Espresso Coffee Beans

Many people make the mistake of thinking that espresso coffee is only made from a a certain type of bean, blend or roast. The fact is Espresso  can be made with any kind of bean regardless of how it is blended or roasted. The secret is the freshness and how finely ground the Bean is. To make the perfect Espresso it requires both a genuine espresso coffee maker and an experienced hand. A true delicious Espresso coffee is a strong shot of caffeine which should ideally be savored. The cultured way to appreciate a shot of Espresso is to take the time to smell the aroma and consume it without any milk or sugar.

Where It Originated

The very first cup of espresso coffee was made in the turn of the twentieth century in Milan The word ‘espresso’ is Italian, and roughly translated means a cup of coffee made specifically for the person who will drink it. Espresso coffee quickly gained popularity all over Italy and has been widely consumed all over southern Europe for several decades. Now the beverage is quite fashionable all over the industrialized world and millions of people enjoy it regularly.

How It Is Made

Espresso coffee is pressure brewed using a machine that has a pump or lever. A true espresso making machine has a pressure of at least 135 pounds per square inch. This pressure is used to push water through about one table spoon full of compressed and carefully ground coffee. The result is between one or two ounces of thick concentrated coffee which, if brewed correctly, should have a layer of light pown froth on the top.

Different Ways Of Drinking It

Traditionally espresso coffee is consumed without adding milk or sugar, this is definitely an acquired taste and some people simply find it far too bitter. Sometimes pure espresso coffee can be too much for your taste buds, if this is the case you can sweeten the Espresso by adding sugar or milk. By adding milk you can reduce the strength and concentration of the beverage and make a cappuccino or latte. For this reason many modern day Espresso machines come with a milk steamer. This steamer will provide hot frothy milk which can be added to the Espresso coffee.

However you enjoy your Espresso it is a drink that is best consumed while in the company of freinds or relatives whose company you enjoy most since it definitely inspires conversation. Althiugh a beautiful drink drinking too much can cause headaches, and in some case make you feel a little jittery.