Barista Tips About Espresso Coffee

Barista, what is Espresso Coffee? The barista turned to see one of his patrons seated at the coffee table and knew this would be an interesting conversation. Indeed, the barista said, what is Espresso Coffee? Or, as Italians would say, “Qual è il caffè Espresso?” The patron smiled and added, since Espresso is originally a…

What Is An Espresso Machine?

An espresso machine is used to produce the traditionally Italian coffee beverage called espresso. Espresso machines are fitted with a metal filter container that is filled with ground coffee that is tamped down to compact the coffee grounds, and the metal filter is locked in place in the machine. Some espresso machines are automatic while…

Coffee Facts And The Origin Of Coffee

The origin of the word “coffee” entered English in 1598 via Italian caffè. This word was created via Turkish kahve, which in turn came into being via Arabic qahwa, a truncation of qahhwat al-bun or wine of the bean. Traditional Islam prohibits the use of alcohol as a beverage, and coffee provided a suitable alternative…

Drinking Coffee in Rome

Like all of Italy, the capital city of Rome has long been famed for its coffee and coffee bars. Italians take pride in their coffee, or caffé in Italian, and many cultures around the world have adopted Italian favourites like cappuccino, latte and macchiato. As one might expect in a country that takes coffee so…