CoffeeGeek - An Espresso Glossary (#)

„ Pressure Relief System: (also 3 way solenoid) on most commercial machines, prosumer machines, and many higher end consumer espresso machines, a 3 way valving system exists to immediately remove pressure from the portafilter once your espresso shot is completed. A check valve is electrically controlled: it is closed when the machine is not under operation; it opens a passage between the boiler and the grouphead and portafilter when you are brewing; and it opens a passage from the grouphead to your drip tray (or other "waste" area) once you end the brew. This system allows for quick successive brews, without any worry of a "portafilter sneeze" where the excessive pressure that remains inside a portafilter can spray hot, wet grounds all over should you remove the portafilter too soon after brewing a shot of espresso.“
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Sweet Flavours (#)

„As the category started to heat up, Timothy's changed theirapproach to the flavored syrup concept. They realized that simply suggesting them asadd-on sales of flavor shots to espresso based drinks would not evolve quickly beyond amicro-niche of their business. Consequently, they consolidated their flavored syrupselection to only the top sellers, because the hazelnut cappuccinos, and vanilla lattesclearly accounted for virtually all of the flavor shot sales. Simultaneously, Herne adds,the industry leader introduced metering pumps to their baristas to both control food costsand most importantly to improve the beverage presentation to a consistent high quality.Total shot sales increased dramatically with the attention concentrated on the flavorsthat complement coffee best.“
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Virtual Coffee: Feature Articles (#)

„ The straight shot is the foundation of every espresso beverage, and it is the most commonly consumed coffee beverage in Italy. The straight shot is the only true way to judge the quality and consistency of a blend of espresso coffee. A good coffee, when extracted as a straight shot, will produce a smooth yet complex taste, providing a satisfying experience. The volume, extraction time, and golden crema (a dense golden brown layer of frothed coffee oils that float on top of a properly extracted espresso) are the keys to good espresso.“
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It's All About Coffee (#)

„BOSTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, an espresso revolution begins in Boston as Dunkin' Donuts fires New England's second 'shot heard round the world' -- in the form of an espresso shot -- launching the brand's new line of real and authentic lattes and cappuccinos. Just as the original 'shot heard round the world' sparked the American Revolution and freed Americans from the tyranny of taxation without representation, this shot will ignite an espresso revolution representing another form of freedom -- freedom from espresso oppression and the tyranny of long waits, high prices and confusing sizes.“
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Tea & Coffee 07/04 - The Craft of Espresso Roasting Part I (#)

„The guy who we buy our roasters from, our main roaster is modeled after a Farina, tells us that some roasters in Italy overload the roaster in fact, to draw out the roast even longer. Of course, this may be motivated by production goals as well as roast profile.” DiRuocco also pointed out the longer roast effects the final shot of espresso in very tangible ways, “We’ve made shots from coffee we roast for drip brewed and it doesn’t extract well, the crema will be lousy and the water will go right through it. It really depends, there’s always exceptions, but the way an espresso roast extracts has a lot to do with the roast profile.”“
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Cafe Mexicano (#)

„I remember that sweets in Mexico are sinfully sweet, so with that in mind I try to be sensible and order a vanilla pudding cake with a thick pastry crust and topped by shiny strawberries, the kind that are clearly sugar-coated. Along with it I order a cafe Americano, which is a shot of espresso followed by steamed milk. Rather than seeming American, my coffee drink is more reminiscent of the tasty cafe con leches I would drink on visits to Spain. The coffee at Duca d'Este is without question the best coffee in Mexico City.“
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BBC - h2g2 - Ways to Make Good Coffee (#)

„The Stove-top Espresso MakerUse fine ground coffeeEspresso is seriously strong coffee. It is normally drunk in tiny cups so that a single shot of espresso has no more caffeine than a mug of normal coffee. The name is Italian and means 'made under pressure' rather than 'quickly' as many people seem to think. For those who prefer the coffee slightly less strong, it can be diluted with boiling water, but it will always have a burnt taste.The simplest way to make espresso is with a stove-top espresso pot.“
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:: The Extraordinary Grind :: (#)

