espresso
Sign in to savethumb|upright=1.2|A cup of espresso served in Ventimiglia, Italy thumb|An espresso being pulled from an E-61|E61-style [[espresso machine with a bottomless (naked) portafilter, 2014]] Espresso (, ) is a concentrated form of coffee produced by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans. Originating in Italy, espresso has become one of the most popular coffee-brewing methods worldwide. It is characterized by its small serving size, typically 25–30 ml, and its distinctive layers: a dark body topped with a lighter-colored foam called "crema".
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Espresso is a concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans, served in a small portion of about 25–30 ml and topped with a layer of foam called "crema." Originating in Italy, it has become one of the most popular coffee-brewing methods around the world.
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Key facts
- Nutritional value.name
- Coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared
- Nutritional value.kJ
- 8.4
- Nutritional value.carbs
- 0.
- Nutritional value.fat
- 0.2
- Nutritional value.protein
- 0.1
- Nutritional value.magnesium_mg
- 80
- Nutritional value.riboflavin_mg
- 0.2
- Nutritional value.niacin_mg
- 5.2
- Nutritional value.water
- 97.8 g
- Nutritional value.opt1n
- Theobromine
- Nutritional value.opt1v
- 0 mg
- Nutritional value.opt2n
- Caffeine
Article
18 sectionsContents
- Etymology and spelling
- History
- Early history
- Bezzera's invention
- Achieving higher pressures
- Characteristics
- Nutrition
- Process
- Roasts
- Variables
- Machines
- Espresso-based drinks
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Works cited
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|upright=1.2|A cup of espresso served in Ventimiglia, Italy thumb|An espresso being pulled from an E-61|E61-style [[espresso machine with a bottomless (naked) portafilter, 2014]] Espresso (, ) is a concentrated form of coffee produced by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans. Originating in Italy, espresso has become one of the most popular coffee-brewing methods worldwide. It is characterized by its small serving size, typically 25–30 ml, and its distinctive layers: a dark body topped with a lighter-colored foam called "crema".
Espresso machines use pressure to extract a highly concentrated coffee with a complex flavor profile in a short time, usually 25–30 seconds. The result is a beverage with a higher concentration of suspended and dissolved solids than regular drip coffee, giving espresso its characteristic body and intensity. While espresso contains more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages, its typical serving size results in less caffeine per serving compared to larger drinks such as drip coffee.