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Fresh Delicious Espresso
By John Cranby
Your favorite coffee house probably serves it and many people
claim to enjoy it, but does anyone really know what an espresso
should taste like? The general consensus is that it should be
flavored much like freshly ground coffee, yet still be extraordinarily
sweet with a potent aroma.
The thin layer of foam at the top of the cup (also known as crema)
should have a dark brownish red color and should be smooth but
also thick. In order to be considered perfect you should be able
to enjoy the flavor straight with nothing added but it should
be strong enough that it does not disappear into the milk. It
is also said that for several minutes after it has been consumed
there should still be a pleasant aftertaste on the palate.
Rules For Brewing Perfect Espressos At Home
If you are interested in brewing perfect espressos from home,
then there are some interesting tips available. Should any of
these particular factors be left out, you will be left with a
less than perfect tasting cup of hot coffee.
The first rule is rule is that the espresso blend should be fresh
and it is recommended that it should be used within four days
after roasting. Be careful because many times it will be roasted
too dark resulting in a very bitter brew. So roast light in order
to preserve the sugar and aroma.
Use A Burr Grinder
In order to maintain perfect extraction of the coffee beans,
a burr grinder is preferred. Also, do not just grind a bunch at
one time; only grind to order ensuring freshness. The oils that
are protected inside of the bean become exposed to the air, which
then can become stale.
Training a barista (coffee bar server) is a serious business
to many companies, especially when it comes to making perfect
espressos. The instructions are very detailed and include the
amount of time that the coffee should be ground (15 to 20 seconds)
and only done when a shot has been ordered, to ensure freshness.
Next comes tamping of the coffee that is in the porta-filter,
done by pressing the tamper gently on the freshly ground coffee,
something that is imperative for a properly made espresso. While
the coffee is being tamped you should also be gently tapping the
filter to ensure that the coffee will be evenly distributed. The
entire process should only take about 25 to 29 seconds and you
will have made the perfect cup.
About the Author:
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Did You Know?
There are countless ways to give your body a boost of energy.
You can do a quick workout that gets your heart and lungs pumping.
You can give yourself a shake to wake your body up. Or you can
try the quick fix of caffeine.
Caffeine has long been used as a source of energy. Even diet
pills contain ingredients that contain caffeine. The whole goal
is to get your body going but there is nothing that does it quite
like a hot cup of coffee.
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