Espresso Based Guide
Sometimes mistakenly spelled expresso.
Espresso based guide. In this post we explore some of the more conventional espresso based drinks. Espresso that small yet mighty cup of rich creamy coffee is more than just a drink its the foundation of the espresso based drink family. While most of us know the difference between a cappuccino and a latte there are a plethora of unique delicious espresso based drinks. First a few generally accepted definitions or terminology.
When you order an espresso youll get a 1 oz shot of concentrated. The result is a small volume of highly concentrated coffee flavor and thats what makes it perfect as a base for mixing drinks. An espresso is a 1 ounce coffee beverage made from 7 to 9 grams 025 032 ounces of ground beans ground to an average of 325 microns brewed at 9 bar of pressure 135 psi at approximately 90 degrees c. An espresso drink is a specialty coffee drink that includes one or more shots of espresso that are pulled on an espresso machine espresso maker like those from saeco that uses pressurized extraction in order to force very hot water under very high pressure through a compressed eg compacted tamped bed of roasted ground coffee.
By definition espresso is relatively simple. An espresso has a layer of foam on top known as a crema not illustrated which contains many of the aromatics and flavours of the drink. A quick guide to espresso based drinks.