Drink Coffee To Activate The Brain And Eliminate Fatigue! Experts Reveal That "espresso Drinking Method" Is Sweet And Not Bitter

In Italy, people directly refer to espresso as "coffee", so when it comes to coffee, it means espresso. Italians will visit the tavern several times a day to have a cup of coffee, and espresso can be said to be an existence integrated into people's lives.

However, there are still many people in Japan who have a negative impression of espresso. Chihiro Yokoyama, the champion of Japan's first International Italian Coffee Championship, pointed out that the reason why many people think espresso is "very bitter" and "very strong" is that there is a problem with the way the Japanese drink it. Chihiro Yokoyama said,

In this way, a good balance of sweetness, bitterness and sourness can be achieved. Feel the bitterness in the coffee after the first sip, the aroma that penetrates the tip of the nose after the second sip, and the sweetness after the third sip. This is the way to drink espresso.

In Japan, it seems that 3 or so types of coffee beans are used for blending; however, in Italy, in principle, more than 5 types of coffee beans are used.

Chihiro Yokoyama said that the charm of espresso lies in its complex flavor, mellow taste, and rich aroma, which can only be reconciled through comprehensive coffee beans. Therefore,.

Chihiro Yokoyama shared that the delicious espresso in his mind is a kind of bitter taste with a moderate sour taste, exuding a smell that seems to penetrate the noseDeep aroma and coffee with a caramel or slightly bitter chocolate aftertaste. If people can learn about this delicacy, I think even Japanese people should be able to enjoy this kind of drinking in their daily life.

In addition, espresso coffee is also easily considered "high in caffeine" because of its strong taste. Chihiro Yokoyama said,

Also, because of the rapid extraction with pressure, less caffeine is dissolved in the espresso than in a hand-brewed drip coffee.

Chihiro Yokoyama emphasized that, by taking a moderate amount of caffeine, it can bring good effects to the body, which can also be said to be the charm of espresso.

◎ This article is excerpted from / "Champion Barista's Romantic Coffee Cuisine: Appetizers, Sauce, Desserts, Using Espresso to Make a Delicate and Fragrant Special Feast" by Chihiro Yokoyama ◎ Image source/Provided by Dazhi Image/shutterstock