Probably the most popular type of coffee, espresso is one of those that makes cafés famous. The thick consistency, the delightful aroma, and the experience of tasting such an exquisite coffee can be yours with just a single espresso shot. In every café, there would always be a barista waiting to give you the right espresso shot. So why did this coffee become really popular?

If you look at history, espresso originated from Italy. It is through the efforts Luigi Bezzera that every coffee lover today gets to enjoy a shot of espresso. It was during 1901 that Bezzera made the first steam pressure system used in creating espressos. Bezzera filed a patent for his machine, making it the first espresso machine the world has known over.

After Bezzera's machine circulated, innovations were made on it, which is now enjoyed by everyone. Indeed, espresso has become a world phenomena. It affects practically every coffee shop that you can find in different countries around the world.

Espresso has also been acclaimed as the heart of every coffee cup. It has become the base of most coffee blends like lattes, mochas, cappuccinos and macchiato. When you get to create the right espresso, for sure, you would also make the other blends perfect in taste. Now there is no wonder why espresso is considered as a coffee cup's heart.

One of the major factors that contribute to that unique and rich taste of espresso is the machine from which it was made. The high pressure used in the brewing process mixes all the flavors together, making each espresso cup really truly concentrated. This also explains the strong caffeine content of every cup.

It is said that if you compare the caffeine content of a 30-ml espresso shot versus a 180ml regular cup of coffee, you will be surprised at how concentrated espresso really is. A 60ml espresso cup contains the same amount of caffeine as with a 180ml regular coffee cup. So if you have any ailments like high blood pressure, make sure that you take espresso moderately.

Another outstanding fact about espresso is that it has less water content, which explains its thick consistency, as well as the strong aroma and bitter taste. Now you could really see why espresso is served in 30ml shots.

So if you are looking for some refreshing and instantly energizing coffee, then a shot of espresso would surely make your day.