water till just below the safety valve.
10.Now fix the perforated basket.
11.Fill it with coffee powder loosely and level it using a butter knife. Do not press tight, it should be loose.
12.Close with upper chamber and screw up tightly.
13.Keep the moka pot in low flame.
14.In few minutes it starts flowing out. The first comes stronger and thicker.
15.Slowly it becomes weaker and thinner. When the flowing starts to slow down switch off.
16.Mix it well so that it is even.
17.Pour in shot glass and serve hot.
Espresso with sugar froth
18.To a bowl add 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder along with 3 teaspoon sugar and 1-2 teaspoon warm water.
19.Beat well using a spoon.
20.Keep beating until it becomes thick, pale brown in color and creamy.
21.Spoon this mixture to the serving glass.
13.Add prepared espresso and serve hot!
Enjoy your espresso hot!
Expert Tips
- Espresso Coffee is strong and intense so this measure will be great. If you want to tone it down then reduce coffee powder a bit.
- Use ground coffee powder preferably.
- Instant coffee powder can be used for sugar froth. You can even use brewed coffee instead of coffee powder for making the sugar froth.
- Using sugar or skipping it is your preference. But authentically espresso coffee needs no sugar.
- Thick or thin brew is purely your choice but espresso is usually intense and strong.
- While brewing coffee in moka pot mix it well using a spoon to make it even.
- Use shot glasses to serve espresso as it is usually served in shots.
Serving and Storage
Serve espresso coffee hot. You can serve espresso with sugar or without it. You can serve it with cookies or biscuits.
FAQS
1.What is the difference between espresso coffee and regular coffee?
Espresso coffee is black coffee which is more concentrated, strong and intense made with just coffee powder and water without sugar. Regular coffee is mild also made with milk.
2.Can I add sugar to espresso?
Traditionally espresso coffee is made without using sugar. But if you prefer you can add sugar.
3.Which coffee powder is best for espresso?
Coffee powder is the main ingredient that makes the espresso taste good so choose roast and ground coffee powder which has intense coffee flavor.
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Espresso Coffee Recipe
Ingredients
- Coffee powder
- Water
- Sugar optional
Instructions
Espresso without machine, equipment
- To a sauce pan boil water, switch off.
- Use ground slightly coarse coffee powder.
- Add 1 heaped teaspoon to a glass.
- Add about 60 ml to 70 ml hot water to it. Add more or less according to your preference. If you add less water your espresso will be strong, add more water to make it thin.
- Mix it well and let it steep in for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer this to a strainer. Discard the remains.
- Pour espresso in shot glass and serve hot!
Espresso using Moka Pot
- First fill in the moka pot with water till just below the safety valve.
- Now fix the perforated basket.
- Fill it with coffee powder loosely and level it using a butter knife. Do not press tight, it should be loose.
- Close with upper chamber and screw up tightly.
- Keep the moka pot in low flame.
- In few minutes it starts flowing out. The first comes stronger and thicker.
- Slowly it becomes weaker and thinner. When the flowing starts to slow down switch off.
- Mix it well so that it is even.
- Pour in shot glass and serve hot.
Espresso with sugar froth
- To a bowl add 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder along with 3 teaspoon sugar and 1-2 teaspoon warm water.
- Beat well using a spoon.
- Keep beating until it becomes thick, pale brown in color and creamy.
- Spoon this mixture to the serving glass.
- Add prepared espresso and serve hot!
- Enjoy your espresso hot!
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Notes
- Espresso Coffee is strong and intense so this measure will be great. If you want to tone it down then reduce coffee powder a bit.
- Use ground coffee powder preferably.
- Instant coffee powder can be used for sugar froth. You can even use brewed coffee instead of coffee powder for making the sugar froth.
- Using sugar or skipping it is your preference. But authentically espresso coffee needs no sugar.
- Thick or thin brew is purely your choice but espresso is usually intense and strong.
- While brewing coffee in moka pot mix it well using a spoon to make it even.
- Use shot glasses to serve espresso as it is usually served in shots.
jeyashrisuresh
Wow thats a fantastic click sharmi, Even after trying this i loved coffee this way a lot. Will post mine soon
Swathi Iyer
Sharmile,
There is typo in the method, it should be coffee powder not coco powder you are adding with sugar. If I read the ingredients correctly. Delicious coffee love to have sip.
Nagalakshmi V
i thought espresso was more like black/filter coffee.
i do this when i have time and make coffee at home, minus the cocoa 🙂
Sharmilee! :)
@Sowmya,Swathi : Yes that was a typo..updated it now 🙂
Hebe
Thank you ! ❤ It’s Delicious !! 😊 I’ve been looking for a instant espresso recipe like this for ages !! Finally 😊 And it’s 2019 still great blog !
