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What is the difference between coffee and espresso?

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Learn the real difference between coffee and espresso so you know exactly what you're getting the next time you drink an espresso or enjoy a cup of joe. read more

Regular drip coffee — a.k.a., filtered coffee or pour-over — is made by pouring water over more coarsely-ground, roasted coffee beans in a filter. This comparison examines the differences in brewing method, flavor, caffeine content, acidity and health effects of espresso and drip coffee. read more

Coffee and espresso share the same kinds of coffee beans, but their taste, the size of the grounds and the brewing methods differ. read more

­The main differences between espresso coffee and drip coffee are the fineness of the grind and the brewing time. The brewing time for espresso coffee is much shorter, made possible by espresso machines that generate up to 15 atmospheres (ATM) of pressure to force the water through the coffee. read more

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