Italian · drink
Espresso
Espresso reads bitterness 6.9, earthy 3.9 and nutty 3.0 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian drink, about 3 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.0 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 7.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 3.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Bitterness 6.9 · Earthy 3.9 · Nutty 3.0 · Sweetness 2.0
What's in it (2)
- 8 g finely ground espresso-roast coffee beans
- 1 oz filtered water
Time & effort: about 3 min (2 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 0.4 kcal, 0.1 g protein, 0 g fat, 0 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Dose 7-9 g of finely ground coffee into a clean, dry portafilter basket and tamp evenly with consistent pressure.
- Pull a shot with water heated to 90-95C at 9 bars of pressure for 25-30 seconds, yielding about 30 ml of espresso with a reddish-brown crema.
- Serve immediately in a pre-warmed demitasse cup.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.