Chitra
Wow, will try for sure.Me too a coffee lover 🙂
Prathibha
I do this quite often and just love the frothy look of it..I use my small hand froth blender which does my job easy.
sowmya's creative saga
my sis used to make this way..i stopped having coffee nowadays..after seeing this i want to have a mug now..
Torviewtoronto
it tastes delicious like this looks wonderful
Jyoti Agrawal
Superb!! Love ur clicks.
APARNARAJESHKUMAR
i am a coffee person but addicted to filter.. even i will have one time a day in the morning. not sure will it be the replacement for filter coffee..let me try and let u know. By the by the second photo with the smoke marvelous
Reshmi Mahesh
Awesome clicks..Coffee is delicious when prepared this way..
Premalatha Aravindhan
Lovely post,coffee mug luks very cute…
Vimitha Anand
Beautiful clicks. I just love espresso. Even I bookmarked this recipe but never got to try it. U are tempting me…
Divya Kudua
I'd seen this method on Soma's e-curry a long time back and I remember,for a while that is how I drank my coffee.Had completely forgotten about it until I saw this.Love the frothy Indian coffee:)
indianspicemagic
I will try this soon…. Wounderful pics dear.
M D
Beautiful click Sharmi. I was never a coffee lover, but seeing this one you will make me a convert!
babitha
love it,want to have one cup coffee
Paaka Shaale
Just loved that shot of the coffee with the smoke!!! Awesome post as always 🙂
RAKS KITCHEN
Looks wonderful, love the font and crystal clear photos 🙂
Nisa Homey
love the coffee shot with the smoke….sharmi…i am off to kitchen to make one…
latha
sharmee,i am not a big fan of expresso coffee made in North.but after looking at your expresso pic.i am just going to ny kitchen to have one,nice mug.latha
Spice up the Curry
I thought espresso would be bitter and darker coffee. This one is very simple. nice one.
Asmath Nawaz
Superb clicks….i too love to have coffee this way….
Vanamala Hebbar
Nice
dassana
i loved your coffee as well as your background board 🙂
Angie's Recipes
Looks really wonderful! Even a non-coffee drinker like me would love to try one now.
Anamika Sharma
I love having coffee this way but it needs little effort but surely worth it 🙂
Archana
Love coffee. Bookmarked.
Az
Lovely! Very inviting!
Suja Manoj
love this,I am a great coffee fan
Amina Khaleel
wow… espresso coffee at home!! will try this soon… thanks for sharing…
suhaina aji
Really missed ur blog and wonderful posts… Now I am back into blogging and can get some good inspirations from u especially.
Love the beautiful clicks . I too love coffee a lot.
Sobha Shyam
I am also a coffee person, loved this recipe, waiting to try it asap 🙂
sree
hi sharmi…
nice espresso.. actually as i take homeo medicine no coffee for me. but today totally i stopped my medicine and tried this espresso.. wow lovely.. i wont bother to skip one day medicine.. thank u very much. just now i had.. its greatt. nice clicks.
Pratheeksha Pai
Hi Sharmi. Tried your expresso just now. Loved it. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Kadhyaa
I am a coffee lover too 🙂 this looks so professional. thanks for sharing
S
Sharmi,
Where did you get the wooden board? I'm looking for one.
S
Hello Sharmi,
Where to buy the wooden board? Please let me know
Sharmilee! :)
@S : Check out wood shops and ask them for the ones they have used not the new ones….
S
Thank you so much.
mini
i did the same way u did so nice the coffee taste is excellent thanks for sgaring
Shabitha Karthikeyan
Lovely clicks !! I saw the pictures on FB when I was waiting for a meeting to start, totally stunning pics. I waited for the meeting to get over to show it my hubby 🙂 (we happen to work together). Very well captured Sharmi !!
Kalaivani Arun
Very good receive and tasted awesome. The only change I made was to add more sugar.
prathima selvaraj
my hubby is addicted to this coffee now…
Ramya Promoth
Looks Yummy… Tried by spinkling chocolate powder on top…. Tasted too good 🙂
Bharathi Natarajan
thanks for this blog i like coffee very much usually i buy organic coffee powder in marcscoffees.com
Cami
Dear Sharmi,
For you to wait to buy a special coffee cup to demonstrate just shows how much you care. Thank you for sharing the coffee recipe. It sounds amazing and a must try.
I’ve been trying to make a good cup of tea, sometimes it comes out so thin, one can rinse clothes in my tea:( . Can you please share a good tea recipe?
Thank you.
Sharmilee J
thank you so much! sure will post it soon 🙂
Mercy
Hey Sharmilee,
Your recipes and guidance are extremely helpful. I just tried this at my home and the taste was awesome.
Thanks for this guide.