I mean with one of those pots that work on the stove. Or is there another way to make it?
2007-01-27 10:57:04 · 9 answers · asked by Tavita 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Everybody step back and let the CUBAN answer (of course other cultures have as good if not better claim to the knowledge - but expresso coffee (or cafecito) is our BLOOD).
Ok, yea - you gotta get one of those pots. (see link below). And, you have to by "expresso" coffee - you can't make it with Maxwell House. Try "Bustelo" or "Pilon" brands if they have them in your hood. The pot will come with instructions, but basically you put water in the bottom (up to the line where the little valve is), then there is a second piece that looks like a cup with a little pole in the bottom that you PACK PACK PACK TIGHT with the coffee. Then you lock it up and set it to boil. AFter it perculates, remove from heat, sweeten (which is an art in itself) and enjoy.
EDIT - Added image showing "valve" on the bottom part of the "cafetera" - the valve is the water line level marker when filling bottom half with water. Fill the water "up to" the bottom part of the valve and never over or onto the valve.
2007-01-27 11:04:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can make espresso at home cheaply with a stove top espresso maker but it will NOT taste the same as one you buy at a coffee shop. There are instant espressos on the market, just add hot water and it foams or something like that ... no comment on what might be in them, I have never looked. If you are willing to shell out about $300 you can get a good home espresso machine (Starbucks are really good if they still sell them) or go to a restaurant food equipment store that specializes in them but if you are not willing to spend money I would just keep going out for espresso rather than do it cheaply at home.
2016-05-24 06:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real Italian espresso requires an espresso machine. End of story.
2007-01-27 14:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by CalKahlua 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You could use a french coffee press and get something similar to espresso.
2007-01-27 11:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by the Boss 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Theres this place called starbucks but you need money 4 it!!!
Duh...
2007-01-27 11:01:45 · answer #5 · answered by Lexy 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You could make it instant and use a microwave
2007-01-27 11:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by rinoa1us 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
starbucks.
2007-01-27 11:00:05 · answer #7 · answered by Cory S 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
use a hot water .......
2007-01-27 11:01:26 · answer #8 · answered by reno 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
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2007-01-27 10:59:38 · answer #9 · answered by chkn_fur 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