In Italy, and Rome in particular, lemon with espresso, or any coffee, is pretty much unheard of If anything is mixed with espresso it is either sugar, milk, water, or liquor. As it turns out, it is just a myth that lemon is a traditional Italian coffee garnish. Why do Italians serve lemon with espresso? … Read more
caffè corretto (pronounced [kafˈfɛ kkorˈrɛtto]), an Italian caffeinated alcoholic drink, consists of a shot of espresso with a small amount of liquor, usually grappa, and sometimes sambuca or brandy It is also known (outside Italy) as an “espresso corretto”. What liquor do Italians put in their espresso? But in traditional caffé corretti, as they are … Read more
One of the espresso martini‘s trademarks is three coffee beans on the top, and those beans serve a purpose: they represent health, wealth and happiness Why are there 3 espresso beans? The floating of three beans comes from the traditional serving of Sambuca in Italy where the floating beans are called con la mosca, meaning … Read more
The three coffee beans symbolize health, happiness, and prosperity To complement the anise notes in the sambuca, the beans can be chewed on. What do the 3 espresso beans mean? One of the espresso martini’s trademarks is three coffee beans on the top, and those beans serve a purpose: they represent health, wealth and happiness. … Read more
Most Italian bartenders prepare a caffè corretto simply adding a few drops of the desired liquor into an espresso shot ; however in some cases the liquor is served in a shot alongside the coffee allowing the customer to pour the quantity they desire. How do you drink an espresso shot? Know What a Good … Read more
Heat the water: Heat ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons water to hot but not boiling (200 to 205°F). Add coffee and wait 4 minutes: Add the medium fine ground espresso coffee to the french press. Top with the hot water and stir. Set a timer and wait 4 minutes. How do you make italian espresso … Read more