Cross-Regional — Coffee Culture
Over-extracting (more than 30 seconds produces bitterness). Under-extracting (less than 20 seconds—sour, thin). Using stale or pre-ground coffee (grind immediately before extraction). Ordering cappuccino after lunch (morning only in Italian culture). Sipping slowly (espresso is meant to be drunk quickly while hot). Expecting large American-style portions (an espresso is 25-30ml).
Over-extracting (more than 30 seconds produces bitterness). Under-extracting (less than 20 seconds—sour, thin). Using stale or pre-ground coffee (grind immediately before extraction). Ordering cappuccino after lunch (morning only in Italian culture). Sipping slowly (espresso is meant to be drunk quickly while hot). Expecting large American-style portions (an espresso is 25-30ml).
Caffè Espresso connects to similar techniques: Turkish coffee (fine-ground, concentrated), Vietnamese cà phê (strong drip coffee), Cuban cafecito (strong sweetened espresso).
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