Two aspects must work together to provide a quality espresso K-Cup, the beans, and the cup. Great beans are a must when it comes to any coffee beverage. For users of single-cup makers, a sturdy cup that won’t make a mess allows cleanup to be a breeze. Let’s take a look at both the beans and the cups below so you can see the criteria we used to determine which ones were up to par. The Beans Iced pour-over is a simple and approachable way to make rich, full-flavoured iced coffee one pitcher at a time. Iced pour-over is brewed at double strength and diluted with ice, so measure 4 tablespoons of coffee for every 6 ounces of hot water.

Next, measure your coffee. For pour-over, use coffee ground for a paper cone. It’s a relatively fine grind that looks like granulated sugar. Measure 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water.

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Carroll said aperfectly pulled espresso begins like an avalanche of cloudy swirls of brown and tan, before settling into a dark brown color with the foamy crema on top. Inhale, and the rich coffee has a roasty, burnt-sugar aroma and a caramelly sweetness that holds its flavor for just a few seconds. A demitasse, which in French means “half-cup,” is just enough for a doppio (double) espresso.

You have to really appreciate coffee to understand why it’s good,” said Carroll. “To have something concentrated that tastes good takes the right coffee and the right barista to create the perfect espresso experience.” To recap, we think that Illy Forte Extra Dark Roast, are the best espresso K-cups. The runner-up, the Glorybrew The Knight Dark Roast, is also a great option. Our third recommendation is the flavorful San Francisco Bay Espresso Roast (OneCup).

Briefly rinse the paper filter with hot water, and discard the rinse water. This will give your coffee the purest flavour possible.

TIP: To make your pour-over more consistent, use a timer. It should take about 3 minutes to make a cup. Pour-over is a beautifully simple and accessible way to brew a single cup of coffee with clean, fully developed flavour and body.An espresso macchiato is simply shots of rich espresso marked with a dollop of steamed milk. Macchiato means marked, and in this case, milk foam marks the espresso.