Like instant coffee, it’s made by dehydrating and crystallizing brewed espresso. Since its made with espresso, not coffee, the resulting powder is much stronger tasting than instant coffee.

Though using espresso powder in hot water can be used to make espresso, it’s not a great substitute for a freshly brewed shot. There will be no foam, or crema, on top and the texture won’t be quite as rich.

Aside from using espresso powder to actually make espresso as a drink, it can also be a very nice ingredient to have around the house for other cooking and baking. You can use it for wonderful coffee flavouring in just about anything, especially chocolate baked goods. Any recipe that called for instant coffee crystals can be improved with espresso powder.

You may have trouble finding it in stores, but there are a few brands of espresso powder out there. King Arthur Flour and Cafe Bustelo both make it, and can sometimes be found in the supermarket. Several online gourmet food shops carry their products as well.

If your recipe calls for powder, and only the espresso granules are available, they can be used just as easily. They are going to dissolve in your recipe either way.

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