Can You Make Espresso Without an Espresso Machine?

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It’s a common misconception that you can make espresso without an espresso machine. We’re here to set the record straight - the answer is no! To make a truly delicious cup of espresso, you’ll need an espresso machine to get the perfect result.

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@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

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@anonymousmc7727 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to pay some kids to steal me one😊

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

😂😂 sounds like a plan!

@adazz__ 6 ай бұрын

Hmu

@jenueheightz6851 Жыл бұрын

Back in 1880's, Espresso Machines at that time makes 2 bar pressure eapresso. That's less than the pressure of Aeropress with a good technique to put pressure in Aeropress. I assume she meant "Machine" as Electric Espresso Machine. You can actually make a great Espresso with a high pressure handpress like a Flair Espresso maker. Most of baristas don't know how to make a great coffee using a non-electric coffee maker as they rely most of the time on Espresso Machine that is electric

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

That’s right! You can produce espresso with a Flair! And it’s also true that most baristas don’t know how to make it with a non-electric machine because there are more factors involved, such as water temperature and the pressure that should be applied - those would rely solely on the barista skillset!

@kiyoponnn Жыл бұрын

true and you can even make cold pressed espresso with the flair

@LiberatedMind1 2 ай бұрын

The flair is more expensive, and thus completely pointless.

@P3rrineLover 5 ай бұрын

You can absolutely make an espresso without a machine. People made them before coffee machines existed.

@sanatsrivastava2814 11 ай бұрын

I disagree. I think there's too much rigidity in the definition of SCAA or the Italian Institute for Espresso and Coffee. Espresso really is defined not by the consensus of the Baristas but such institutes that is completely arbitrary. I think different bar of pressure is required for different grind sizes, if a Moka Pot like Bialetti Brikka requires only 2 Bar to extract a balanced cup of espresso in 1:4 ratio (Italian parameter). If in case you want to extract very finely ground coffee then the pressure required would be far higher and the yield would be richer. Crema with coffee in a ratio of 1:4 or 1:2 is an acceptable definition for me.

@jacobmedina6732 11 ай бұрын

Facts

@lizhappybeans 10 ай бұрын

This is wonderful! Thanks a lot for your input! 🙌

@photina78 10 ай бұрын

I love my Bialetti Brikka! It makes a lot of crema! ☕ 😋

@frankpower97 Жыл бұрын

Listen here lady, italian here and the moka coffee is the OG espresso, throw out your 500€ espresso machine or open a bar, yes it's slightly better with the machine, but a good moka makes wonder. An espresso machine is like taking a ferrari for a short city trip, instead of a normal car, it looks cool, but you go the same speed, you take a ferrari when you have a race to win, like owing a bar with a lot of customers

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

😱 well, that’s a wonderful analogy you have there. I’ve been drinking moka coffee since I was 6, so I get the feeling and passion hahahaha. This is a great topic to debate on for many, so thank you for bringing it up! 🫶🙏

@frankpower97 Жыл бұрын

@@lizhappybeans I always have the feel looking at youtube videos that espresso machine is the only way to have a good espresso, but everyone can do a lot for less. Also little trick my mom uses when we want a special coffee, use a single tiny pinch of cocoa powder in the moka, you will not taste any cocoa, but will be surprised

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

I believe the experience and result you get from a machine vs a moka pot is very different. I see espresso as a craft or challenge due to all the dynamics and complexities to achieve certain results. But moka pot is more of the essence of coffee making, a remembrance of family moments, evoking so many emotions, mainly nostalgia. It’s even so hard for me to compare them both! Also, I do the exact same as your mom, but with nutmeg!

