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Scott Rao Modern Espresso

Scott Rao Modern Espresso

Espresso Espresso recipe by @rbrigleb

Scott Rao's modern espresso approach focusing on even extraction and temperature stability.

Source: www.scottrao.com/blog/espresso

Ingredients
Dose 20g
Yield 40g
Time 28-32s
Pressure 9 bars
Temperature 93°C
Ratio 1:2
Brewing Steps
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Dose 20g coffee into clean portafilter
0:00
Distribute using WDT tool (Weiss Distribution Technique)
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Level and tamp evenly
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Flush grouphead briefly before locking portafilter
0:00
Pre-infuse for 5-8 seconds at low pressure
0:28
0:28
Extract to 40g yield in 28-32 seconds total
0:28
Assess extraction and adjust parameters

Total brewing time: 0:28

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Created 3 months ago

Brewing Details
Method
Espresso
Total Time
0:28

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