It seems like every coffee drink has a fancy name nowadays, but what does it all mean? Coffee is coffee, right?
Not exactly. If you’re an average coffee drinker, you’re probably already familiar with drip coffee. But drip coffee has nothing on an espresso shot.
Espresso is a concentrated shot of coffee made by forcing pressurized heated water through finely-ground coffee beans. A well-made shot of espresso will be topped with crema, a caramel-colored, creamy foam on top that contains all those tasty coffee oils we love.
Espresso is made from the same Arabica coffee beans as typical drip coffee, but the difference comes from the machine used to make it.
So, that begs the question: Can you make an espresso shot with a Keurig? We have some helpful tips on how to make espresso with Keurig machines…
Instead of selecting the brew button, select the shot button if your Keurig has it. This button will give you a 2oz concentrated shot of strong coffee.
How do I use espresso pods in a Keurig?
Keurig espresso pods are used the same way as normal K-Cup coffee pods. Simply place the pod inside the pod basket, close the lid, and hit brew.
To best emulate an espresso shot, make sure to brew the smallest cup possible. Most Keurig machines offer a 4-ounce cup size when an actual espresso shot is 1.5 ounces. Choosing a larger cup size can cause your espresso coffee to be watered down and more similar to a typical drip coffee.
If you have a Keurig machine with a “shot” option, press this button when trying to brew an espresso shot.
Can I make an espresso with a Keurig without an espresso pod?
If you choose not to use an espresso K-Cup, you can still make the Keurig version of an espresso shot.
When selecting your Keurig K-Cup pods, make sure you choose a pod that contains dark roasted coffee grinds. You can also look for K-Cups that say they are extra strong or have extra caffeine.
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