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How to drink espresso?

World Health:Let s first take a look at what espresso is: English is called espresso machine brand, and it is extracted with an espresso machine. It has a thick golden oil, ...

Aug 19,2020 | Josephine

Let's first take a look at what espresso is: English is called espresso machine brand, and it is extracted with an espresso machine. It has a thick golden oil, a strong coffee aroma, and a strong flavor. The standard extraction parameters are as follows: 9bar pressure, 92 degrees hot water, very finely ground 8-9 coffee powder, 20-30 seconds extraction time, and 1oz final extract.

Espresso can be said to be the soul of all fancy coffees: the various fancy coffees we are familiar with, such as latte, cappuccino, and mocha, are all coffee drinks made with it as a base and added with sugar and milk.

How to drink espresso

Don’t think that espresso is just a drink for those who are serious coffee addicts or professional tasters. A good espresso can even make the taste very round and sweet without adding any sugar or milk. Du and Huigan are both very strong, which is really memorable~

1. There are two options for espresso, single cup and double cup.

When ordering, the barista will ask you whether you want a single or a double. The amount of a single cup is really small. If you want a more intense stimulation, you might as well order a double.

2. What will the espresso product match?

The classic configuration will be served with a small spoon,coffee machine brand sugar packet and a glass of ice water along with the coffee.

Why do I need ice water? Ice water is used to clean the mouth of the guests, so that your sense of taste is cleared, and you can taste the taste of coffee.

3. How to drink?

The most suitable way to drink is to take a sip. After drinking a sip of white water, stir the coffee with a small spoon and drink it in 2-3 sips. Why do I need to stir it with a small spoon? The espresso is actually not uniform. The water-soluble part sinks to the bottom, while the light fat-soluble ingredients float on the surface. The purpose of stirring is to make the taste more complete and balanced, and to taste the rich flavor and aroma.

Of course, you can add sugar to your liking. Most Italians have a cup of espresso for breakfast and a croissant. Adding a little sugar to the hot espresso is the most traditional way for Italians to drink coffee.