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There is No Such Thing as Espresso Beans…

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Any type of coffee bean or level of roast is used to make espresso , though many coffee lovers prefer to roast differently for espresso as opposed to drip coffee–a darker roast works very well for espresso. This is because a darker roasted coffee bean is less acidic, which reduces the high acidity that is usually created through the espresso brewing process. But it is a matter of preference. Continue reading There is No Such Thing as Espresso Beans… at EspressoNearMe.com

Machina Espresso Southside

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Machina Espresso Southside is the sister to their long-established coffee shop in Tollcross - near The Meadows. Visitors can enjoy their seasonally changing Machina Espresso White Label blend (60% Colombia - 40% El Salvador), as well as their own single origin roasts, as espresso-based and batch brew drinks. The baristas are excellent and the quality of the coffee served is consistently amongst Edinburgh's best. While this shop is very much focused on the cafe side of their business, Machina have a raft of experience because they also sell wholesale and retail coffee making equipment and provide advice to other coffee shops as well as consumers. The shop is spacious with high ceilings, loads of light and clean lines of light-coloured timber, thin cubic steel and copper pendant lighting. Seating is a mix of wooden chairs, tables, stools and benches. Food includes meals, cakes and pastries. Read more: http://edinburghcoffeelovers.blogspot.com/2016/09/machina-...