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Espresso in a French Press

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 5 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Container
  • 1 French press brewer
  • 1 Espresso Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Espresso grounds
  • 1/2 cup water
  • As per taste sugar
  • Optional creamer

Instructions
 

  • Take two tablespoons of coffee and grind them to a medium-fine ground. It will make your drink smooth and craft a traditional espresso.
  • Heat the water and pour some warm water into the french press brewer to prepare them for the temperature.
  • Once done with grinding the coffee beans and preparing the brewer, put in some coffee grounds and hot water and stir them to let the coffee release its essential oils and natural aroma.
  • Pour in the remaining water and let your coffee steep. Put the lid on top of your french press brewer to trap the heat.
  • Keep the brewer on rest and undisturbed for three to four minutes. If you want a strong and bold espresso shot, you can brew them a little long but don't forget that brewing coffee beans for too long can give a bitter taste to your beverage.
  • When done with brewing, descend the filter down halfway. Pull the filter back to the top and drop it to the bottom. Doing this will create a thin layer of foam on the top of the espresso shot, giving it a texture of a traditional espresso shot.
  • Pour it into your espresso mugs, and you're good to go. Enjoy your freshly homemade espresso shot without spending a fortune on fancy espresso machines.

Notes

  1. If you want a less concentrated espresso shot, pour the drink through a filter paper or cloth. Doing this can alter the taste and feel of the coffee.
  2. For a nice espresso shot, keep the water temperature just below the boiling point. To do this, let the water boil and remove it from the heat for a minute or so to let the water cool down and adjust the temperature.
  3. Don't add extra water when brewing espresso shots. Espresso requires less water and adding more water can dilute the taste and spoil the espresso shots on different levels.
  4. If you're someone who likes to add a touch of drama and taste to your beverage, hop to the market and grab different flavors available for espresso. Go for caramel or hazelnut flavors if you want it simple and sweet. If you're someone who is a fitness freak and loves to keep a check on their calorie intake, you can always go for different sugar-free options available in the market.