http://www.espressos.org Espresso facts, espresso life Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:01:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What is Espresso? The word espresso comes from the Italian words caffè espresso which literally means pressed-out coffee. Espresso is brewed by forcing very hot water under high pressure through coffee that has been ground to a consistency between extremely fine and powder. This process extracts a very flavorful concentrated ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/espresso-the-morning-wake-up-call-by-dale-martin/ In Italy there is a traditional rule, known as the five M's, which all must be achieved to make good espresso. 1. Miscela (Espresso Blend) Whilst it is possible to make a bad espresso using a good blend, it is impossible to make a good espresso using a bad blend. The ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/the-five-elements-for-good-espresso-by-james-grierson/ This is the basic technique to brewing espresso. Once you have mastered this you can then start to experiment and find your very own 'Espresso Nirvarna' Use filtered water in your espresso machine. Water from the tap may contain particulates (such as dirt, sediment and rust) that can affect the ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/espresso-basics-by-james-grierson/ Do you own a restaurant, diner or coffee shop? If you do, then you have no doubt had customers requesting espressos. If you have a lot of customers wanting the best espresso that money can buy, then you owe it to yourself to invest in a commercial grade espresso machine. ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/commercial-grade-espresso-machines-make-the-best-espressos-by-dale-martin/ There are two different kinds of freddo coffee. The first is espresso freddo and the second is cappuccino freddo. Espresso freddo is made with ice, coffee and sugar (only if you want). Cappuccino freddo is the same as espresso freddo but also has some milk. So where do we start? Espresso freddo ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/espresso-freddo-or-cappuccino-freddo-by-karolos-tsiligirian/ When it comes to buying a coffee maker, one that gets you through the morning, there are so many options that it may drive you crazy. Drifting away from Starbucks and the instant stuff, there are machines that can do the job fairly well. But they must pass through a ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/10-tips-on-buying-the-best-coffee-maker-for-your-home-by-yogi-shinde/ As you know, a cappuccino is an espresso prepared with steamed and frothed milk. There are many delightful ways to make cappuccino, but you should first learn how to make a perfect espresso. Your knowledge and skill, your beans and your machine all greatly affect the quality of the coffee ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/the-art-of-making-cappuccino-by-kvn2008/ Ah, espresso! It's been called the nectar of the gods and the elixir of energy. Properly prepared, the perfect shot of espresso is an unparalleled sensory experience, encompassing four of the five senses - five, if you include the sound of this delicious drink as it is prepared and consumed. ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/tips-to-brew-the-perfect-cup-of-espresso-by-stephanie-larkin/ Single-serve coffee systems and one cup coffee makers were first introduced in the late 1990s, and have become more and more popular with each passing year. If you are considering a one cup coffee maker for your house or office, there are a number of things you should consider in ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/what-to-look-for-when-choosing-a-one-cup-coffee-maker-by-stephanie-larkin/ Espresso Buyers Guide Introduction Throughout many forums and espresso groups there lies the questions of, "What espresso machine should I buy?" People than flock to answer, each giving there own advice. This advice is sometimes biased or does not give a clear cut answer, leaving the questioner with even more ... http://www.espressos.org/2008/09/13/espresso-machine-buyers-guide-by-keith-nederhoed/