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Does Espresso Coffee Need Special
Beans?
Although espresso coffee is gaining in popularity, there is still a bit
of confusion about the type of beans needed for this beverage.
Technically, espresso is not about the coffee bean, but is about
the way this drink is made. Now that's not to say that the coffee
beans used for espresso are not important; actually the opposite
is true. Because of the way espresso is brewed, the types of
beans used are vitally important to the overall taste of this coffee.

The Coffee Bean Connection
Espresso coffee is all about hot water and coffee beans. But it's
the way these two ingredients are put together that spells the
success of this drink. Espresso coffee needs hot water, around 90
degrees centigrade. The temperature of the water is critical,
because if it's too hot, the resulting drink will be bitter, and if it's
too cold it will be sour.

Temperature is just right
When the temperature is just right, the hot water is forced through
the ground espresso coffee. This beverage is thicker than drip
coffee because of the way it's made. With drip coffee, there is no
pressurized water; rather, the water is made to drip slowly into the
ground coffee and is then passed through a filter.

Coffee beans needed for espresso
Now let's get back to the type of coffee beans needed for
espresso. You can really use any type of coffee beans to make
espresso; it's all a matter of personal taste and enjoyment.
However, certain types of coffee beans have become popular with
espresso drinkers.

Beverage is associated with darker
beans
Currently, this beverage is associated with darker beans, probably
because of the popularity inspired by name-brand coffee shops
across the country. Some people prefer to match the roast level to
the bean type for a more specialized taste. This makes good
coffee sense and is catching on among some of the more serious
espresso drinkers.

Besides the Beans…
The taste of espresso coffee is also associated with how well the
coffee beans were ground. Finer particles result in a richer and
more robust taste. You may also want to remember that espresso
coffee has a lot more caffeine than a traditional cup. This is
because of the pressurized brewing process involved in making
espresso.

Can use any type of coffee bean
Although you can use any type of coffee bean, choose the best
because the type you use will determine the overall taste and
quality of the espresso. You can also experiment by mixing
espresso with mocha or cappuccino. Only you can decide what
makes a great espresso.

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