Vintage 1901 Bezzera espresso machine in a dark, moody Italian bar, featuring the title "The Espresso: The Industrial Revolution" in Antique Cream serif typography.

Espresso: The strange Fascinating Story of Pressure and Steam

What is the etymology and mechanical philosophy behind Espresso? The word Espresso designates both a mechanical manufacturing method and a personalized service philosophy. Deriving from the Italian language for “pressed out” or “expressed,” the term references the physical force required to extract soluble coffee compounds under pressure. Sourcing data from The Coffee Guide indicates that […]

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