pulling shots
Making espresso drinks
Pulling shots is the craft of making espresso—controlling pressure, timing, and grind to extract coffee through the machine.
The term comes from early espresso machines that required pulling a lever to force water through the grounds.
Baristas still say they're pulling shots even with modern pump-driven machines.
A well-pulled shot balances acidity, sweetness, and body.
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- baristaProfessional café drink maker
- cremaEspresso's amber foam
- portafilterEspresso brewing handle
- tampingCompacting by repeated pressure
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Manual filtered coffee technique
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