About Espresso
Espresso is prepared by forcing pressurized steam through finely ground dark-roast coffee beans. Think of it is strong, concentrated coffee. You can add extra ’shots’ of espresso to make your drink stronger.
About the Diagrams
I gathered most of my information from Wikipedia and tidbits from other online sources. Know that drinks might be prepared a [...]
Why Are You Still Drinking That Boring Old Coffee?
By Nazima Golamaully
Are you one of those die-hard traditionalists that thinks that Starbucks is an affront to everything that is good and righteous in this world? Or do you just think that all those fancy options you have for your coffee today are perversions on what is [...]
The History of Espresso Coffee Makers
Author: Ian Traynor
Espresso coffee makers came into existence from man’s need for a faster cup of coffee. The espresso machines not only produced the coffee faster but also produced a better one.
Espresso coffee makers came into existence from man’s need for a faster cup of coffee. The espresso machines not [...]
Excerpt from UTNE READER, Nov/Dec 94, by Mark Schapiro, “Muddy Waters”
Prior to 1000 A.D.: Members of the Galla tribe in Ethiopia notice that they get an energy boost when they eat a certain berry, ground up and mixed with animal fat.
1000 A.D.: Arab traders bring coffee back to their homeland and cultivate the plant for [...]