„Control of this brew time is of paramount concern to ensure great tasting espresso and the correct crema. In fact unless a single shot is brewed within this time frame it simply isn't espresso. There's no such thing as the 5, 10 or 15 second espresso! Without the correct brew time you don't extract the right solubles from the coffee grounds and nor do you produce the classic espresso emulsion formed by the lipid fraction and so important to the aroma, mouthfeel and appearance of the crema.“
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IndiaCoffee - Indian Coffee, monthly magazine - Kaapi Shastra fires up roasters (#)

„The course also took them on visits to coffee pubs to watch baristas spin their magic, and they had some fun too, in practical sessions that involved competition. Some of them loved getting their hands onto the Cimbali espresso machine, installed at the Coffee Quality Evaluation Centre at the Coffee Board, and actually pulling a shot! The sessions had the participants so involved that, during the second programme in the week of September 9 - 13, 2002, they coped with Gowri Ganesh festivities at home and braved the bandh in Bangalore, but sure attended the classes!“
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Pasquini Livia 90 Automatic Espresso Machine Connoisseur's Kit : illy caffè North America, Inc. (#)

„This extraordinary machine has all the benefits of the Livia 90 with the added convenience of automatic espresso extraction settings. Just press the button and a perfect shot of espresso fills your cup automatically, with no need to manually stop brewing. With sturdy commercial components from Pasquini's acclaimed professional line, the Livia 90 Automatic can steam milk and brew coffee simultaneously, making outstanding Italian espresso and cappuccino every time. The Livia 90 Automatic features:“
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The Espresso Pages from Sweet Maria's: Espresso, a Definition and General (#)

„Now get out your timer, or look at your watch, and flip that switch! You will learn to hear and see the signs that you have a perfect shot (the right volume of espresso within the alloted time, with that beautiful crema appearance, and that oozing of espresso out of the coffee handle). You will eventually know in the first 5 seconds if its a heavenly shot, or a dud. If you are like me, you will probably taste it either way.“
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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„I’ve seen too many baristi take a four-ounce demitasse (and sometimes a larger cup) and extract the espresso until it filled the cup. Always make an espresso shot, whether or not it is enveloped by milk, between one and one-and-a-quarter ounces. And unless the espresso is a double or ristretto, use a shot glass to measure properly until you know the correct shot size by sight. Remember: Less is more—taste, that is.“
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Virtual Coffee: Books (#)

„Remember that to be considered the very best you must meet high standards, so use criteria of the most exacting caliber for judging your espresso. In a great shot of espresso I begin to see the divine--all of nature's wonders at their most passionate and intense. If your espresso expresses itself in this way, then you are ready for the next step in the preparation of The World's Best Cappuccino.“
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Espresso Potential (#)

„Dosing - Coffee must be freshly ground to achieve peak flavors.  Grind and dose on demand.  When someone orders an espresso grind only what is necessary for one shot, dose properly, tamp, and brew.  Discard any espresso grounds that are not used within 30 seconds.  See dosing for detailed information. “
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Espresso Tutorial Chapter 6 - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„I break down the espresso-cappuccino experience into 50% preparation and 50% speculation. Truth be told, you really never know what kind of espresso shot you are going to get until the liquid is streaming out of the machine into your shot glass or mug. There is something about this mysterious process, I suppose, that makes it so interesting for so many aficionados. I guess that is why I never get that excited about making a piece of toast.“
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Virtual Coffee: The Espresso Drive-thru and its Place in the Specialty Coffee Industry (#)

„With the fast-paced lifestyles that so many of us have become accustomed to there is less and less time to stop and relax with a shot of espresso and read the paper. The espresso drive-thru provides an alternative. By offering a high quality product in an easily accessible environment, espresso drive-thru owners are redirecting the consumer market previously owned by in-line cafes.“
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View topic - BITTER ESPRESSO - Coffee Forum (#)

