2006-12-01 12:49:30 · 8 answers · asked by jikdiskdoc 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Espresso (Italian) is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing very hot, but not boiling, water under high pressure through coffee that has been ground to a consistency between extremely fine and powder
The qualitative definition of espresso includes a thicker consistency than drip coffee, a higher amount of dissolved solids than drip coffee per relative volume, and a serving size that is usually measured in shots, which is about 1.5oz. to 2oz in size.
2006-12-01 12:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing very hot, but not boiling, water under high pressure through coffee that has been ground to a consistency between extremely fine and powder.
And it is so small, because it is so strong and because the caffeine would be so much more intense, you can only take it in small amounts...or you'd be bouncing off the walls.
2006-12-01 20:52:24 · answer #2 · answered by Cyndie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
espresso is a kind of coffee, espresso beans. its very caffinated and very strong. its so small because it packs quite a punch in just a little shot. when you go to starbucks and order a latte or cappucino, its espresso that they use for the coffee taste, mixed with milk and other ingredients. Just a shot of espresso comes in the little cup.
2006-12-01 20:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by EllisFan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Espresso is an extremely strong coffee. I believe it comes in a small cup because it's so strong.
2006-12-01 20:51:56 · answer #4 · answered by Juanitamarie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
an espresso is made with very, very finely ground, strong coffee beans and a small amount of very hot water. It is smaller than a regular coffee because less water is used, diluting the coffee less and giving it a stronger taste.
2006-12-01 20:51:24 · answer #5 · answered by Bwilkerson 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a strong coffee prepared by forcing live steam under pressure, or boiling water, through ground dark-roast coffee beans.
you can probably order it in dif sizes depending on where u go
2006-12-01 20:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is coffee made from freshly ground coffee beans which are then packed into a dispenser where hot water is passed through, it is small beacuse it is really strong coffee.
2006-12-01 20:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
caffine cause its so strong you don't need anymore caffine!
2006-12-01 20:51:31 · answer #8 · answered by joke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