Unfortunately, good coffee is almost non-existent in Malaysia.  Our baristas just don't have the necessary skill, especially in establishments like Starbucks and Coffee Bean.  I reckon only the hotels have semi-decent baristas.

Adding sugar to espresso is acceptable practice.

The first time i had my espresso, it doesn't really work as a 'force me to stay awake drink' like what everyone told me.

The second time i ordered a double shot. I can't sleep for 2 days (seriously, i toss around my bed for few hours, then doze off for 2 hour and i am awake again)

I swear to stay away from espresso, until last week where i was damn tired. Has another double shot, but it didn't work at all. I felt asleep shortly ... and coma for like 13 hours...

Cheapo way of making a latte is to buy one shot of espresso and ask for a cup of hot milk. Pour in together and walla, you got your latte with the price of espresso. I heard this from a friend who worked in Starbucks.

On the other note, the only way to know espresso gone bad is when it is a lil sourish.. So they say..

So, basically most of you guys here just get the espresso and dunk it down the throat?

Well, there is something I have learned from my first "encounter" with espresso: drink it while it's HOT!
BTW, this is my first Espresso (before mixing with other stuffs):

Yes, I'm actually asking for recommendation here. I was clueless when I was served with an espresso. That's why I want to find out what are the "proper" ways (or recommendations) on how to enjoy it.

I only used to enjoy Nescafe.

Hhmm.. Come to think of it, yeah, certain coffee beans are more acidic. However, to one's tongue, coffee is supposed to be sweet and fragrant.
Old Town White Coffee for me..

Agreed.. I can never understand why would people pay extra (2-3x) for a cup of coffee, which sometimes taste worse than those 3-in-1

lol ex worker of starbuck?

waiting for your manual

Try Espresso with whipped cream.