Well, perhaps that's a bit of an exaggeration. But it kills me to hear people pronounce "espresso," "expresso." And most people don't have the first clue as to what actually goes in to the making of a decent cup of espresso. Odd, given both the Latin and Italian taste for a short, sweet, stiff shot of this beloved, dark brew, and how popular espresso products have become both here and abroad.
So what exactly goes in to the making of a cup of hot espresso?
This article appears in Apr 29 – May 5, 2009.