The coffee lover knows how much appreciation goes into the perfectly brewed and prepared espresso drink. Nothing can be worse than anticipating your first coffee of the morning only to have it taste horrible and less than the perfection that you are anticipating. Whether you are experiencing that coffee out in your favorite cafe or brewed from your own new DeLonghi Espresso Maker it is important to understand how to make that cup of perfection. In this article, we will go over the steps to brewing the perfect cup of espresso every time.

It all starts with great coffee beans. Ideally you will be grinding your own beans as this adds to the experience, freshness as well as aroma of your home. Choose beans that are fresh and of good quality. A great espresso beverage is best made with a medium roast coffee bean. The medium flavored beans tend to be a bit sweeter which complements the espresso as opposed to the darker beans which may be better suited for other pressed coffee drinks. Also, for the best espresso, try to use the beans within 4 days or so of roasting if at all possible. [click to continue…]

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