Friday, April 15, 2011

Espresso Basics


There are four M's of Espresso.
Miscela (coffee blend), Macinacaffe (grinder),  Macchina (espresso machine) and Mano (skills of a barista).


When all these nuanced variables are met, we can then produce great espresso.
Posted by DAHN at 1:54 AM
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11 comments:

  1. 123mikeyd123April 15, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    very interesting!

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  2. LuciferApril 15, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Interesting post, a few days ago there was a nice documentary about grinding coffee...didn't know it was that complex !
    Keep up the good work, following.

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  3. Brandon SampleApril 15, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    I like espressos, can't make one though

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  4. NemoApril 15, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    i feel like a hipster for watching that...

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  5. AtleyApril 15, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Holy freaking cow! had no idea it was so... involved! so many steps for just a tiny cup of super condensed coffee. but tasty!

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  6. JDApril 15, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    I will show my newly learned espresso skills to your mum! following!

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  7. MakiApril 15, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Just love espressos, I usually order double espresso =)

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  8. WinkApril 15, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    I LOVE COFFEE

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  9. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    love this made me hyper!

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  10. XatanaApril 15, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Coffee is terrific!

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  11. IllApril 18, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    cool, didnt really know about how these are made

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