The most offensive element in the article was general dismissal of espresso as actual coffee rather than the brown sludge that fills most large vats at conference centers and apparently Amazon offices.

Sure, it makes for a good analogy, but by the same token if you ever find yourself in Italy the post-lunch rush is never delayed with long waits because pulling a shot is near-instantaneous.

In fact espresso was the method derived earlier in the century to refuel factory workers quickly, hence had whilst standing, ready to get back to labor.