Five identities of Espresso Coffee knowledge of Italian Coffee

Espresso is Italian for "make it for you right away," and the urge to make coffee is expressed in words. In the eyes of those who "play" coffee, Espresso is no longer a simple "espresso", it is a comprehensive coffee, a roasting method, a coffee brewing method, a cuisine, and a life.

Identity 1: Mixed coffee

Espresso is the art of synthesizing coffee and allows one to study its recipe for a lifetime. Generally speaking, sun-dried beans have a mellow taste, while water-washed beans have a sweet taste;1 - 2 years old new beans have a lively acid and taste, while aged beans are stable and thick. As for the recipe, just like composing a musical concerto, it depends only on the long experience and self-experiment of the old master. No wonder the coffee master enjoys a high status in Italy.

Identity 2: Baking Method

Espresso is a method of roasting, and the "Espresso" available in stores must be a heavily roasted coffee bean suitable for brewing espresso. Espresso often uses deep baking to drive lipids to the outlet of the cell pores, when baking temperatures exceed 200 ° C and a few seconds can destroy the whole pot of beans. It has to be said that mastery of Espresso baking degree is an art.

Identity 3: Cooking Method

Espresso is a method of using technology to brew coffee. It must meet the following conditions: the amount of coffee powder is between 5 and 8 grams, the water temperature is between 85℃ and 95℃, the water pressure is between 7 and 9 atmospheres, and the filtration time is not less than 25 seconds and not more than 35 seconds. A cup of coffee brewed in this way is the most fragrant Espresso.

Identity 4: Cooking Creativity

Because the flavor of Espresso is strong, milk or other drinks will not be diluted, so it can be made into a variety of fancy coffee, which has become a creative dish.

For example, add milk and cinnamon powder to make cappuccino; add milk and chocolate sauce to make coffee mocha; add only milk foam to make a macchiato; add whipped cream to make a sweet connaught.

Identity 5: A Life

In Italy, Espresso is a daily necessity for locals. In the morning, drink a latte (made of milk and Espresso) at home; then, go to the store for a cup of Espresso, drink it in front of the bar, and wait for the time, you can talk to people, even the coffee master also joined in at this time, making the cafe a small social world.