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COFFEE OR ESPRESSO !
Saturday, 4 July 2015 | 06:43 | 0 candie blossom
How strong you
like coffee
There is no
short cut in telling whether espresso or kopi O is stronger as three factors
determine the level of caffeine in coffee, which are, level of roasting of
coffee beans, grind size and brewing method.
The first two factors are inconclusive and to confirm the caffeine
level, the brewing method must be considered.
In Malaysia, kopi O is often brewed using a simple muslin bag (a sock)
into which coffee is loaded the steeped into hot water for few seconds and is
then reused.
Espresso on the
other hand, is made by forcing hot water under pressure through a lightly
packed finely ground coffee. It is also
one of the most concentrated forms of coffee with a distinctive flavor provided
by a layer of flavorful emulsified oil on the surface. Due to the pressure and longer time of
extraction in the preparation of espresso, hence, a cup of espresso contains a
higher caffeine level than a cup of kopi O.
Taste of
coffee
Common requirement
is to get the full flavor of the coffee beans into a cup of coffee. Kopi O is fewer aromas compared to espresso
due to the method of brewing.The perfect espresso will have slightly dark brown
foam and the coffee would have a little bitter.
How much are
you willing to pay
Why is the price
of an espresso so much higher than a cup of kopi O? This is because of cost of
materials, the machine and quality control.
Liberica bean used in kopi O are generally cheaper and easily available
than the Arabica and Robusta varieties used in espresso. And of course a good cup of espresso needs to
be prepared by a certified.
It is your
taste, your money and of course the choice is yours. Coffee has always been the
idol of the heart.
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