| Nov. 5th, 2005 06:10 pm Coffee Styles Styles of coffee round the world.
Espresso 'Espresso' is Italian for 'express' or 'fast'. Espresso
is reputed to be the base of all great coffees. Although the praise for
this style of coffee goes to the Italians, the first espresso machine
was actually developed in France. It was a rather crude attempt,
however, and it was the Italians who developed it into the machine that
we know today. An espresso machine uses pressure to force hot water
through finely ground coffee.
In Italy, the price of a cup of
espresso is regulated by the government. The Italians serve espresso in
a 'demitasse' (meaning half-cup), containing 1 1/2 ounces of rich,
dark, coffee with a golden crema (or cream) on top. For those who like
an intense coffee experience.
Cappuccino A frothy mixture of espresso and steamed milk in equal measure.
Macchiato Espresso with a splash or spot (translation of 'macchia') of steamed milk.
Americano Espresso with hot water added.
Latte Espresso with steamed milk and a dollop of frothed milk on top (more milky than a cappuccino).
Corretto Espresso spiked with spirit, e.g. Grappa
Romano Espresso served with a slice of lemon.
Ristretto Double-strength espresso.
Con Panna Espresso topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Granita de Caffé Cold espresso poured over crushed ice.
Café au lait French coffee with milk.
Demi-créme Half coffee, half cream or milk.
Café con Leche Spanish or Portuguese dark roasted coffee mixed with sugar and served with heated milk.
Cafeate Nicuraguan coffee with milk.
Mocha One-third espresso, one-third hot chocolate, and one-third steamed milk.
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