word espresso

Why Do French People Say Expresso?

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Although some Anglo-American dictionaries simply refer to “pressed-out”, “espresso,” much like the english word “express”, conveys the senses of “just for you” and “quickly,” which can be related to the method of espresso preparation Many Latin European countries, such as France, use the expresso form. Do the French say expresso or espresso? The French say … Read more

Who Counted Coffee Beans?

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The internet is full with the story of Beethoven and his sixty coffee beans. According to this legend he counted exactly sixty beans, sometimes even double checking them, before making his own cup of coffee, something he liked orient style. Who took coffee with 60 beans per cup? There are writings that say Beethoven used … Read more