Do you start your day with an Americano, espresso, or cappuccino? As you go through the ritual of dosing, tamping, polishing, and pulling shots, you probably don’t give much thought to the father of espresso, Angelo Moriondo. Let’s change that today by celebrating Moriondo and the invention that left a lasting legacy on how we enjoy coffee.

Espresso’s Slow Rise To Coffee Fame
Lungos, lattes, cappuccinos, ristrettos, and even the basic breve can be found at almost every cafe. We often take these espresso-based drinks for granted. Yet, the espresso shot wouldn’t have found its way into our collective cultural lexicon if it hadn’t been for one man: Angelo Moriondo.