| When you finally decide to stay in for a hot steaming | | | | a coffee house or specialty grocer that carries fresh |
| shot of espresso you need to follow some guidelines | | | | whole bean espresso. |
| or you will end up with a bitter and unarguably pour | | | | The Grinding |
| coffee alternative. | | | | When grinding espresso use a clean grinder you |
| The Shopping | | | | wouldn't brush your teeth with a dirty tooth brush so |
| The perfect shot of espresso starts at the store. | | | | why grind your espresso with a dirty grinder. Never |
| The first thing you always want to look for when | | | | use the same grinder for espresso beans that you |
| buying espresso is whole bean espresso. Never start | | | | use for spices. The flavors of the spices will transfer |
| with a pre-ground espresso bean. The flavor of | | | | to the espresso and damage the delicate flavor of |
| pre-ground espresso beans will pale in comparison to | | | | the espresso beans. Grind only what you will be using |
| fresh ground espresso. The second thing you want | | | | today left over grounds will pale in comparison the |
| to do is select quality beans, espresso is a luxury this | | | | next day. Remember that espresso is a luxury so |
| is not the time to pinch pennies. Third you always | | | | toss the extra. |
| want to buy fresh espresso beans. Shopping at your | | | | What Should my Espresso Look Like? |
| local grocery store may not be the best choice. Try | | | | |