Pre-batched espresso: Why it’s dividing opinion
Key takeaways
Pre-batched espresso is extracted in advance, chilled, and poured to order.
The practice allows baristas to serve milk drinks in as little as ten seconds.
But it directly contradicts the science-backed theories behind espresso freshness.
Some embrace the push for innovation, while others view it as at odds with the values of specialty coffee.
Pre-batching espresso appears to be a simple yet revolutionary idea: Pull shots ahead of time, store them in a chilled contain… read more