I am fortunate to have experience good espresso in my life (but too little).
How does it taste like?
– Good espresso has some slight bitterness that is necessary and not overpowering
– Good espresso smells great (put your nose near it and smell the aroma)
– Good espresso is smooth
– Good espresso has a pronounced body and is not watery
– Good espresso taste can come with hints of fruitiness with tinge of acidity
– Good espresso can taste nutty and chocolaty
– Good espresso does not leave a bad taste in your mouth
Coffee where passion is tempered with reality 
It’s true! I wish there were more people out there who could make a great espresso!
It has definitely improved these days with more people getting an Oscar and the group of coffee lovers has become bigger compared to a year ago. But we still are a far away to become true coffee aficionados.