Italy·No added fat or sugar
Espresso romano
Espresso with a strip of lemon peel
Divisive and almost free. The oils in the peel lift the perceived acidity and cut through a dark roast.
Espresso cup
Espresso
1 shot
Extra
Lemon zest
Cost
Nothing
Servings
1
Ingredients
- espresso36 ml
- lemon peel, no pith1 strip
Method
1
Express the peel
Twist it skin-down over the crema so the oil sprays across the surface.
2
Rub the rim
Wipe the cup rim with the peel, then drop it in or leave it out — both are traditional.
3
Drink it immediately
Citrus oils are volatile. Most of what you gained from expressing the peel is gone within a minute of twisting it.
Notes
- Works best on chocolatey dark roasts. On a bright natural Ethiopian it just fights the coffee.
What you need
- Espresso machine (pump) or Lever / piston machine or Moka pot