As one of the three major beverages in the world, coffee is becoming more and more popular and has become an important daily beverage. Nowadays, with the improvement of living standards, drinking coffee has become a very fashionable way of life.

There is an Italian famous saying: Gli uomini devono essere come il buon caff, sia forte e passionale! Men should be like good coffee, both strong and passionate!

What makes Italian coffee unique is that it has a specific meaning attached to it. Italians like to refresh themselves with coffee after work, but in order to save time, they need a simple and strong cup of coffee, so they have their representative drink Espresso.

What exactly is Espresso?

"Espresso" is an Italian coffee word, which means on the spur of the moment and "for you" (freshly brewed for you immediately).

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Espresso is a coffee brewing method

According to the definition in the book "EspressoCoffee The Chemistry of Quality", it must meet the following conditions ：

Powder amount: 6.51.58g

Temperature: 905

Pressure: 92bar

Time: 305s

Extraction volume: 305ml

Espresso extraction principle

Excellent extraction is the only method for all coffee brewing methods, and espresso is no exception. It doesn't sound difficult, but the intensity of the espresso brewing process is the problem we have to face. Extracting the essence of coffee in a very short time interval is no less difficult than flushing yourself with a fire hose in 30 seconds.

In terms of espresso, excellent extraction refers to a balance of large amounts of aromatic compounds and taste compounds. In other words, the bitterness needs to be structured, the acidity needs to be fresh, and the sweetness needs to be persistent - of course, no matter which brewing method, these are the goals we pursue. All coffee has some flaws. You can't improve the quality by tasting it and know when it tastes best. But by observing the extraction rate according to the absolute minimum value, you can clearly know when this espresso tastes the worst. .

Double espresso usually has 30 to 45 grams. Depending on the characteristics of the coffee itself, it takes 25 to 35 seconds to show the full picture. Take lightly roasted Kenyan coffee as an example (I refer to the general concept of coffee beans). In order to suppress its acidity, a small flow rate and a long (at least 30 seconds) extraction process are necessary; if it is dark roasted Brazilian coffee, in order to control its bitterness, may be more suitable for vigorous brewing methods.

A perfect cup of Espresso is really hard-won

The first thing I learned was a cup of espresso, and the hardest thing in the end was also a cup of espresso

This article: Espresso You deserve to have a production guide!

Espresso extraction process demonstration/Produced by Intellectuals Cafe

Espresso is a refreshing "good medicine"

Some people say that Espresso is a drink for men. , I think it is exciting enough, and some people say that having a cup of concentrated drink every morning will make you more energetic, and if you don’t drink a cup, you will not have the energy to work. For me, I can't help but want to drink a cup of rich espresso at any time, it has such magic.

Espresso is an attitude towards life

Drinking coffee is just a lifestyle habit or attitude. As the saying goes, a day’s plan begins in the morning. For baristas, a cup of espresso in the morning Returning to work has become a habit.

There are more and more coffee shops in China, and more and more people start their day with coffee. All kinds of people hang out in coffee shops, sit at the bar, order a cup of espresso, chat with the barista, and share their stories about coffee.

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