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.