Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Espresso By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 22, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email An espresso's deep flavor is produced by forcing hot water through a finely packed, dark-roasted grind. It might be sipped or downed in one gulp, with or without sugar. Ingredients Enough fine-ground dark-roasted coffee to fill central canister of espresso maker Enough cold-filtered water to fill bottom compartment of espresso maker Directions Unscrew top compartment of a stove-top espresso maker. Remove central canister; fill with fine- ground dark-roasted coffee. Fill bottom compartment up to valve with cold filtered water. Screw components back together. Heat over medium-high heat until pot begins to gurgle and hiss. Serve 1/4-cup portions in espresso cups. Print