Espresso

Espresso is a way of making coffee that is naturally sweet, and has a strong, distinct aroma.http://www.coffeeresearch.org/espresso/potential.htm Espresso is a dark reddish color, and should be thick, but still be smooth. It is normally sold in small "shots" as it is a very powerful type of coffee with a strong kick to it. It is also known for it's crema, the light frothy foam on the top. The crema is often used in design competitions for baristas. Espresso is often used as an energy drink because of the high sugar content of the coffee.

Caffè espresso, espresso, or expresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee. There are three parts to the espresso blend - the cream, the body, and the heart. The crema is the foam on top, the body is the main coffee, and the heart is all the solid bits that were forced through the coffee in the brewing process.

The blend or bean of coffee does not matter in espresso. Darker blends are popular on the western coast of the United States while light blends are preferred on the eastern shores. Espresso is served in 1 to 2 ounce shots, and the average brew time is only 18 to 23 seconds!

• Capuccino

• Latte

• Americano

• Cafe con leche

• Machiatto

1. Affogato

2. Cortadito

3. Americano