Tim Hortons copycat

Espresso

A short, intense shot pulled rich and golden with a fine layer of crema.

Tim Hortons Espresso made at home — copycat recipe

Cafe price

$2.50

Your cost

$0.50

You save

$2.00

Per cup, using DupeBrew's pantry pricing. Five cups a week adds up to roughly $520.00 a year.

Ingredients

  • 18 g fresh-ground espresso beans
  • Filtered water
  • Raw sugar on the side (optional)

You'll need

Coffee beans

Steps

  1. 1

    Grind fresh beans fine and tamp evenly.

  2. 2

    Pull a single shot into a warm demitasse.

  3. 3

    Serve with sugar on the side if desired.

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