How to Make a Double Espresso

I’ve had the Breville Barista express and it’s been working like a charm for the last seven years. The key is to maintain it.
Over the years it’s paid for itself with the amount of money I’ve saved from buying lattes in a coffee shop.
I also have more control over how my latte turns out since not every barista is skilled at making lattes just how I like it. Creamy and smooth!
If you’re like me, a good espresso or latte sets the tone for the day. It tastes good, and makes you feel great.
Useful supplies:
Some supplies no longer exist so I didn’t bother putting the links. You can check Amazon for alternatives. I’ve provided some alternatives for you if what I’ve been using no longer exists.
Breville Barista Express Machine BES870XL, Brushed Stainless Steel
Breville Knock Box Mini in Stainless Steel Construction-Dishwasher Safe, Silver
Hulisen Milk Frothing Pitcher, 6.8oz/200ml Stainless Steel Milk Frother Cup, Milk Steaming Pitcher, Milk Pitcher for Espresso Machine, Latte Art Pour Cup - no longer sells
Alternative: Milk Frothing Pitcher Stainless Steel Creamer Frothing Pitcher Coffee Milk Frothing Cup for Latte Art (200ml)
Zeavan 54mm Espresso Dosing Funnel, Hands-Free Dosing Funnel, Espresso Dosing Funnel Alloy Coffee Machine Accessories Compatible with 58mm Portafilter - no longer sells
Alternative: 54mm Espresso Dosing Funnel for Breville Barista Portafilters Hands-Free Replacement Funnel Accessories for Coffee Breville Machines (Aluminum/Black)
Matow 53mm Coffee Distributor & Tamper, Dual Head Coffee Leveler Fits for 54mm Breville Portafilter, Adjustable Depth- Professional Espresso Hand Tampers
Brita Large Water Filter Pitcher, BPA-Free, 10-Cup Capacity
Espresso Tips:
Get fresh beans from your local coffee shop. These shops sometimes offer incentives, such as buy 9 bags, get 1 free.
Adjust your settings and experiment but what works for me is a grind amount at 9, and a grind size at 1.
Measure the beans at 18 grams using a weight scale. This is the most critical factor to getting the pressure right.
You want the pressure gauge to be in the middle. If it is slightly above the middle, I find that is ok. But below the middle will taste sour.
Warm your portafilter for 5 minutes and use fresh filtered water. Use a cloth to wipe away any condensation in the portafilter
Press the double espresso (I find the Breville Express makes doubles much better than single shots).
Use the heavy tamper first, then press down with the lighter tamper. Ensure you wipe away excess grinds on the sides for a tight fit.
The steps above are how you make double espresso.
Cleaning Tips:
Run the single shot once with the portafilter in the machine and another time with the portafilter removed.
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Deep Matharu