The basic style of kung fu coffee: Single espresso espresso

Single espresso

Single espresso is the basic style of kung fu coffee, the weight is quite small, is the most popular coffee in Europe, if you go to a cafe or restaurant to order only coffee, the waiter will definitely bring a cup of such kung fu coffee directly. They like to use a small glass similar to Shooter, and most of them drink it dry in one or two gulps, rarely slowly tasting it, as opposed to chewing slowly in Chinese kung fu tea. Espresso frees people from the mystery of single-origin coffee and the complexity of coffee beans, usually using deep-roasted blended coffee beans. Once the formula is approved and confirmed, it will not change for decades, and the taste is quite stable.

Good kung fu coffee is difficult to make at home, and requires the more professional the coffee machine. The pressure of the machine is not large enough, the water circulation system is not smooth enough, and the equipped handle and even the powder press are not smooth enough, which will affect the quality of a cup of Espresso. A good cup of kung fu coffee is made by extremely high pressure, allowing water vapor to flow quickly through the compressed coffee powder, extracting a fine sugar-like powder into an essential juice. The time should not exceed 30 seconds, the temperature should not exceed 90 degrees Celsius, the force of manual powder pressing should at least exceed 20 kilograms, the coffee grease should be 3 mm thick, the requirements are extremely accurate, and it is absolutely necessary to be true.

How to drink:

Even in coffee shops, where you don't need a special setting to drink Espresso, and sometimes you don't even need a table, many people like to stand at the bar and watch the barista make a cup of Espresso beautifully and smoothly, then bring it over and finish it off in three seconds.

Recommended collocation:

1. Fresh lemonade, because Espresso is very strong, it is best to drink some water before drinking, clear the taste, at least not thirsty.

2. Brownie cake, because coffee is very bitter, so you can match very sweet brownie cake, neutralize the taste.

3. Stand at the counter and chat with the barista for a while, then quickly leave.