We're in the final process of creating a seasonal espresso, Safari Blend, and while pulling some shots the other day, we decided to test whether an iced espresso or iced americano was better. There has been a controversy as to whether or not it is appropriate to pour espresso over ice.
We pulled a double with one spout dripping into a glass with water and the other spout dripping onto ice. We then added ice to the espresso and water glass. We were careful to keep the ratio of water/ice to espresso equal in both glasses.
The iced espresso was easily better.
More aromatics, less bitterness, more noticable fruity notes.
Granted, this doesn't mean this will work with any and all coffees (lighter roasts are often more receptive to becoming an iced espresso, which was what we were using), but it was an interesting sidenote to the day.
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The aeropress also makes a mean iced (coffee) drink.
Also, I'm hoping that my schedule works out in attending your September cupping class.
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