espresso

Espresso is the result of pressurized water flowing through finely ground coffee beans, resulting in a 23-27 second pour that looks like a flow of warm honey. The 1-ounce to 1.5-ounce shot should finish with a light-nutmeg colored "crema" on top. Some people test an espresso shot by counting the number of seconds it takes for a teaspoon of sugar to slip through the crema. At least two seconds should indicate a decent shot — three is better.

Espresso, often mispronounced "expresso," is the basis for several beverages in coffeehouses and cafes in the United States and around the world. This article explains the espresso menu at Starbucks, the company that undoubtedly sells more espresso shots than any other. For an illustrated guide to espresso drinks, click here. The person making those drinks is often called a barista.

Espresso blends vary from coffee roaster to coffee roaster. Try a pound from regional roasters like Larry's Beans or Cashua Coffee; their espresso blends are available for purchase online.

Espresso has inspired a multitude of enthusiasts both within the blogosphere and in society, some of whom contend in barista competitions.

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• Espressos Made Easy With These Two Great New Machines

  
  memoirs on a rainy day — Authority: 147
  Espressos are an acquired taste, but once you start drinking them, it’s hard to stop. There’s no better way than making these at home. Read More… Posted in blogs, technology Tagged: Apartment Therapy, blogs, coffee machine, cooking, espresso, technology, unplggd
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• East Bay Express: Surfing Coffee’s “Third Wave”

  
  Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com — Authority: 115
  Today’s East Bay Express published a good, and long-overdue, cover story on some of the quality coffee changes going on in our fair East Bay: Surfing Coffee’s “Third Wave” | Feature | East Bay Express. Its use of the Third Wave crutch is unfortunate, but also par for the course these days. Meanwhile, we will ...
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  This near-jet black beauty of a cigar is made by A.J. Fernandez who has made cigars for Rocky Patel, Padilla and the Man O’ War lines as well. I must be honest, this is one of the better looking cigars I have seen. In addition to the jet black wrapper it is a rather smallish torpedo that absolutely glistens with ...
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• Coffee

  
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• SOBs Least Favorite Shows Of The Noughties: #1- Triple Espresso

  
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• Peppermint Mocha Truffles

  
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• Video: A Day in the Life of a Canadian Barista

  
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  . (via: John Giannakos ) Posted in cafes, coffee, coffee equipment, espresso, people, synesso Tagged: barista, cafe, coffee, Ecco Caffe, espresso, grinders, mahlkonig
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• Choosing the Best Demitasse Cup is Simple

  
  Atomsantics.com — Authority: 148
  When it comes to drinking your favorite espresso, the cup you will be using or the demitasse cup is very crucial in completing your espresso drinking experience. There is a big difference between one type of espresso cup and another. When it comes to functionality and aesthetics, other types of cups are not [...]
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• Abbey’s Favorite Concerts of 2009

  
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• Purchasing the Greatest Espresso Cup is Straightforward

  
  Thar She Goes — Authority: 147
  The demitasse cup is a very crucial element when it comes to drinking the best espresso since without it, your espresso drinking experience will not be complete. There is a big difference between one type of espresso cup and another. When it comes to functionality and aesthetics, other types of cups are not suitable ...
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• Desserted in December

  
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• A Few Of My Favorite Things-’09 Christmas & Holiday Gift Guide

  
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• HP Pavilion DV4-1541US 14.1-Inch Espresso Laptop – Up to 4.25 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)

  
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• HP Pavilion DV7-3060US 17.3-Inch Espresso Laptop – Up to 4.5 Hours of Battery Life (Windows 7 Home Premium)

  
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• sink or swim

  
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• Espresso 1.1 improves speed, adds new Snippet engine

  
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• The myth of the perfect espresso

  
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  Last Friday, the UK edition of Wired magazine published one of those well-meaning articles that thoughtlessly got much of it all wrong: Computing the perfect coffee. At the article’s core is the myth of the “perfect” espresso — something we believe to be about as real as the tooth fairy.Blame for the modern ...
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• Cuisinart Programmable Espresso Maker Em200

  
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