Tag: espresso

Why a Vietnam drought may spike global espresso prices

STORY: Vietnam’s coffee growers have been hit hard by the worst drought in nearly a decade this year, and that could mean a morning espresso is about to get more costly. The country is the world’s second biggest coffee producer and the top producer of robusta beans, the variety most commonly found in espressos and […]

This is the secret to making an intense espresso, according to scientists

Scientists believe they have identified the secret ingredient to making an intense espresso – a splash of water. Researchers found that adding a small amount of water to coffee beans before grinding them produces more consistent and tastier espresso. During grinding, the friction between coffee beans generates electricity that causes particles to clump together and […]