What kind of coffee is Espresso? how does Espresso taste it? How to drink Starbucks espresso

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. I believe that Espresso for many people will feel very strong, very bitter, but why would anyone like to drink Espresso?

As baristas and bakers, we all like to drink Espresso. You may think that because it has only one small cup, you won't feel full if you can drink many cups. But the reason we like to drink Espresso is really simple: because of the soul of their espresso.

Yes, every glass of Caffe Latte or Cappuccino you drink is made of Espresso with milk.

A good Espresso requires the following three conditions:

First: Body

A good Espresso should have a good Body (that is, a thicker taste), but now boutique coffee is becoming more and more popular, resulting in a shallower roasting depth, while lightly roasted coffee is relatively weak.

So how can we evaluate a good Espresso Body?

It is the texture of the entrance, that is, whether the Espresso tastes smooth.

Second: taste

When drinking coffee, most people will think that coffee is bitter because of preconceived ideas, but when you taste it carefully, you will find that the coffee in the cup is sour and sweet. As a matter of fact, coffee beans are the "food" of coffee fruit after processing and roasting. When we eat fruit in our daily life, we will feel the sour and sweet taste, and so will the coffee. Most of the flavors are related to the origin, variety and baking.

A good Espresso is about overall taste balance, which means that Espresso should have sour, sweet and bitter tastes. If the sweetness is higher, the quality of Espresso is better.

Third: Yu Yun (Aftertaste)

This item of Aftertaste refers to whether the taste left in the mouth after drinking coffee is comfortable and lasting.

For example, after drinking Espresso, the floral or caramel flavor in the coffee can be retained in the mouth for more than a few minutes, indicating that the Aftertaste of the coffee has a comfortable and lasting effect.

Of course there are more rules! But always tastes different, you may have your own views, so these can give you a preliminary reference.

For me, my favorite is the caramel feeling after drinking.

I almost forgot to say: the best time for Espresso offered by most stores is relatively short. It is recommended that you finish it as soon as you receive it, or else.