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Espresso is a specialty coffee drink that is made by forcing hot, but not boiling, water through coffee that has been ground to a fine powder. this results in a thicker coffee than the conventional kind. Do to the process in making espresso the coffee is concentrated and contains three times the caffeine of regular brewed coffee. Espresso is often the base for latte, mochas and cappuccino. To make espresso you need to have an espresso machine.
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Fast Facts
- Invented in 1843 in Italy
- Contains about 40 mg caffeine per oz.
- Can only be made on an Espresso Machine
- Espresso serving is called a shot
- Many espresso drinks include milk
- Starbucks is a popular franchise that serves espresso
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Drinks Made With Espresso
- Latte
- Cappuccino
- Frappuccino
- Mochas
- Ristretto
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Why do we need to top espresso drinks with whipped cream? It's as bad as adding assorted fruity flavors and still calling it a martini.
@dstt9901 | November 08, 2009 09:42 PM -
We also have awesome coffee and espresso drinks and #freeWifi - perfect for a day like today.
@barboheme | November 08, 2009 08:31 PM -
11/8/09 Have been using aerolatte to whip milk, especially for iced espresso drinks for way over a y: .. http://bit.ly/IUahm
@drnelk | November 08, 2009 02:37 PM -
@MildewPea Ahaha. It's ridic! I don't know. I think I only like espresso drinks. Or the novelty of having a latte with art on top.
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View All Espresso Drinks Questions (585) | Ask a QuestionIf you buy an espresso from a coffee shop, should it have a small amount of grounds at the bottom of the cup?? (3 Answers)Sounds like too fine a grind or the filter holes are too big. Some grounds is typical, though sometimes less than appetizing. If you were at home and it grosses ... read moreWhat is the best brand of espresso beans/grinds to gift? (3 Answers)Peet's Coffee Some of the original founders of Starbucks actually sold Starbucks to focus on Peets, because they wanted to focus on better quality rather than mass quantity and expansion. ... read moreCan you use espresso bean for regular coffee? (5 Answers)You certainly can use an espresso roast bean for regular coffee. Espresso beans are actually the same type of beans you would use for coffee, though they are often roasted ... read moreWhat is moderate drinking? (2 Answers)The Dietary Guidelines for Americans defines moderate drinking as: "having no more than 1 drink per day for women and no more than 2 drinks per day for men. This ... read more
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