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1: A short espresso pull, (usually 0.75 oz.) providing a more concentrated and flavorful coffee beverage
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 | [e-SPRES-oh] - Coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground
coffee beans. |
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 | [LAH-tay] - Espresso with foamy, steamed milk |
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 | [kap-poo-CHEE-noh] - Espresso with equal parts of milk foam and steamed milk. Can also be ordered wet (more milk) or dry (more foam) |
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 | [mah-kee-YAH-toh] - Espresso with a dollop of steamed milk foam |
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 | [BRAY-vay] - Espresso with steamed half & half
or whipping cream instead of milk |
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 | [e-SPRES-oh kon PAHN-nah] - Espresso with a dollop of whipped cream |
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 | [MOH-kah] - Espresso combined with chocolate
or caramel syrup and whipped cream |
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 | [ah-MER-i-KAHN-oh] - Espresso diluted with hot water in equal portions |
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 | [ka-FAY oh LAY] - Regular coffee (instead of espresso) with steamed milk in equal parts |
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 | Freshly brewed regular or decaffeinated coffee of the day |
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Is there a difference between a latte and a cappuccino?
This short question requires a relatively long answer! The
terms “latte” and “cappuccino” are often (although incorrectly)
used interchangeably by coffee lovers and some of the
less-informed coffee purveyors. Even though both beverages are
made of the same ingredients, there is one big difference: the
quantity of steamed milk foam. Lattes are mostly steamed
milk with just a small cap of milk foam (less than half an
inch), whereas cappuccinos have equal proportions of steamed
milk and milk foam. If more foam is desired, a cappuccino can
be ordered “dry”. Conversely, a “wet” cappuccino has more
steamed milk than foam. What’s the big deal with foam?
Properly prepared, steamed milk foam adds a sweet, dessert-like
quality to espresso drinks. The tighter and more compact the
foam, the better the flavor. Ideally, the foam should be firm
enough to peak like meringue. Drinks with large, “soap bubble”
milk foam are usually tasteless in comparison. So the next
time you’re visiting your favorite coffeeshop, be sure to bring
along a ruler to see how their lattes and cappuccinos “measure
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I avoid coffeehouses because I don’t
understand all the choices on the menu. How can I order without
feeling intimidated?
Coffeehouse menus may appear exotic, but most of the drinks are
essentially just variations of one coffee beverage: the latte.
Here's how the other drinks differ. Latte (LAH-tay)
- Espresso and steamed milk with a small amount of milk foam.
Often served with flavored syrups. Cappucino (kap-poo-CHEE-noh)
- A latte with equal parts of steamed milk and foam. Mocha
(MO-kah) - A latte with chocolate or caramel sauce. Mocha
Specialty - A mocha with added syrup flavorings to simulate
candy bars like Snickers or Milky Way. Breve (BRAY-vay)
- A latte made with half&half rather than milk. Very rich, and
Atkins friendly! Cafe Au Lait (kaf-ay oh LAY) - A
latte made with drip coffee rather than espresso for less
intense coffee flavor. Additionally, there are espresso
beverages made without milk. Americano (ah-MER-i-KAH-noh)
- Espresso diluted to drip coffee strength. Macchiato
(mah-kee-YAH-toh) - Espresso with a dollop of steamed milk
foam. Espresso Con Panna (eh-SPRE-soh kahn PAH-nah)
- A macchiato with whipped cream rather than milk foam.
Now you can visit your local coffeehouse and order new and
exciting drinks like a pro!
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Will a dark roasted coffee keep me awake
longer than a light roasted coffee?
No, the light roast will keep you awake
longer! Coffee lovers often assume that deep, rich dark roasted
coffees must have correspondingly higher caffeine content than
their less intense, light roasted cousins. However the opposite
is true, because caffeine is cooked away during the coffee
roasting process. The longer the roast, the less the caffeine!
Another factor affecting coffee caffeine content is the length
of time coffee grounds are in contact with water. Drip coffee
has significantly more caffeine than an espresso coffee because
the grounds soak in water for minutes versus seconds. So
the next time you’re at your local coffeehouse, order your
favorite dark coffee with the confidence that you won’t be
sacrificing additional hours of sleep later that night!
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How does roasting coffee affect its flavor?
Roasting is the key process in establishing coffee flavor and
aroma. Sugars, starches, and fats from the coffee bean are
released and transformed during the roasting process into the
caramel, rich, sweet, and smoky flavors we enjoy. Note that
coffee beans have approximately 1500 flavor characteristics that
can be enhanced or subdued by the roaster through blending and
roasting beans. With so many flavors available in the bean, a
roaster must be part artist and part scientist to ensure coffee
quality and consistency. Here is a brief guide to help you
match a roast to your taste preference beginning with the light
roasts. Cinnamon, Light, or New England: Toasted
grain flavor; American, Regular, or Medium: Rich
and rounded, with no grain taste; Full City, City, or
Vienna: Well rounded with a slight bittersweet tang;
Espresso, Italian, French, or Continental: Distinct
bittersweet tang with little acidity; Dark Italian or
Dark French: Distinct bittersweet tang with no acidity.
Be sure to get some beans from your favorite coffeeshop, and
boast your roast at your next dinner party!
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What should I look for when giving coffee
as a gift?
Coffee makes a wonderful, budget-friendly gift. