![]() Some might like it chocolatey, others might like it balanced, some might like some earthy notes, or floral. We are saying this somewhere else in this article, “ espresso taste is personal“. The aroma of an espresso shot is so unique, it resembles somewhat the drip, or the Turkish coffee, or any type of coffee brew, but it is distinct, and you can easily tell espresso from other brew types only by its aroma.And they are not different because of the concentration, they are structurally different. Furthermore, a long shot tastes different than a regular one, and a ristretto is different as well.In fact, a Starbucks shot is bitter, but it is that way because the coffee is over-roast. Bitter is often associated with espresso, but that’s not what properly describes it. The taste is in a small measure dependent on the beans’ provenience, but more than that, it depends on the roasting art.Much of the specific taste of espresso resides in its crema, and it accompanies the dark extracted liquid through the end, leaving a unique combination. It should have a consistent layer of the specific brown foam, called crema.Here are a few hints that will give you at least an idea of what it means “a good espresso”. If you brewed one yourself, which I hope you did, how do you know if your espresso is good? Then the question is: “how do you know you have been served a good one?”. You heard someone saying: “This espresso is perfect”, but you don’t really have a comparison term, and maybe you didn’t even like it. Defining Espresso – What Is the Perfect Espresso Shot? For a detailed description, you can read this article by Mark Prince on. This perfect espresso is referred to as the God Shot, and it’s basically a double ristretto. This ideal shot is very hard to prepare, most people get it right once out of 5-7 shots. The description doesn’t take into account personal taste, it’s just an ideal extraction of the essence of coffee. The Northern American coffee community has attached an objective description to espresso perfection. Many people like ristretto, others prefer a lungo, and others like the normale. For those who need a refresher, this infographic shows the basic steps of brewing espresso.
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