<p>That will completely depend on the blend of espresso you are using.  Different coffees will have different pull times.</p>

<p>In my experience as a barista, you'll aim for about 28 seconds on most shots.  Some of the blends we've used aimed more at 25 to 31 seconds.</p>

<p>TL;DR: Depends on the coffee.</p>

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<p>Assuming:</p>

<ul>
<li>The beans are ground correctly, and are of good quality</li>
<li>You have the right amount of grind in the basket</li>
<li>The grounds are tamped correctly</li>
<li>The machine is set to the correct temperature (90°C to 96°C (195°F to 205°F))</li>
</ul>

<p>First: is there an optimal length of time for a shot of espresso to be pulled for highest quality taste and aroma? If so, for how long?</p>

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What is the optimal length of time for pulling a shot of espresso?
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# What is the optimal length of time for pulling a shot of espresso?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-01-28)

Assuming:

* The beans are ground correctly, and are of good quality
* You have the right amount of grind in the basket
* The grounds are tamped correctly
* The machine is set to the correct temperature (90°C to 96°C (195°F to 205°F))

First: is there an optimal length of time for a shot of espresso to be pulled for highest quality taste and aroma? If so, for how long?

**Tags:** brewing-process, espresso


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2015-01-29. Score: 6 | Accepted answer

That will completely depend on the blend of espresso you are using. Different coffees will have different pull times.

In my experience as a barista, you'll aim for about 28 seconds on most shots. Some of the blends we've used aimed more at 25 to 31 seconds.

TL;DR: Depends on the coffee.


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