{"id":539,"date":"2023-04-06T10:38:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T10:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/athingforcoffee.com\/?p=539"},"modified":"2024-01-24T17:52:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T17:52:57","slug":"all-about-espresso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/athingforcoffee.com\/all-about-espresso\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Espresso"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You might think you know everything there is to know about espresso. After all, it’s just coffee, right? WRONG. Espresso is a complex beverage with a rich history and an even richer flavor profile. we’ll explore everything there is to know about espresso, from its origins to its modern-day incarnations. By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll be an espresso expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Espresso has its roots in Italy, where it was first invented in the late 19th century. The very first espresso machine was created by Angelo Moriondo in 1884. However, it wasn’t until 1901 that Luigi Bezzera patented his version of the espresso machine, which used steam pressure to force water through finely-ground coffee beans. This method of brewing espresso is still used today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n It didn’t take long for espresso to gain popularity beyond Italy’s borders; in fact, the first espresso machine was imported to the United States in 1906. Initially, espresso was largely confined to Italian immigrant communities in major cities like New York and Boston. However, its popularity began to grow during World War II, when troops stationed in Italy discovered the delicious beverage and brought it back home with them.<\/p>\n\n\n