Using dark roast coffee beans and a quality grinder, grind enough beans to make one or two espresso shots.
How to make espresso with an espresso machine You'll want to consider having one on hand to weigh your grounds if you’re serious about learning to dial in the perfect shot of espresso.
You can try out an automatic or capsule espresso machine, Nespresso machine, or you can even make espresso-like coffee with stovetop makers and other methods. Contrary to popular belief, there’s many different ways to be an espresso fan - you don’t have to invest in a luxury manual machine and master the art of dialing in the perfect shot.