@photina78 10 ай бұрын

Good analogy! I agree! I love my Bialetti Brikka! I'm going to try your pinch of cocoa next, thanks! ☕ 😊

@MrDunmaglass 8 ай бұрын

Coffee gatekeeper, convincing us we need to invest at least a thousand dollars to enjoy espresso

@lizhappybeans 8 ай бұрын

Not true. If you watch my content you’ll realize I advocate for great coffee for anyone, and I believe everyone should be able to enjoy great coffee at home without breaking the bank. Espresso is just one way of making coffee, and to get it right you need the proper tools and machine, but most importantly, fresh beans and skills. Moka pot or other “espresso” makers are cheap, and delicious, but the result is not the same as what you get with a machine. And that’s fine! I personally enjoy mokapot and pour overs more than espresso, because of the beans I use and like to buy for day to day. Also, you can kick off your espresso bar with less than a thousand dollars if you want to learn and enjoy espresso 🫶

@DanielJang-es6yu Ай бұрын

Simply frankly and realistic 😂

@lizhappybeans Ай бұрын

It had to be said... 😂

@photina78 10 ай бұрын

Italians have always called their Moka pot coffee "espresso" and they always will, just so people don't think they need to correct them for using the word. It's their cultural tradition. I think it's because the Moka uses the same amount of pressure as the espresso machines in the bars used in 1933 when the Moka was invented. Of course, it's not the same; but to me it's just as good in espresso-based drinks.

@lizhappybeans 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree! Moka pot coffee is soo delicious 😋

@photina78 10 ай бұрын

@@lizhappybeans Yes, as long as you use a coffee with the flavor profile you like. Millions of people love Bustelo in the Moka, but to me it's bitter and burnt. I've heard La Llave is smoother. I haven't tried it. I stick to the Italian grocery store espressos that are ground medium-fine for the Moka. I think Bialetti Perfetto Moka Classico is my favorite so far.

@LouisRamos19 Жыл бұрын

So it’s about pressure. 7-10 bar is about 100-145 PSI.

@__Zoen 6 ай бұрын

I disagree Cause there is a brand called davidoff which produces instant espresso powder not to be confused with instant coffee Davidoff makes espresso powder which can be used to make espresso instantly,

@lizhappybeans 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@DeLucaEspressoRepair 9 ай бұрын

While espresso is usually brewed at around 9 bars there are espresso equipment out there that do it around 2.7 bars like the Nespresso machines or moka pots. It's nowhere near the same though and it's a completely different brewing process. Moka pots, single boilers, heat exchanger and dual boiler machines will completely brew the coffee differently.

@lizhappybeans 9 ай бұрын

You got that right! Thank you for sharing here :D

@YukaCahya-pz1em 2 ай бұрын

Ty for the video and info. If I can't afford espresso machine then at least a bit similar espresso I hope I can make

@lizhappybeans 2 ай бұрын

Try a moka pot or even an Aeropress!

@YukaCahya-pz1em 2 ай бұрын

@@lizhappybeans Ty for ur reply 👍

@Teracross007 7 ай бұрын

When you say "espresso machine" are in including the following: - 9barista? - picopresso? - flair58?

@lizhappybeans 7 ай бұрын

Of course! Those are manual espresso makers :)

@Ellie-and-Friends 11 ай бұрын

What about the coffee machines that have different modes

@lizhappybeans 11 ай бұрын

If it’s a machine that can generate the necessary pressure, then by all means :)

@reformajulesrowald9998 6 ай бұрын

Me: gets instant coffee. Uses a fine filterr that doesnt make water and brown coffee go through. Blows on the filter. Ah yes, *_ESPRESSO_*

@lizhappybeans 6 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 well, I guess that’s a way!

@FS-yq9ef 7 ай бұрын

I have good espresso but I can still advocate for my moka pot. Using proper techniques you can get a better concentrate. Keep in mind though that an espresso machine relies on force for extraction. A moka pot is not made for pressure. However, finer grind, using a filter, packing it evenly, you'll get a good extraction. In my opinion I've had many espressos but my moka pot still makes a stronger cup. But a lot of things could be the cause of this

@lizhappybeans 7 ай бұрын

I enjoy both methods greatly! I’d have to say that what makes an espresso “espresso” is not necessarily how strong it is. If this method works for you, amazing! But I would advise against packing fine grinds with a filter inside a moka pot, as it can be extremely dangerous. I’ve seen them literally explode.

@hudabarakat8272 8 ай бұрын

We do not need expensive equipment to make coffee. All you have to do is bring boiling water, pour it over the coffee, leave it to steep for 5 minutes, then filter it and drink it 🤗 and you will get great coffee.

@lizhappybeans 8 ай бұрын

That’s a French Press and I agree, we don’t need to spend much to enjoy really good coffee. That’s one of my favorite methods!

@AriAlt123 7 ай бұрын

You can use a simple mesh strainer/cheesecloth to filter it, you don’t need an actual French Press.

@mackisbrocklesnar 7 ай бұрын

just chew up the roasted beans and drink hot water. why wasting time and energy on steeping coffee.

@artasanggara3107 22 күн бұрын

Es"press"o. So you need press tool to make it

@Ginagina1975 9 ай бұрын

I just want the taste, not the strength. Brewed coffee doesn’t taste good when I try to recreate Starbucks drinks. But when it’s French pressed, it’s good. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@lizhappybeans 9 ай бұрын

That's amazing! The important part is that you've found what works for you! And I completely agree, taste over strength any day.

@kirklandfunz 8 ай бұрын

How do i get a finer coffee without buying a grinder for my espresso machine. And can i buy a decently grinded coffee just for espresso?

@lizhappybeans 8 ай бұрын

Depends on what you have nearby! A good idea is to go to your favorite coffee shop/roastery and ask them to grind the beans for you - specifying you are brewing espresso shots! This is because when you buy commercial-grade "espresso" ground coffee, it is usually ground for moka pot, which can actually be too coarse for the desired density and thickness of espresso.

@kirklandfunz 8 ай бұрын

@@lizhappybeans thank you! I’ll definitely check it out because it is very uncertain when buying online id hate to order and not get fine enough coffee

@andrewo5296 4 ай бұрын

Bring me good news! 💪

@aurorialgaming1935 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha yeahh I love my pot more than enough to not need a machine.

@lizhappybeans 3 ай бұрын

That’s so amazing! I grew up drinking moka pot coffee too and I swear sometimes that’s the only coffee I want ☕️

@thesuperguyboyshow4380 7 ай бұрын

Wait how did people make espressos before there were machines then?

@lizhappybeans 7 ай бұрын

Great question! They didn’t 😜. Espresso as we know it was invented in the early 1900’s when Luigi Bezzera improved existing coffee machines so they could make the coffee faster, resulting in a stronger result that we now call espresso (probably because of “express”). And around 30 years later, Alfonso Bialetti develops the “Moka Express” which is known as moka pot or stove top, which provides a strong concentrated coffee relatively fast, but that’s not necessarily considered “espresso”.

@thesuperguyboyshow4380 7 ай бұрын

@@lizhappybeans oh okay thanks for the explanation.

@AmanRajCLEBKP 10 ай бұрын

I'll have some chai then...

@kristoforusranandiasuliset3736 10 ай бұрын

Can staresso like sp-300 or mirage sp-300 can be as good as espresso machine?

@lizhappybeans 10 ай бұрын

Staresso can certainly produce espresso because you're creating the necessary pressure with the hand pump! The results, however, may lean towards the watery/thin side - but I have to admit I haven't experimented with the Staresso. I recently made a full review on the Outin Nano (portable espresso machine), although that one has a heating element and you don't have to manually pump, the concept is similar.

@kaber759 10 ай бұрын

Im cursed sir as I am a poor fella with a weathy persons taste. Ive cringed at american drip coffee since i took a sip as a toddler. At the age of 8 I tried a true mocha latte...at one of those book stores that disappeared in the 90s I went home and had my dad make me a coffee and add chocolate syrup and hot milk...and spat it out. At 8 YEARS OF AGE I realize i loves espresso and what could be done with it. Id order mochas and lattes when my family went out to eat, and again starting at 8 years old, I would ask if they made it with espresso or coffee, and then scold them that its not a latte if they use coffee. I could walk into any reaturant, bookstore, coffeeshop or market and instantly recognize the smell of espresso. Even when it wasnt being made at that moment, places hold the heavenly musk. The struggle was real as a pre-adolescent coffee snob, and then later food snob in Buffalo Ny during the early 90s. Tim Hortons, Dunkin Donuts, and othe local coffee stores made nothing but drip coffee up until the last few years. Places that did have it came and went thanks to the uncultured ways of the Buffalonian. In a preinternet era, and being a powerless youth, I had to hope that Id discover a espresso place while tagging along with my mom on errands, which as you could imagine didnt happen often. I digress from my story of woe and ask only that if you ever decide to give away or get rid of one of your magical machines that express that carmel colored gold from the loam of the heavens. Please. Consider me. One who will enjoy it. Thoroughly.

