Precursors
The first espresso machine or prototype was created in France in 1822 by Louis Bernard Rabaut. See more

Espresso is generally thicker than coffee brewed by other methods, with a viscosity similar to that of warm honey. This is due to the higher … See more

In a 100 ml (grams, 3.5 oz) reference amount, espresso has significant levels of dietary mineral magnesium, the B vitamins niacin See more

Media related to Espresso at Wikimedia Commons The dictionary definition of espresso at Wiktionary
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Espresso is made by forcing very hot water under high pressure through finely ground compacted coffee. There is no universal standard defining the process of extracting espresso, … See more

In addition to being served alone, espresso is frequently blended, notably with milk—either steamed (without significant foam), wet … See more

• Bersten, Ian (1993). Coffee Floats Tea Sinks: Through History and Technology to a Complete Understanding. Helian Books. ISBN See more