Espresso

Espresso is a 45ml (1.5 ounces) beverage that is prepared from 7-9 grams of coffee through which clean water of 192¡ - 198¡ F (88¡ - 92¡ C) has been forced at 9-10 atmospheres of pressure, where the grind of the coffee has made the brewing "flow"* time approximately 22-28 seconds. While brewing, the flow of Espresso will appear to have the viscosity of warm honey and the resulting beverage will exhibit a thick dark gold cream foam ("crema") topping. Espresso is usually prepared specifically for, and                             immediately served to its intended consumer.              

·         No cholesterol

·         No sugar 

·         Very high in iron 

·         Very high in manganese 

·         Very high in magnesium 

·         Very high in phosphorus 

·         Very high in potassium

·         High in vitamin 

·         High in zinc