How would you like a cup of espresso?

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Characteristics of ESPRESSO:

The ESPRESSO is so thick that it's frightening.

A normal cup of hand brew is about 150-180c.c, but the same amount of espresso is only 30c.c, which is 5-6 times stronger than hand-brewed coffee. Moreover, because of the use of rapid high-pressure extraction, espresoo retains the most coffee oil, which is the so-called crema, so this beverage is much stronger than ordinary coffee. However, this consistency has little comparable experience in ordinary people's life, so it is not easy to accept in the senses. Is there anyone willing to drink soy sauce ointment?.

ESPRESSO tastes so strong that it scares people to death.

It was just thick on the palate, don't forget that all the flavors have to be 5-6 times. Let's imagine: some people in Kenya AA thought it was so sour, but now it's 5-6 times. Originally, some people in syphon Manning thought it was so bitter and thick that they could not get into it, but now it has become 5-6 times. Originally, some people found it a little astringent and unlikable, but now it has become 5-6 times.

ESPRESSO is so uncomfortable that it scares people to death

At the beginning of drinking espresso, it is easy to feel uncomfortable, palpitations, irritability, sleeplessness, etc., so espresso is regarded as refusing to go to and from the account. As a matter of fact, the caffeine of espresso is not necessarily higher than that of other coffee, but the key is to match the amount of water consumed. After all, hand flushing or syphon still uses more water to dissolve caffeine, and the best way to get rid of caffeine is to drink plenty of water, so it's easy to drain caffeine by going to the bathroom, which is less uncomfortable. When tasting espresso, if you don't drink water, it's easier to let caffeine affect the body. In fact, it is not the fault of espresso itself, but should cooperate with drinking more water.

So, how do we drink espresso?

Just try espresso, don't try to be brave, don't force it, let your body fall in love with it naturally.

Drink method one: ESPRESSO does not add anything, sip at least two sips

Again, no matter how scared you are of espresso, you should give the cafe owner and yourself a chance to drink without adding anything. However, if the concentration of espresso is high and the taste is strong, if you are not used to it, the strong taste will definitely make the beginners see Venus in the eyes of the beginners, so it is recommended to take a sip for the first time and let espresso slowly send out its fragrance in the mouth. If you still feel bitter and astringent, take a break for a few seconds and then take a second sip.

Usually beginners can't stand the first bite because the original clean mouth suddenly accepts such a strong taste, which is very exciting and unaccustomed. But on the contrary, the second sip can better taste the real taste of espresso, because with the first mouthful of bedding, the mouth will be more adapted to the rich taste of espresso. At this time, the aroma, fruit acid, stone fruit flavor and other flavors of coffee will be easier to identify, and the body will not reject them.

ESPRESSO adds a lot of sugar without stirring

After tasting the original taste of espresso, if you are still not used to it, it doesn't matter. You don't have to drink it hard, you might as well choose the same way to enjoy the taste of espresso, but a much better way to import it, that is to add a lot of sugar.

Espresso+ sugar addition: in a small espresso cup, add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar directly, or a whole bag of sugar, be careful not to stir, let the sugar naturally precipitate at the bottom of the cup, and then taste it, the taste of sugar will soften the bitter taste of espresso, making the drink in the cup show a rich but sweet taste, very special, but much easier for beginners to accept.

ESPRESSO with chocolate, scoop up and drink

If you like the happy taste of chocolate, you might as well buy a piece of chocolate and bring it to the cafe. The fusion of chocolate and espresso is very wonderful, enjoying a full-bodied sweetness that is completely different from other drinks. Espresso+ chocolate addition: in a small espresso cup, add a small piece of chocolate chip / piece, stir slightly, then scoop it up with a small spoon. Chocolate is not limited to brands, but it is recommended that the chocolate% is too high, about 50% is about the same, even if you buy popular brand chocolate casually, the effect is still very good.

Pay special attention to the chocolate% is too high, after adding, it is easy to thicken and thicken, it may not add points to espresso, slightly sweet chocolate can soften espresso, but also for chocolate and espresso to do a good fusion, otherwise sometimes there will be the feeling that the two can not be melted. Italian national treasure brand illy has thin slices of chocolate specially drunk with espresso, and the portions are very large. I like to peel half into the espresso to drink first, and the remaining half to finish the chocolate slowly after drinking espresso with the end rhyme of espresso. The taste is so beautiful that beginners forget that it is a horrible espresso.

ESPRESSO with ice, gently shake the glass

If the weather is a little hot, or if the mouth is unbearably strong after the first sip, you can ask the store for a piece of ice, throw it into the espresso cup, shake it gently, and wait for the espresso cup to become chilled, then you can try the chilled espresso.

In the process of cooling Espresso, the ice will melt a little ice water, but because the capacity of espresso itself is small, it will not melt too thin, it can still better maintain the original flavor of espresso, but can moderately reduce the concentration of espresso. And the cold taste can also make the coffee refreshing, and the sour taste will also become more pleasant, many people can not stand the part of espresso is to feel sour very strange, but after being chilled, it makes espresso more like fruit vinegar, which makes it easier for beginners to taste and enjoy the unique acid performance of espresso.

ESPRESSO add water and drink as a single cup of coffee

In fact, espresso water is the average store in the sale of American coffee, this way of drinking is actually quite mainstream, and can also be a good performance of espresso flavor. Then why not just order American style? The reason is simple, because espresso can become American, and American can't become espresso. (hidden reason: sometimes espresso is cheaper than American)

If you order espresso, you can taste the original flavor first, and then turn it into an American style. And it is the American style that you like. If you want to drink hot water, add hot water and ice water if you like, and you can decide on your own. You can also use the way you have been taught to drink coffee before, adding some water in the middle of drinking and adding water while drinking, feeling the change of temperature and shade at the same time, and drinking espresso as a single item of coffee, which is very effective in learning.