@largol33t1 8 ай бұрын

If you are so adamant that you cannot make espresso without an "espresso machine" then why are there two types? One uses pressure and the other uses steam. And the steam espresso makers are not cheap either. After spending my hard earned money on an "espresso maker" I tried for several days to pull a half-decent shot. They all tasted like burned, muddy coffee. The only decent shot I ever had was when I was in Milan, Italy and they used a very steampunk looking brass monstrosity that was 4 feet tall. And nothing I've drunk back in the States tasted anywhere nearly like that, even if the machine cost $1,500. And puhleaze, the fancy little doohickeys like that scalp massager and those metal discs do not make much difference. They taste a teensy bit better but if my tongue was just a smidgen of a percentage point number, I wouldn't notice the difference anyway!

@lizhappybeans 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like we agree on the topic of this video 🫶.

@chrisrebel7792 Жыл бұрын

i can do espresso with a picopresso and/or flair

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

For sure! Those are manual espresso makers :)

@christoskarakostas2656 Жыл бұрын

Ok i was curious why i could not make cream with the small pot but now its clear.though your espresso has too little crema i usually get a thick layer with a 100usd machine and a 4 usd lavazza coffee

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you’re getting great results! Keep grinding! 🙌🏼✨☕️

@photina78 Жыл бұрын

My Bialetti Brikka pot makes great crema! Follow Bialetti instructions to the letter for perfect results. I can't tell the difference in Latte, and I think it tastes much better than espresso milky drinks from Starbucks, Dutch Bros, Scooters, etc. I use illy Classico Espresso, and have heard great reviews about Bialetti Perfetto Moka Espresso. Italian grocery store ground espresso brands are all ground medium-fine for the Moka pots.

@christoskarakostas2656 Жыл бұрын

@@photina78 i have tried electric stove in high heat and low heat.I have tried gas flame ,high flame,medium flame,low flame ,extreme low flame.I have tried different kinds of coffee (and living right next to italy secures me great coffee quality).Cleaned the brik, used mineral water.The result is always the coffee to have a subtle bitter burned taste and the crema to disappear almost immediately.I have given up!

