What is espresso coffee?
It's not a bean. It's not a brand. It's not a make. So, what is it? Espresso, pronounced ess-presso, is one of the two main types of coffee brewing methods....
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It's not a bean. It's not a brand. It's not a make. So, what is it? Espresso, pronounced ess-presso, is one of the two main types of coffee brewing methods.
Originating in Italy in the early 20th century, espresso coffee, compared to filter coffee, uses a smaller quantity of coffee beans, less water and is super quick to brew. Sounds too good to be true, right?
What you'll learn in the What is espresso coffee lesson
- The history of espresso
- Its rise to fame
- How it's so much more than a bitter beverage to be ignored
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Hugh Kelly runs the research and development side of ONA Coffee, Canberra's largest specialty roaster, and supplier. As part of his role, Hugh develops new products and techniques to help the coffee industry expand and grow. With more than 10 years...
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