Espresso

Espresso is a type of Italian coffee that is concentrated. In order to make espresso, coffee beans are powdered and hot water is added under high pressure. This is done using an espresso machine or a macchinetta. Usually, espresso is made using 1 part coffee beans to 2 parts water. This gives espresso a very strong flavor. Because espresso is so strong, it is often mixed with milk or water.

 Drinks that use espresso 
There are many drinks that use espresso, such as latte, cappuccino, caffe mocha and caffe macchiato.

 Alternative spelling 
It is sometimes spelled expresso, with an X. There is some debate as to whether this is an acceptable spelling.

Related pages
 Coffee

Category:Coffee
Category:Italian food