What is Espresso?
[[File:Espresso.jpg|thumb|right|A cup of espresso]] '''Espresso''' is a type of Italian [[coffee]] that is concentrated. In order to make espresso, [[coffee bean]]s are powdered and hot water is added under high [[pressure]]. This is done using an espresso machine or a macchinetta. Usually, espresso is made using 7&nbsp;grams of coffee beans. This gives espresso a very strong [[flavor]]. Because espresso is so strong, it is usually mixed with other coffee drinks in small amounts. == Drinks that use espresso == There are many drinks that use espresso, such as [[latte]], [[cappuccino]], [[caffe mocha]] and [[caffe macchiato]]. == Alternative spelling == It is sometimes spelled expresso, with an X. There is some debate as to whether this is an acceptable spelling. ==Related pages== * [[Coffee]] [[Category:Coffee]] [[Category:Italian food]] {{food-stub}}