Who said only Europeans drink espresso?
By: Antonio Abrantes, 11/04/07 It used to be thought only Europeans could hold down a cup of espresso in the morning or as an afternoon drink. We all love those sugary drinks from Starbucks or Dunkin’ Doughnuts, but espresso can be so much more refreshing on those cold mornings – and better for your diet, too. Thanks to the Starbucks phenomenon, it is okay to drink this once shunned, “it’s too strong” coffee drink. What most people do not understand is that, espresso is made from the same beans of the ever-popular coffee; however, it is ground finer and brewed with significantly less water. In order to make the perfect espresso you have to start with great beans. Personally, I recommend Illy coffee – the medium roast – it is widely available in specialty kitchen stores or even specialty grocery stores, or directly from Illy’s website. The majority of home espresso machines now accept pods – this makes it much easier to make a great cup of espresso without having to grind, and pack your
