How much coffee you need depends on whether you're making one shot or two.
If you’re drinking a pure espresso, you’ll probably just need a single shot. If you're going for a cappuccino or a latte, they're made with either a single or a double shot, topped with steamed milk and milk foam. The flat white is traditionally made with a double shot.
Here's our handy guide for how much ground coffee you need to put in your filter basket:
| Basket type | Shot | Dose (grams) | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single wall | 1 shot | 10-12 | Freshly ground whole bean coffee |
| Single wall | 2 shot | 18-20 | Freshly ground whole bean coffee |
| Double wall | 1 shot | 10-12 | Pre-ground coffee |
| Double wall | 2 shot | 18-20 | Pre-ground coffee |