Getting the best from an espresso machine
A properly brewed cup of espresso is thick and has a layer on the top called crema. Crema is reddish brown and is made of various elements including sugars, vegetable oils and proteins. It is an extremely popular drink and there are many different variations on the basic espresso depending on which of the many different espresso machines has been used.Espresso is often also used as the basis for a range of other beverages including lattes, cappuccino and macchiatos. The reason that espresso is often diluted into other beverages is because the flavor and the caffeine content is much stronger than other coffee and many people need it diluted to enjoy the taste.
