Espresso made its debut across the world in the 20th century as people were getting into the fast life, with no time to wait. The word literally means "quick in time" in Italian. Due to the popularity this coffee has gained among people, Nov. 23 is marked as National Espresso Day in the United States.

Here are some quotes, courtesy AZ Quotes, to share on this day with all coffee lovers.

1. "Espresso consumption is an aesthetic experience, like tasting a vintage wine or admiring a painting." – Andrea Illy

2. "The quintessential expression of coffee is espresso." – Ernesto Illy

3. "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

4. "I love coffee. I love a midday espresso on set, just for the energy." – Carrie Brownstein

5. "Coffee arrived and the espresso was excellent, like an aromatic electric fence." – Ben Aaronovitch

6. "What I don't like is breakfast in the morning. I have a double-espresso cappuccino, but no food." – Wolfgang Puck

7. "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

8. "Espresso is to Italy, what champagne is to France." – Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

9. "The magic of espresso is that it's only made with 50 beans." – Andrea Illy

10. "I bought an espresso maker and coffee maker and make them myself every day." – Utada Hikaru

Celebrate National Espresso Day with the best coffee beans.
Celebrate National Espresso Day with the best coffee beans. Pixabay
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