A shorter, more concentrated espresso — bold, sweet, and intensely focused.
What you’ll need
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18g finely ground Aureo Café coffee
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Espresso machine or manual espresso-style brewer
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22–25g hot water (92–94°C)
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Scale
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Timer
Brew ratio
1:1.2 – 1:1.4
18g coffee → 22–25g liquid espresso
How to prepare
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Preheat your cup and portafilter.
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Dose 18g of finely ground coffee.
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Distribute evenly and tamp firmly.
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Start extraction and the timer together.
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Stop the shot at 22–25g yield.
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Total extraction time: 20–25 seconds.
Extraction goal
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Texture: thick, syrupy
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Color: deep, dark caramel
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Finish: sweet, intense, minimal bitterness
Flavor profile
Bold · Concentrated · Sweet
Lower acidity, heavier body, focused aromatics.
Precision tips
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Too sharp? → grind slightly coarser
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Too heavy or muddy? → shorten extraction by 1–2 seconds
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Flat cup? → increase dose by 0.5g
👉 Recommended coffee:
Broken Top — excels in short, concentrated extractions.
