FGE Power subsidiary to build a new 726 MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant near the community of Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas. FGE Power subsidiary to build a new 726 MW combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plant near the community of Westbrook, Mitchell County, Texas.
Preparing the Machine and Portafilter. 1  1. Heat the espresso machine. 2  2. Fill the machine's tank with water. 3  3. Remove the portafilter and put it on a scale.  4. Dose the 1  espresso. 5. Tamp the espresso in the portafilter.
The Americano Begins with Espresso. The only way to prepare true espresso is with a specialized machine that delivers a concentrated shot of rich coffee with an unmistakably bold taste and a distinctive crema (layer of foam) on top. Because of its intense flavor, many people take their espresso mixed with water, which is how you make an Americano.