The beloved expresso originated in Italy back in the early 1900s, when Luigi Bezzera filed a patent for a machine that forced boiling water and steam through a coffee grind into a cup. Today’s modern espresso machines are so advanced that you can make a cup with just the touch of a button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An espresso is not specific to a type of bean or roast. Rather it is defined by the brewing technique used to create it. Espressos can be made using any type of coffee beans and roast levels but it must follow a specific brewing process to be classified as an Espresso. This method involves a small amount of nearly boiling water being pressed through finely-ground coffee beans. Here are the exact specifications to create an espresso:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Espresso machines are specifically programmed to follow this process, and maintain a certain temperature, pressure, and brewing time. As a result of the pressurized brewing process, the flavors and chemicals in a typical cup of espresso are very concentrated and have a thicker consistency than other types of coffee. The flavor is typically very rich and sometimes bitter, which is why it is served in small quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the high concentration of flavor and caffeine, espresso is also used as the basis for other variations of coffee. When correctly brewed, the espresso will feature a layer of rich, dark golden cream on its surface, known as the crema. This is a tell-tale sign of quality espresso. Espressos are usually prepared and drank without the addition of sugar or syrup to sweeten them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/bushybeardcoffee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Expresso-cup-2.jpg\")
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