„I use a 3 group La Cimbali at our coffe shop and our espresso shots seem to be pretty good but a little bitter. I have gone from checking the beans, making sure they are in an air tight container to our grind (about the equilivant of very fine sand), to the temperature of water (about 190). Also when I pull a shot of espresso I can look in the small metal pitcher and just almost see the espresso through the crema.“
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Amazon.com: So You'd Like to... make fine espresso and cappuccino Part 2 (#)

„First I tried using my mother's whirly blade grinder which, she claims, "makes a finer grind than you could ever want." It was a disaster. I was getting my espresso shot in about 7 seconds instead of 25. In other words, it was coming out not as crema, and without much pressure, but as coffee. Second, I went to my local store, and used their professional grinder, which I set to "espresso" (the last click before "Turkish", which is the finest grind).“
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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide (#)

„Based on those conversations I came up with the following rather elaborate three-stage procedure. Step one, study the crema (the fine layer of froth that tops a well-made espresso) and sample the aroma of a straight shot (1 1/2 ounces). Second step, taste a single shot combined with 2 1/2 ounces of hot water. Third, taste a single shot combined with 2 1/2 ounces of whole milk steamed to approximately 150F but not frothed.“
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CoffeeGeek - How To Make a Shot in the Dark! (#)

„A Shot in the Dark is a nice little drink. It's your normal brewed coffee (hopefully made with premium, fresh roasted, fresh ground beans) with a double espresso shot added for good measure. It's pretty straightforward, but not many people know about this wonder booster. It is also known as a Depth Charge, though I refuse to call it that - a depth charge to me is a tequila shot dropped in a pint of beer!“
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Espresso! - Brewing your first shot with the Gaggia Classic - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„However, not so fast!  Espresso is all about forcing very hot (not boiling) water at very high pressure through a tightly packed, compressed puck of coffee grounds. Your first espresso shot(s) can and will be frustrating. Grind too coarse and the thin watery drivel that gushes out can hardly be descibed as espresso. Grind too fine and you'll plug everything solid and nothing at all may come out.“
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It's All About Coffee (#)

„An espresso based beverage that has a mixture of steamed and foamed milk, which is poured down the side of the cup containing a shot (or 2 shots) of espresso. In this process, the milk and espresso marbelize into a very dense beverage which can be tasted with the very first sip! Lattes can be flavored by pouring in 1/2-1 ounce syrup for every 4 ounces in the latte.“
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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„   Perhaps the most important thing when it comes to iced drinks is flexibility. Taylor has a customer who always asks for his espresso shots to be added last, as a crowning touch on his favorite drink, a double iced latte. Some operators might take this as an opportunity to lecture the customer, but Taylor knows better. "He wants the espresso on top so he can taste it first," he says.“
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Espresso! My Espresso! An Ongoing Internet Novel - CHAPTER 38 (#)

„One of the tests was a God Shot. My wife (who as you all know by now is not a big fan of the taste of coffee, or at least was not when I started all of this) actually finished nearly the entire straight shot espresso from this pull. It was really quite incredible. When I saw that I realized that, although I would never pull such espresso all the time, I could do better.“
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Tea & Coffee 02/02 - The Starbucks Experience Going Global (#)

„Starbucks employees, called “partners,” were indoctrinated with 25 hours of course work that imprinted company rules. Among them: Thou shalt brew a double espresso shot between 18 and 23 seconds and serve within 10 seconds of brewing it, or throw it out. The courses, called Coffee Knowledge 101, Retail Skills, Brewing the Perfect Cup and Customer Service, were taught by ultra-earnest, peppy young instructors. “Lovely!“
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BBC - h2g2 - A Guide to the Menu at Starbucks (#)

„Red EyeSomeone who can 'drink' (ie, choke down) a Red Eye deserves your respect. This drink is basically a cup of coffee (already well caffeinated) with either one, two, or three espresso shots added for good measure. People that drink these are either clinically dead and need resurrection, or are writing a doctoral thesis or something equally mind-numbing. You may want to think twice before ordering this drink.“
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Tea & Coffee 02/03 - Espressing Their Opinions: Choosing an Espresso Machine (#)

