Over the years, espresso coffee has gained considerable ground in popularity. In the United States alone, the consumption of espresso has inspired entrepreneurs to set up coffee carts that specialize in the selling of espresso coffee. You can find these shops in bookstores, supermarkets, cinemas, laundromats, drive throughs, gas stations, hospitals, pratically anywhere, including public parks and of course cafes and restaurants. In Seattle alone, there may be an espresso cart every two blocks. They are almost as prevalent as the hotdog carts in New York.
As the name would suggest, espresso coffee is a quick way of brewing the drink. It is different from other types of coffee preparation in that to make an espresso, you have to extract coffee flavor from the coffee beans by subjecting them into the high-pressure steam of today’s espresso machines.
When you order an espresso coffee, you will be served a one- or two-ounce shot of very strong coffee.
There are several factors that go into making a good espresso coffee.
The Roast — the beans are roasted dark until they appear oily. Espresso beans are often a selection of different coffee...