One of the best solutions for an energetic drink in the morning, just to get the batteries refilled and be ready for work, is a nice cup of espresso. However, despite the fact that espresso is such a common beverage, many people are completely unaware how it’s made.
Now you’re going to probably ask, why would you want to know how espresso it’s made? Well, of course, most of us get their cup of coffee from the coffee shop in the morning. But, in case you’ll have to move somewhere away from your favorite coffee brew and blend, it’s not a bad idea to learn how to prepare it yourself.
Therefore, here are a few pointers in that direction.
First of all, you will be needing some quality, fine ground coffee and an espresson machine. Since espresso machines aren’t exactly the cheapest pieces of equipment to furnish your kitchen with, you can also use a traditional mocha pot. Usually, a mocha pot has 3 components, the bottom part which is the recipient for water, the middle part which is actually the filter that holds the coffee, looks like a small basket, and the upper part which is the final container, which will be filled by the brewed espresso.
Now, all you need to do is fill the bottom part with cold water, place the basket holder in it’s place, fill it with the ground espresso, and screw the top part in its place to seal the pot.
Place the pot on the stove, at high heat, but don’t turn it to maximum. Make sure that the flames won’t reach the sides of the mocha pot. They should be just on or two centimeters above the bottom part, where the water is.
After a few minutes on the stove, the water should hit the boiling point and the coffee should start to pour and fill up the upper recipient of the pot. It’s important not to open the recipient until it’s done, and keep under pressure. After all, espresso coffee should be made under pressure. The coffee will get a nice cream, and also a nice thickness and aroma.
Now, all you need to do is pour your home made coffee into your favorite cup and enjoy.
As a final tip to this article, you should know two more important things. If you’re going to use a mocha pot for coffee, you must wash it properly after each use. Otherwise, your coffee might catch an altered taste and flavor, which most people dislike. Also, you need to buy coffee beans of the finest quality and the right roast.
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