Beverages

Classic Espresso

Makes 1 serving (1½ ounces)

Classic Espresso

Makes 1 serving (1½ ounces)

Ingredients

  • 1measured scoop finely ground
  • espresso or 1 espresso pod

Preparation

  1. Press the power button of the Cuisinart®
  2. Espresso Maker to turn the machine on. The
  3. lights around the power, manual, single and
  4. double espresso buttons will illuminate
  5. and when they stop blinking, the machine has
  6. been warmed and is ready to use.
  7. Place the one-cup filter basket in the
  8. portafilter holder. Spoon the espresso grounds
  9. into the basket. Using the tamping tool, press
  10. down the grounds with moderate pressure
  11. and clean any excess from the rim. Secure
  12. the portafilter holder in place.
  13. Place a demitasse cup underneath the brew
  14. head and press the single espresso button.
  15. Espresso will begin to brew. When 1½ ounces
  16. have been brewed the machine will stop.