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What is Espresso?
Season 2014
Episode 36
Espresso is simple enough: It's finely-ground coffee that's brewed under pressure, a-la-minute. You know, espresso—your morning ritual; your hands wrapped around a cup of warm deliciousness; a noisy coffee shop filled with chatter. Today more than ever, espresso and coffee culture play a big part in our lives. But what is this stuff, really?
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