What Are the Differences in Popular Espresso Drinks?
Coffee houses have become wildly popular in the past ten years. Their popularity is based not only in drip coffee but the variety of espresso drinks offered. People often stick to their standard coffee or latte because they do not understand what the difference is between coffee and espresso and/or what goes into the various espresso drinks. To begin with, coffee and espresso share a lot of similarities: they are both made from coffee beans; they are ground; and they both require hot water. Coffee, however, is prepared with a larger volume of hot water than espresso. Espresso requires less water, pressure and is prepared with a finer grind. Espresso has a higher caffeine content and a far stronger taste. Because of this, the bold taste of espresso is often curbed with hot water, steamed milk and flavors in a number of different drinks. The most basic espresso drink is the espresso shot. Espresso shots are 1 to 1.25 ounces (30-37 milliliters) and a double espresso is 2-2.5 ounces (59-74
