Espresso - an introductory guide

As popular as espresso and its many variations of drinks, not many people know what an espresso drink. Espresso was invented in the early 1900s in Italy. It's a coffee drink, that by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee is brewed. If the water flows through the terrain it extracted oils, proteins and sugars. It is this concentrated extract contains all great flavors and the potent caffeine boost. The concentrated flavors are exacerbated, because it is served in a small with ACEs Cup 2 to 3 ounces in size. An Expresso should have a layer of Crema on you. Crema is the light brown foam that sites atop the drink and one of the brands is a good BREW.

Espresso can be done at home on a wide range of brewing machinery. The home machine range from single serving stove top models all the way up to semi commercial machines costs $1,000 or more.

For a great Espresso must start with the right coffee beans for the style and the flavors you most fun. There is no special type of coffee bean required, BREW your coffee. The right bean tend to first be measured by the amount it is roasted (darker roasts or light roast) and secondly is it because of the way of the bean.

Espresso cups, also called with ACEs cups, are uniquely designed to maintain space for the small sizes, which serves drinks in (2-3 oz) and the liquid heat as long as possible. The cups are often pre-warmed before the brewing process. Porcelain, glass and stainless steel are common Cup materials.

Glass and stainless steel with ACEs cups to often constructed double walls to aid in retention of heat.

Some of the frequent coffee drinks, espresso-based include:

Americano: Espresso and equal part of hot water. Cappuccino: This drink is usually a third espresso, one third steamed milk and a third micro foam (also steamed milk). Latte: Espresso with steamed milk. Latte is a shortened term for cafe latte. Coffee lovers: A latte mixed with chocolate.

It has been my experience, who learn and enjoy this drink coffee many levels, to it. Deeper into espresso is sure you for a long time to talk. Happy BREW and drink!