How To Make an Espresso Cortadito with Breville Barista Express | February 2025

Warm up the cup by pouring hot water into it.

Measure out 15 g of brown sugar and set it aside.

Use a 3D printed funnel to keep things clean while preparing the espresso.

Fill the portafilter basket with 15 g of freshly roasted coffee beans and tamp it down to make it level.

Add the teaspoon of brown sugar directly on top of the coffee grounds in the portafilter, leveling it out like spreading pizza sauce.

Pour out the hot water from the cup and insert the portafilter into the espresso machine.

Extract a double shot of espresso, stopping a little short of the full amount for a custom brew.

Prepare the steam wand by soaking a towel for cleaning.

Froth the half and half by introducing air first, then heating it up until the desired texture is achieved.

Pour the frothed half and half over the espresso, starting high and then lowering to create latte art.

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