„Each of them obviously feels very passionately about the specific equipment they have chosen. And that, of course, brings up the most test of an espresso machine’s caliber - after reliability, serviceability, milk-steaming ability, the quality of the espresso shots produced and the affordability of the overall machine. There is, evidently, another, less tangible factor - its lovability.“
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CoffeeKid - Newbies' Guide to Coffee & Espresso Equipment (#)

„A blade grinder is possible for non espresso drinks but cannot provide the consistency or cut necessary for other than an occasional lucky espresso shot. Consider a blade grinder a last resort for non-espresso, and don't consider it at all if a top grade cup of coffee or espresso shot is what you are seeking.“
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CoffeeGeek - Timers Go Digital and Affordable! (#)

„After much research, 1st-line Equipment, LLC has found the TM14-S digital timer to be the most versatile for timing an espresso shot on your traditional espresso machine. In fact, the TM14-S sports a small, compact size that allows for a maximized viewable display area for (not too big and not too small). The 3 button panel also makes it very simple to use.“
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Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Capresso 112.05 EspressoPro ThermoBlock Pump Espresso Machine with FrothXpress (#)

„However, this machine has a lot of negative points that keep it from being anything but a beginner's toy. With the pressurized portafilter, you'll never be able to create a truly good espresso shot. The manual suggests to use a coarse ground coffee, which is a joke. I've found that the machine can't produce the heat or pressure necessary brew properly ground coffee at all.“
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View topic - looking for a quality metal body espresso machine - Coffee Forum (#)

„The $500 Silvia has long been the widely accepted standard benchmark... but nobody has made a "data" based claim that it makes the best espresso shot possible from any particular coffee. There are several much more expensive machines that testers have concluded really do out perform it. And David Schomer (sp?) would kill it for poor tempearture control by his standards.“
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Flash Espresso (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Patrick Hoelscher has drawn an image of a home espresso machine, complete with the group head (the part of the espresso machine where you put the espresso) and all the buttons. We're sure that you'll have fun dragging and dropping everything into place, then pulling yourself a shot of espresso.“
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Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 20 (#)

„For an alternative machine, take a look at the FRANKE. It is a fine Swiss made super-automatic with external milk steaming, and I had a fine shot of espresso off of it after setting the program parameters. For more infromation contact you can contact Espresso Speciaists through their web-site: www.esi-online.com. Ciao for now!“
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Coffee: Resources for home espresso (#)

„Extract keeps beautifully in a fridge, requires no specialized equipment, andit is easier to control all the factors once every fewweeks for making extract, thanevery time one wants some coffee. I like espresso fridgiddo: a small, concentrated shot swilledcold from an office fridge, half andhalf with milk in the tiniest paper cups on the market.“
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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„   The first step is mental. “Supplying is not a one-shot experience,” says Terry Ziniewicz, owner of Seattle, Wash.-based Espresso Parts Northwest. “It’s about establishing a relationship.” Once you’ve accepted this basic fact, you’re ready to begin to make decisions concerning your business model and to research the industry.“
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View topic - what is the difference between coffee, espresso, latte, etc? - Coffee Forum (#)

„Espresso is just a straight shot of coffee made from the espresso machine without any thing else added to it. The latte is milk steamed to a velvety consistancy and blended with the espresso shot, and the mocha is basically a latte with chocolate added.“
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Virtual Coffee: Judging Expresso Extraction by Crema (#)

„Is the liquid dark, or is it crema? The first drop of a truly high-quality espresso shot should be crema. More drops of crema should follow the first drop and within two to four seconds of the first drop we should see a steady flow of crema. This flow should be consistent and continuous in both speed and in volume.“
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Mr. Coffee® - Tips (#)

„Espresso is a favorite of true coffee aficionados, who usually drink the shot quickly and savor its aftertaste. It also forms the basis for many popular flavored drinks like mochas, cappuccinos and lattes. These four basic rules can help you brew a great espresso every time.“
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Schomer's Table@Lucidcafé 16 (#)

