Espresso
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A genuine espresso consists of about 30ml of brew made from darkly roasted beans, finely ground, with very hot water pumped through the grinds. The result: an intense coffee reflecting the true flavour of both the beans and style. Espresso Solo stands for one 30ml shot, and doppio for a double 60ml shot (or two solos). |
Espresso Ristretto
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(or short shot) Meaning restricted, this is a shot that is stopped at ¾ of an ounce. This restricted extraction ensures that only the best qualities of the coffee are extracted and not the bitter elements. This is the preferred straight shot in Europe. |
Espresso Lungo
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(or long shot) a shot extracted to 1.5 ounces. |
Espresso Macchiato
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Macchiato means “marked” in Italian. Therefore this drink is a shot of espresso marked with a small amount of foamed milk dabbed on top with a spoon and served in a demitasse. |
Espresso Con Panna
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Con Panna means “with cream” so basically this drink is the same as a Macchiato except using a dab of whipped cream instead of foamed milk. |
Espresso Romano
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Garnish espresso with lemon peel. |
Espresso Corretto
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Means espresso corrected. It is an espresso combined with a liqueur or spirit. Traditionally combined with grappa, but it can also be corrected with cognac, whisky, bitters or sambuca. One rule to be observed: do not drown the espresso flavour with too much liqueur. |
Cappuccino
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Classic Italian cappuccino is made of 2 30ml shots of espresso, 60 ml of steamed milk, 60 ml of foamed milk. The best way to make it is by free pouring which means that immediately after you steam and expand the milk, you pour it on the espresso. Perfectly steamed milk for cappuccino is 50% milk, 50% foam. Delicious only if the espresso is strong and well flavoured! |
Long Black - Americano
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A longer version of the espresso, and not so strong as the original espresso is more diluted with the extra hot water. A crema, the coffee foam, should be present on the surface, which shows both the freshness of the grind and the presence of suitable beans. This method is a good way to assess the flavour of the coffee. |
Mocha (hot) 4 servings
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2 cups coffee
1/3 cup cocoa
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whipping cream
(dash cinnamon )
Mix cocoa, sugar, coffee and milk in a sauce pan
Heat, over medium heat constantly stirring, until simmering
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla
Pour into cups, top with whipped cream and cinnamon
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Latte
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1-2 shots of espresso and a lot of steamed milk. Optionally a little foam milk on top. For information about creating latte art visit FreshCoffeeShop coffee section. |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 28 March 2009 15:16 |
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