When you think of regular coffee, many people think of the kind of coffee you get when you order a blend or iced coffee at a cafe.
At more discerning coffee shops, they might also offer straight coffee or single-origin coffee. But what about espresso?
Is it different from these types of regular coffee?
Espresso is much richer than regular coffee, with a concentrated bitterness, sweetness, acidity, and aroma. It's extracted under high pressure in a special machine, extracting finely ground beans in a short time of about 20 to 30 seconds.
Regular coffee, on the other hand, is extracted slowly over several minutes using gravity to force hot water through the coffee. Compared to espresso, it's lighter and easier to drink.
Espresso is served in a small amount per cup, compared to the 100-150ml of regular coffee. Espresso is typically consumed in a small, rich portion, quickly, while regular coffee is sipped slowly over a longer period.
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