A Quick Guide To Speciality Coffees

A Quick Guide To Speciality Coffees

Have you ever heard someone order a macchiato or ristretto in the coffee shop queue and wondered what it was?  Don’t know a doppio from a mocha? Our quick reference guide below reveals all.

All speciality coffees can be made from a standard espresso machine.

Espresso - The base from which all specialty coffees are made - Hot water is forced through finely ground coffee to produce a maximum of 1 to 1.5 fluid ounces of beverage.

Crema – Thus is the golden head of the espresso, which is made of the oils extracted from the coffee during the brewing process.

Doppio - A double shot of espresso. (doppio is Italian for double)

Espresso Con Panna - A shot of espresso topped with whipped cream. 

Romano - Espresso served with a twist or slice of lemon.

Ristretto - A restricted or short shot of espresso for an intense espresso taste.

Macchiato - Espresso with a small amount of steamed milk dappled on top to give a spotted effect.

Cappuccino - One shot of espresso, one part steamed milk, one part foamed milk with an optional dusting of chocolate or cinnamon.

Mocha - Cappuccino with a shot of chocolate sauce or syrup.

Americano - A standard sized cup of coffee made by dispensing a double espresso into hot water. Add milk to taste.

Latte - One shot of espresso mixed with steamed milk.

Skinny - A term used before all coffee drinks containing milk e.g. Skinny Latte - Means served with low fat skimmed milk.

With Wings - A term used to ask for 온라인카지노총판 a take-away drink e.g. a cappuccino with wings (originates from the early take-out paper cups which had folding paper handles resembling win

br />Lungo - Meaning 2long2 in Italian e.g. Espresso Lungo, a long espresso with more hot water

br />Corretto - Means 2corrected2 or laced with an alcoholic spirit or liqueur.
br />Dry - A cappuccino with no steamed milk - just foamed milk

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As you can see, many of the terms originate from Italy, where the first espresso coffee machine was patented in 1938 by Achille Gaggia. The Gaggia name has been synonymous with quality traditional  espresso coffee machines e

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Spend a few moments familiarising yourself with these terms, and 오바마카지노총판 then next time you glance at the coffee shop menu board you will know exactly what to order.