My 1st Espresso Experience - Coffee Drinks - Coffee Forum

This weekend my husband and I went for our 1st ever espresso!  Since he is used to drinking his coffee black, I knew he wouldn't have a problem with an espresso.  I put cream & sugar in my coffee, so I ordered an espresso con panna.  I figured that was the way to go for my 1st time.  I told him to smell it, taste it, then drink it.  (Since that's what I've read on how to do it.)  I wasn't so sure with mine.  I stirred in the whip (which made it foamy) and tasted it that way.  I didn't care for the foamyness.  When I order a latte, I usually ask them to hold the foam.  The espresso was still very strong for me.  I'm sure it's an acquired taste.  We didn't follow it with a latte, as I've read was recommended.  We just went in for our espresso experience as they do in Europe; drink your shot and be on your way.  My husband enjoyed his espresso and would definitely try another, maybe a double shot next time.  I will give it another try but I'm not so sure it's for me.