„Steamed milk with a single shot of espresso coffee served in a porcelain, wide mouth cup of no more than seven ounces total volume. While generally featuring a velvet textured heavy milk foam, cappuccino can be ordered without foam in Italy. It is the Italian breakfast coffee enjoyed with brioche.“
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Espresso! My Espresso! An Ongoing Internet Novel - CHAPTER (#)

„1/13/01 - I have lately been pulling directly into my cappa cups when making cappuccinos as it seems to achieve more crema. I use to just pull into the shot glasses as usual, but then I would have to pour the espresso into the cappa cups. This caused lots of probmes and extra work because:“
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Indian coffee board- monthly magazine- Cupping - Behind the Barista : Advanced Beverage Making (#)

„Firmly tap the pitcher on the counter to break any large bubbles that may have collected at the surface. Swirl the milk in the pitcher combining the foam and milk together while maintaining the same speed, slowly pour a steady stream of milk into the center of the espresso shot(s).“
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View topic - Espresso machine for a gift - Coffee Forum (#)

„Look for a Jura Capresso. It won't be cheap, but you will get good espresso shots. If you were looking for a good home espresso machine you would add and extra 0 to your maximum price. It is possible to find a good machine for $650 to $800.“
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CAPRESSO (#)

„For Cappuccinos and Lattes the Dual Frother Plus lets you steam and froth your milk exactly to your liking. You can even froth the milk right in your cappuccino cup and then add a shot of espresso without delay.“
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Coffee Talk - Learn to speak like a barista - their lingo. (#)

„Crema - The caramel colored foam thatappears on top of a shot of espresso during the brewing period. It soon dissipates afterbrewing. If your Crema is gone then you waited too long...or you received a badshot!“
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CoffeeGeek - Artistry in a Cup, Fullfilled. (#)

„Meanwhile, I left you off with a promise on how to achieve a great espresso shot, and possibly even a God Shot. Here's what is involved in making, nay crafting, a quality espresso.“
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CoffeeKid - More Adventures in CoffeeLand (#)

„Here's the very, very sad news: the best espresso shot we had out of all the shops we hit was... a Starbucks. And it wasn't the Starbucks espresso, pulled on their La Marzocco Linea machine.“
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Cafe Scene in Victoria, B.C. - coffeecrew.com - victoria, b.c. canada (#)

„Sam Jones, runner-up for North-Americas best barista at the annual SCAA conference in San Francisco, covers the AM shift. His espresso shot and caffeine-powered attitude is first-rate!“
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View topic - How to make the perfect foam? - Coffee Forum (#)

„Make your foam first, them put it in the fridge while you get the espresso ready, pull the espresso shot then take out your milk, this'll stiffen it up a bit.“
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Indian coffee board- monthly magazine- Cupping - Behind the Barista Part-11 Customer Service for the Barista (#)

„Before the customer orders - recommend specials and signature drinks. Right after the customer orders, "Would you like an extra shot of espresso with that?" "Can I add whip cream?"“
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:: Foamed or Steamed Milk Lacks Coffee Flavour :: (#)

„Skimping on the espresso shots.   Customers won't take kindly to paying for milk instead of espresso. So make sure you're serving up the right dose.“
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Basic Espresso Recipes (#)

„1/3 espresso (1 shot), 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 foamed milk. The steamed milk mixes with the espresso and the foamed milk rests on top.“
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CoffeeKid - The Crema Rule (#)

„Fresh beans are key - and keep them whole until just before you want to brew. Don't pregrind - grind only seconds before you pull your espresso shot.“
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Peet's Coffee & Tea (#)

„A true espresso should be nothing less than the pinnacle of coffee enjoyment - a rich, aromatic shot of the pure essence of coffee.  “
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illy caffè North America (#)

„serving contains 7 grams of coffee; the exact amount needed for a 1 oz. shot of espresso.  [ menu  ]“
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Using the Barista Home Espresso Machine (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„Pulling the Perfect Shot of Espresso by Fred Neve “
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