How to prepare an espresso

A real espresso is not just a very strong drink. It is obtained by passing through the filter with ground coffee hot water pressure water. For the preparation of one serving, about 7-9 grams of coffee packed into a tablet will be needed for a small cup of water (about 30 ml). Drink due to this is very strong and maximum aromatic.

For the preparation of espresso coffee, grains of strong roasting are required. However, they should not be overcooked, so that the drink does not acquire a burnt smell or taste. You can buy ready-made packages marked "espresso". You can prepare the mixture yourself, mixing for this grains robusta and arabica.

Espresso can be double (by the amount of coffee), lungo (twice the amount of water), ristretto (standard weight of grains, 18-20 ml of water), makiato (with foamed milk), kon-panna (with whipped cream), fredo (With ice), makiato fredo, latte (with milk in 3: 7 proportions), latte macchiato (three-layer: milk, coffee and milk foam), romance (with lemon juice), corretto (with liquor or other liquor).

Making Espresso Coffee

In the coffee maker, pour the coffee, compress it with a temper. If the procedure is carried out correctly, the water will pass through the pore Shock is very slow. 30 ml of the drink should be cooked in seconds 20-30.

On the surface of the cup formed a dense reddish skin with veins. Too light foam indicates that there were disturbances in the cooking technology (improper grinding, an incorrect amount of powder was covered). By the way, to make the drink tastier, the coffee maker should be warmed first, just boiling water in the cup, and then just start preparing the drink. Water should be taken filtered or bottled.

They drink cooked coffee from special cups called "demitas". They are made of thick porcelain, usually white, not more than 80 ml by volume. Due to thick walls, the drink retains heat for a long time. Before pouring coffee, the cup must be heated with steam or boiling water. According to the rules, the capacity of the drink is not more than 2/3 (usually 30 ml).

Although 30 ml of coffee, it would seem, you can drink a couple of sips, you should still savor it slowly. Aftertaste from each sip persists for a long time, so you need to be able to stretch the pleasure.

Selection of grains or with Beverage mix

It is believed that the best roast for espresso coffee is Italian. Do not buy flavored varieties. Extra notes (even pleasant ones) will prevent you from evaluating the quality of the drink. Although it is sometimes permissible to supplement a drink with topping.

The most popular espresso in grains is also Italian. For example, many of us prefer to buy Lavazza. The grinding of the grains for espresso must be very fine. If you rub the powder with your fingers, then there must be a feeling of sand. If it seems that in the hands of the crystals of sugar - then the grinding is larger than the required.

On sale now there are also different versions of coffee makers. Well suited carob. Ideally, the Espresso machine will cope with the task. But it is much more expensive, so for home use it is bought quite rarely.