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Love Coffee, Celebrate National Espresso Day
4 Little Known Facts About Espresso
Espresso is a coffee drink that originated in Italy but has since been embraced by countries worldwide.
When we were children my grandfather would make espresso for the adults but would lighten our coffee with foamed milk. My espresso tastes are more sophisticated now but my espresso memory is preserved by this wonderful ritual.
I love espresso so much, I opened a coffeehouse of my own.
The name of this drink means “to express” in Italian, but most people appreciate it for the concentrated strength of its brew and the delicate foam that is its signature topping.
This coffee drink is appreciated by millions of people and is celebrated with its own holiday.
National Espresso Day is celebrated on November 23rd every year.
The History Of Espresso
In Turin, Italy, in 1884, a delightful new innovation was developed
This drink owes its existence to the espresso machine — a machine first patented in 1884 by Angelo Moriondo from Turin.
When this machine was invented, it was listed as a steam machine for the instantaneous way it processed a cup of coffee.