Offering a solid primer on the proper steps for preparing and serving café-style coffee, this half-hour Australian production on the world's most popular beverage (and the most traded commodity on the planet, barring oil) features a pair of knowledgeable instructors: master roaster Peter Wolfe and champ barista David Makin. Following a brief history of coffee (discovered in Ethiopia in 800 A.D.) and espresso—including an introduction to the Arabica and Robusta beans, commercial plants, and the roasting process—Espresso Coffee Service looks at espresso machines and equipment for the extraction process (for making cappuccinos, mochas, etc.), outlines the various types of espresso (regular coffee-only drinks vs. those served with milk), and offers tips on grinding, presentation, and machine maintenance (a buildup of residue can adversely affect flavor), among other topics. A fine overview of a popular service-industry job, this is definitely recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (J. Williams-Wood)
Espresso Coffee Service
(2006) 30 min. DVD: $89.95. VEA. PPR. Volume 22, Issue 6
Espresso Coffee Service
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