espressos

Concentrated coffee servings

Espressos is the plural of espresso, a strong coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground beans under pressure.

The drink originated in Italy and forms the base for lattes, cappuccinos, and americanos.

She ordered two espressos to go.

beverage

shots

Small poured drinks

caffè · pull · extraction · demitasse · cortado · macchiato · americano · brew · roast · arabica

culture

barista

Professional café drink maker

bar · standing · quick · ritual · morning · afternoon · social · counter · order · regulars

drinks

latte

Espresso with steamed milk

breve · red-eye · iced · nitro · martini · tiramisu · dessert · recipes · signature · menu

preparation

portafilter

Espresso brewing handle

  • tampingCompacting by repeated pressure
  • grindCrush into particles
  • dosingGiving measured medicine

pressure · bars · extraction · puck · distribution · leveling · channeling · timing · yield · ratio

equipment

machine

Power-driven working device

steam · wand · basket · tamper · scale · Breville · Rocket · moka · lever · semi-automatic

Opposites
coffee brewing method/concentration

espressosdrip coffee

Filtered hot beverage

filter coffee · cold brew · instant coffee · pour-over · French press

dilution/strength

espressosdecaf

Stimulant-free coffee

Phrases
Family

espresso

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G