Is Espresso Stronger Than Coffee?
Espresso vs. Filter Coffee: Is Espresso Stronger Than Filter Coffee?
Yes and no! Whether espresso is stronger than filter coffee depends on what you mean by "stronger".
Espresso:
Are we talking about a powerful, full and dark taste? Then espresso is indeed "stronger". Due to the compact, intense taste and the thick, oily texture, espresso is ideal for milk coffees such as cappuccino and latte, where the coffee taste should not be lost in the milk. That is why espresso beans are often roasted darker, so that they remain full and firm in combination with milk.
Filter coffee:
But is it about the amount of caffeine? Then filter coffee has the upper hand. Because filter coffee is brewed slowly, the water has more time to extract caffeine from the ground coffee. Espresso, which is prepared quickly and under high pressure, therefore often contains less caffeine per milliliter than filter coffee.
