Italian
Espresso with lemon peel
A Neapolitan twist on espresso: a strip of fresh lemon peel added to the cup cuts the bitterness and brightens the coffee.
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- 1
Using a small knife or peeler, peel a long, continuous strip of zest from an unwaxed lemon, avoiding the white pith.
- 2
Place one strip of lemon peel into each small espresso cup.
- 3
Insert an espresso pod into the coffee machine (or fill the portafilter with ground espresso).
- 4
Brew a single espresso directly into each cup so the hot coffee pours over the lemon peel.
- 5
Let the peel steep for a few seconds, then stir gently and serve immediately while the crema is still thick.
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