What is espresso? how to drink espresso? The difference between espresso and American coffee

Espresso does not refer to a special kind of coffee beans, but a production process. The process uses a combination of non-scalding water and pressure to extract aroma from ground coffee beans. Espresso can also refer to products made through this process, as referred to in "I want an espresso".

Although many people think that the word espresso is adapted from "express" (that is, "fast"), or the translation of "express" in Italian, because espresso is made and delivered to consumers very quickly, this is not the case. In fact, it is the past participle form of the word esprimere, which means "press out". So "caffe espresso" literally means "pressed coffee". Espresso is generally believed to have originated in Italy in the 20th century, when Luigi Bezzera filed a patent for a machine that forced boiling water and steam through coffee powder and pressed into a cup.

In Italy, good espresso is defined by the "four Ms":

Miscela

Macinazione

Macchina

Mano

Translated into Chinese is about:

Mixed coffee beans

Grinding process

Machine

Espresso maker

To understand the espresso phenomenon, you must know something about the espresso experience. Almost all espresso enthusiasts will tell you that taste is the key. A good espresso does not only require a good taste, the aroma and taste of espresso are also important. To prove it, pinch your nose the next time you taste espresso. You will taste the bitterness of caffeine, but you will not be able to experience the full flavor of coffee, which is the characteristic of smell.

Let's take a closer look at what elements create the perfect experience of espresso.