Originally Posted By: mlord
Es-press-o .. coming from the term "press", as in to press (using steam pressure) very hot water through densely packed ground coffee.. smile


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I always thought it was a dual meaning- "press" coming from the pressure used, and "express" coming from how quickly the action is. (Forgive me for not knowing how to say 'express' in Italian)

In any case, it's the hot liquid water that mingles with the coffee grounds, never the steam.
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