@photina78 Жыл бұрын

@@christoskarakostas2656 I feel your pain! 😩😫😣😢 I've experienced the frustration of trying to use the Bialetti Moka pot from bad instructions in videos by KZbin influencers, who don't know the traditional way to do it, so they invented fake hacks to compensate for their poor technique. (My first Moka came without the paper Bialetti instructions, so I tried to learn from videos.) Finally I found the "Annalisa J Moka pot" video and was able to master my two stainless steel Venus pots (I have the 2 cup and the 4 cup). The traditional Italian way since 1933 is very, very simple and makes consistently good coffee every time. It follows Bialetti instructions to the letter. So if you follow this traditional way, you'll get good results from your Moka every time. This "Liz Happy beans" channel also has good videos about how to use the Moka - she's a great barista! - but I think beginners need a little bit more detailed instructions, so try the "Annalisa J" video - it's 14 minutes long. After that, you can step up to the Brikka; but the Bialetti instructions for Brikka are different and must be followed to the letter for best results. For Moka: 1) Coffee - Always use medium-fine grind. I emailed Bialetti and they said "the official correct grind for the Moka is medium-fine." 😂 Most espressos are too fine for the Moka, but the ground espressos sold in Italian grocery stores are ground coarser to work in both the Moka and the home espresso machines: illy, Lavazza, Kimbo, and Bialetti Perfetto Moka Classico are top sellers. Overfill the coffee basket loosely, then use your finger or spoon handle to level it off with the rim, and remove all coffee from the rim. Don't press it, tamp it, or bang it down on the counter. The coffee must be loose to let the water flow through. 2) Water - Bialetti says to use cold water and fill it to touch the bottom of the pressure valve. "Annalisa J" recommends room temperature water, so I use my room temperature bottled water. My daughter is a former Starbucks manager with the advanced "Coffee Master" training that Starbucks used to offer as an elective, and she uses the chilled filtered water that comes out of her refrigerator door in her Brikka. (I'm still mad at James Hoffman because his unnecessary and overly complicated hacks, like starting with hot water plus more, made my learning process a nightmare and made the Moka coffee worse, not better. I think he owes Italy an apology! I've emailed him about this, and he didn't reply. 🤣 But ALL Italians know he's wrong about everything he said about the Moka! Hot water doesn't allow enough time for the coffee to bloom or for the gasses to build the right kind of pressure, and it can damage the valve. It can also scald your hand when screwing the pot together. Maybe Hoffman is correct about other things, but he admitted he doesn't understand the Moka, and he even said, "It broke me!" 🙄) 3) Heat - Use a low gas flame or a medium electric stove. (If necessary, drop the electric stove down a notch below medium. But try medium electric first.) By cooking it low and slow you won't burn the coffee and it has time brew correctly. Watch the pot like a hawk and listen. As soon as you hear it gurgle, immediately shut off the gas or remove the pot from the electric stove and set it on a pad to finish filling. A pad will retain the heat better than setting it on a hard countertop. (The gurgle means the boiler is almost empty, like when you slurp the last of your drink through a straw.) The heat inside the pot will finish filling it off the heat. Then use a teaspoon to stir the first most-concentrated coffee up from the bottom, and pour. The key is to know when to remove the heat. But once you get it, it's always very simple after that and you'll get consistently good coffee every time. Different for Brikka: 1) You can't fill it with water to touch the bottom of the valve or it'll overflow, so Bialetti gives you a measuring cup. Use 120ml for the 2 cup Brikka, and 170ml for the 4 cup. 2) It's brewed maybe a little hotter and faster than the Moka. So you can go higher than a low gas flame, like set the flame on medium but then turn it down so all the fire is under the perimeter of the pot. For an electric stove, medium heat is right - but if your stove is powerful, you can try it a notch lower. 3) The key is knowing when to immediately remove the Brikka from the heat. Both my daughter and son-in-law are former Starbucks managers, and they say to listen for the ripping or tearing sound. I can't hear that because I don't have a trained ear, so I follow Bialetti's advice to remove it as soon as it starts steaming and loudly gurgling because the stream is well-established. The heat from inside the pot will finish filling it off the heat. If you leave it in too long it'll scorch. It takes making a few pots for the valve to break in and make lots of crema. I use a timer and I get the best results with it takes about 6 minutes. The crema starts really coming in at around 5 minutes. Anyway, you have to make a few batches to discard while seasoning the pot so you can use those to practice. Any bad reviews are from people who didn't follow Bialetti instructions. The most common mistake is filling Brikka to the bottom of the valve instead of using the enclosed measuring cup. Only clean the pots with warm water, never soap or anything else. Occasionally cook a batch of plain water in the pot to deep clean it. Stained spots can be rubbed with a paste of baking soda and water. I hope that helps 😜

@photina78 10 ай бұрын

There's another good tutorial, "Il Barista Italiano Moka Detailed." He's good at explaining the importance of removing the Moka from the stove the instant it starts to gurgle, and the other instructions that prevent the burnt taste.

@Ensource Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pnyam1u Жыл бұрын

Bro, I just bought a moka pot...

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

I’m sure the coffee will be delicious 🤤☕️

@bartenderonwheels8259 Жыл бұрын

Salamat po Mam For the explanation

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🙏🏼

@ryanbaker9926 Жыл бұрын

but can i make something similar to an espresso?

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

Yes! You can make something similar to espresso with a moka pot or an Aeropress. It won’t be as “dense” but it gets the job done!

@tryjaka4163 Жыл бұрын

@@lizhappybeans what would that be called?

@lizhappybeans Жыл бұрын

@@tryjaka4163 Hi there! I have a video answering this question! 😄You can watch it here: Espresso vs. Coffee: 10 Surprising Differences You NEED to Know! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF68Y3VvqLN6brs

@photina78 Жыл бұрын

My Bialetti New Brikka pot makes very good espresso-style coffee with lots of crema. For best results follow Bialetti instructions to the letter, and use the enclosed measuring cup for the water. Italian grocery store brands of ground espresso are all ground medium-fine for the moka pots: illy Classico Espresso, Bialetti Perfetto Moka Espresso, Lavazza Crema e Gusto, Lavazza Qualita Rosa, Kimbo, etc.