I was interested in this topic too and some time ago I read some articles about coffee and cholesterol level. \r\n\r\nAs far as I remember, there are little investigations of the effect of espresso on cholesterol levels. Many scientists suppose, that unlike boiled or French press coffee which increase cholesterol levels, espresso made from paper coffee filters will not increase cholesterol. Paper filter traps chemicals and they do not enter your cup. \r\n\r\nThough I am not sure that drip espresso is is a true espresso, anyway I do not like it. But this is my personal opinion