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by Maurice
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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What you need

2
people

How Maurice does it

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  1. 1

    Using a small knife or peeler, peel a long, continuous strip of zest from an unwaxed lemon, avoiding the white pith.

  2. 2

    Place one strip of lemon peel into each small espresso cup.

  3. 3

    Insert an espresso pod into the coffee machine (or fill the portafilter with ground espresso).

  4. 4

    Brew a single espresso directly into each cup so the hot coffee pours over the lemon peel.

  5. 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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