Is there an express in espresso? Nope. Cafe espresso is literally “pressed-out coffee.” So the name espresso has nothing to do with the speed with which espresso is made. The term express, on the other hand, as in express train, derives from the idea of “directly,” or “specific to a particular destination.” It’s the same express as in expressly forbidden, meaning “specifically forbidden.” This is part of a complete episode.
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