espresso

Certainly the preferred method in France for consuming coffee. An espresso prepared with specialty coffee is rich and smooth without being bitter. This widely popular method, however, is one of the most difficult to master. A good espresso requires rigorous preparation, expensive equipment, and adjustment of numerous variables. Even a professional barista must pull a handful of failed espressos every morning before achieving the right combination of all parameters. This guide is intended for preparation with a manual espresso machine such as the Delonghi Dedica.