Espresso which literally means "quick in time" in Italian was a concept of coffee that made its debut in the 20th century, an era when the world was picking up pace and people had no time to wait.
The idea of espresso was to not make people wait for their favorite to-go beverage.
The ultra-caffeinated beverage is so popular that it's got its own national holiday. In the United States, Nov. 23 is marked as National Espresso Day.
Here are a few quotes to celebrate the occasion, courtesy AZ Quotes.
"The voodoo priest and all his powders were as nothing compared to espresso, cappuccino, and mocha, which are stronger than all the religions of the world combined, and perhaps stronger than the human soul itself." – Mark Helprin
"To espresso or to latte, that is the question...whether 'tis tastier on the palate to choose white mocha over plain...or to take a cup to go. Or a mug to stay, or extra cream, or have nothing, and by opposing the endless choice, end one's heartache." – Jasper Fforde
"The quintessential expression of coffee is espresso." – Ernesto Illy
"I love coffee. I love a midday espresso on set, just for the energy." – Carrie Brownstein
"Espresso consumption is an aesthetic experience, like tasting a vintage wine or admiring a painting." – Andrea Illy
"What I don't like is breakfast in the morning. I have a double-espresso cappuccino, but no food." – Wolfgang Puck
"Coffee arrived and the espresso was excellent, like an aromatic electric fence." – Ben Aaronovitch
"I love coffee. I love a midday espresso on set, just for the energy." – Carrie Brownstein
Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel, sweet as love.”– Charles Maurice de Talleyrand
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