Do you really understand Espresso?

Coffee fragrance guide: espresso, almost every cafe menu will appear on the name, small cups, thick liquid, brownish red grease... Maybe you make countless cups of espresso every day, or a single product or a base for all kinds of coffee, but do you really understand this small 30ml?

Origin and composition of espresso coffee

Acheri, founder of espresso. By modifying the piston pressure system, Gaggia made the brewed coffee float with a layer of golden coffee fat (Crema), the first appearance of this substance is recognized as the official birth of espresso coffee. Espresso is not as old as wine, but it is popular with fans all over the world, especially in southern European countries such as Italy, Spain and Portugal. Since then, espresso coffee has become a classic representative of Italy, capturing the hearts of generations.

Espresso is a pure coffee drink with no condiments, usually covered with a thick layer of brownish red oil foam, which consists of vegetable oils, proteins and sugars.

2. Classification and taste of espresso coffee

(1)of espresso

A cup of Single Espresso is equivalent to twice the strength of regular coffee. This coffee usually uses 7-10 grams of coffee powder to brew 25-30 ml of espresso in 25-30 seconds. The amount is small but very strong. A small cup is enough to help you wake up. Authentic espresso tastes stable and intense, so first-timers should not drink more than two cups a day, otherwise the liver will not be able to stand it.

(2)Double espresso.

Double Espresso is an enhanced version of Espresso, the equivalent of alcohol, a drink exclusively for men, suitable for people who are obsessed with coffee. Because compared to a single espresso, this coffee is very harsh and strong, and it is difficult for ordinary people to drink.

(3)Triple espresso

There is no doubt that Triple Espresso is the limit of the limit, but some extreme people are after the feeling of being surrounded by the whole taste. This coffee generally does not need to be drunk quickly and can be brewed slowly. However, if you are not sure whether you can absorb it, you must not try it easily, because once you like it, you will be unable to extricate yourself.

(4)coffee beverage

For some people, the usual thick, scalding espresso is hard to swallow because the bitterness of the coffee is uncomfortable, and people have the idea of adding spices to espresso. In fact, a good espresso is like a good base wine and can be mixed into a variety of coffee drinks. More common are Cappuccino (Cappuccino), latte (Coffee Latte), fancy mocha (Mocha), macchiato (Macchiato), etc., these coffee drinks generally add milk, milk foam or chocolate and other spices, taste a lot lighter, but still sweet and rich, deeply loved by girls.

3. The production process of espresso coffee

Espresso is a favorite of many people. How is this coffee made?

(1)material

Coffee powder, coffee powder bowl, purified water, espresso machine, coffee cup

(2)manufacturing parameters

Coffee ratio: 6.5±1.5g

Water temperature: 90±5℃

Water pressure: 9±2bar

Time: 30±5s

(3)step

First in the coffee powder bowl filled with a coffee powder, the powder after the smooth pressure into a "powder cake";

Pour into the espresso machine filter, tap the coffee filter lid, so that coffee powder evenly distributed;

Install the coffee maker, add purified water according to the instructions of the machine, activate the switch, and extract 30 ml of espresso coffee.

4, Italian espresso drinking method

The orthodox way to drink espresso is to drink it quickly, when the coffee tastes best, and the caffeine intake is also low, and you can enjoy the delicious while considering health.

(1)Common drinking methods

Italians who drink espresso usually don't add any spices, because they like the coffee to be extremely original, and any other ingredient will ruin a good cup of coffee. However, as ordinary consumers, people generally prefer to add sugar and milk, etc., and drink it after a little stirring. The beauty of this drinking method is to feel the melting process of semi-melted sugar in the mouth, experience the unique enjoyment from bitter to sweet, and the slender aftertaste is intoxicating.

(2)A man's drink.

Men generally like strong taste, so they will drink a mouthful of ice water to remove the impurities in the mouth, and then drink up the coffee in one mouthful. Ice water and hot coffee are like ice and fire double baptism. Some people like to add rum or whiskey to coffee to experience the strong and confrontational taste, which is the highest level of espresso drinking.

(3)Women's drinking.

In contrast, women drink much more elegantly and gracefully. The common way to drink is to mix it with a cup of warm water and slowly taste the beautiful espresso coffee. The gentle and soft posture forms a sharp contrast with the passionate man. Cappuccino and latte, which are processed from espresso, are also women's favorites.

In addition to taste, coffee brings a relaxed mood, a worthy lifestyle, and a unique art of life. Life is like a cup of espresso, if you complain about its bitterness, it is because you have not experienced the joy of bitter. The flavor of this coffee is compressed along with the high-pressure brewing process, and the rich coffee aroma can only be felt by savoring the bitterness of coffee.

Source: Red Wine Encyclopedia