Coffee and espresso lovers, get excited, because
November 23 is National Espresso Day. How does espresso differ from a typical
cup of coffee? Espresso is essentially concentrated coffee. It stands out from
its coffee counterparts as its brewing method of very hot, pressurized water
extracts maximum coffee taste. Espresso is also unique in that its beans are
grounded finer and roasted longer, which provides a cup of coffee with the deepest,
richest, and toastiest flavor possible. According to coffeebros.com, espresso tends to have a stronger taste, but most
times, it has less caffeine than a regular cup of coffee because espresso tends
to be a smaller serving due to its brew. For espresso experts or those looking
to shake up their regular coffee routine with an extra shot of espresso, here
is a list of coffee spots to drink a cup of espresso joe in honor of National
Espresso Day.
Treme
Coffeehouse
Located in the historic Treme near the French Quarter,
Treme Coffeehouse
is vibrant and colorful both inside and out. Their space invites all to try
delicious coffee, sandwiches, snowballs, and all the variety that their menu
has to offer. This family-owned coffeehouse was deemed by vacationidea.com
as one of the 25 best coffee shops in New Orleans. Treme Coffeehouse has made
it onto many lists, including that of the "top cafés," "coolest coffee shops,"
and "most essential coffee shops" to visit in the city. Customers can relax
themselves in a beautiful atmosphere with local art on the walls and enjoy the
terrific espresso drinks that Treme Coffeehouse has become known for. Visit to
experience why Treme Coffeehouse is held in such great esteem; the coffee
shop's ambiance and locally roasted fair-trade beans makes for both a quality
cup of coffee and coffeehouse experience. 1501 St. Philip St., (504) 218-8663, thetremecoffeehouse.com
PJ's
Coffee
PJ's Coffee
has been a city staple since its very first establishment opened in New Orleans
in 1978. It has been a longstanding and renowned coffee chain that has spread
throughout the city and the world with numerous locations. PJ's is known for
its delicious iced coffees through its special brewing process that ensures
that their drinks are flavorful and give the best possible taste from their coffee beans. PJ's aims to provide
customers with the greatest coffee that they can, sourcing the top 1 percent of
Arabica beans for all to enjoy a unique and tasty coffee experience. Their menu
offers great espresso options, whether customers prefer their espresso
sweetened, with steamed milk, or served traditionally. For those feeling
festive, PJ's also offers limited holiday drinks that feature their flavorful
espresso, such as a Peppermint Bark Velvet Ice, Butter Rum Latte, and
Gingerbread Latte. Multiple locations, pjscoffee.com
Orleans
Coffee Espresso Bar
Orleans
Coffee has been supplying the city with delicious cups of
brew for over 30 years, taking their time to efficiently roast unique blends
with their team of coffee importers. Their espresso drinks are especially flavorful
and expertly prepared for all who are looking to start their day with a great
coffee or need an afternoon pick-me-up. Orleans Coffee's website provides
coffee-lovers with coffee tips and recipes of their favorite drinks, for those
who want to make coffee themselves. Orleans Coffee also has espresso and
various coffee blends available to purchase online, in case you'd like a coffee
delivery at home. Their wide range of coffee specials include Black Pearl
Espresso, which is a deep and developed espresso with notes of citrus that aims
to satisfy all espresso aficionados. 3445 Prytania
St., (504) 332-5999, orleanscoffee.com
Puccino's
Coffee
A well-known coffee shop throughout the New Orleans
and Metairie area is Puccino's.
Puccino's is deemed as the real coffee of Italy, providing customers with
delectable and pure Italian coffee made of gourmet beans, which are grounded
and roasted daily to preserve the best and freshest taste of coffee. Their
drinks can be ordered online in advance from various locations, with plenty of
espresso and coffee options to go around. Puccino's wide range of coffee
flavors include hazelnut, amaretto, mint, chocolate, pumpkin spice, wedding
cake, and even king cake, perfect for everyone missing the Mardi Gras season.
Puccino's also offers great weekly specials, such as a free espresso shot added
to any beverage every Monday, and buy-one, get-one-free beverages with their
Tuesday card every Tuesday. Multiple
locations, lovepuccinos.com
French
Truck Coffee
This coffeeshop's locations are lively and vivid, as
their yellow buildings stand out throughout New Orleans. French Truck Coffee
can be seen many places, including their trucks that drive throughout the city
delivering their delicious coffee. Not only does French Truck Coffee sell cups
of their fine roasted brew in stores, but visitors can also purchase bags of
their favorite flavors in stores and online through their website. French Truck
is truly for coffee-lovers, and their website even has weekly and monthly
coffee subscriptions to deliver coffee directly to you as often as you'd like.
Among their wide range of coffee roasts are Crosstown Espresso and Erato
Espresso, both of which have sweet, silky, and well-balanced flavors. Their
Erato Espresso has also become a staple in their cafés, and it includes a
special three-bean blend that espresso-lovers are sure to enjoy. Multiple locations, frenchtruckcoffee.com
