Does Espresso Coffee Need Special Beans?
Although espresso coffee is gaining in popularity, there is still a bit of confusion about the type of beans needed for this beverage. Technically, espresso is not about the coffee bean, but is about the way this drink is made. Now that’s not to say that the coffee beans used for espresso are not important; actually the opposite is true. Because of the way espresso is brewed, the types of beans used are vitally important to the overall taste of this coffee. • The Coffee Bean Connection Espresso coffee is all about hot water and coffee beans. But it’s the way these two ingredients are put together that spells the success of this drink. Espresso coffee needs hot water, around 90 degrees centigrade. The temperature of the water is critical, because if it’s too hot, the resulting drink will be bitter, and if it’s too cold it will be sour. • Temperature is just right When the temperature is just right, the hot water is forced through the ground espresso coffee. This beverage is thicker than
