I just made my first cup of Italian coffee! It’s strong, for sure. It ends up that I like my café con zucchero molto. Seriously – that stuff will put hair on your back. (Which wouldn’t be so bad – they keep it chilly in Italian buildings). But WOW do I feel awake! I’m trying to accustom my body to caffeine, but right now – no coffee after
That type of coffee maker is the Moka espresso maker I spoke of. It makes a very strong (as you noted) coffee that is essentially a watery espresso. It's considered espresso because the brewing process involves pressurized steam being forced through finely-ground coffee (which characterizes espresso); unfortunately, it's not high-pressure enough to create a crema, that thin layer of carmel-colored foam, so it's not a "true" espresso. (I know, it's weird)
ReplyDeleteOk, coffee lesson, complete.
Excellent! I feel much smarter now. And now I can buy one in my next location of living.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Dan Fernandez used one of those to make some kind of mexican espresso thing for me once. weeeeee!
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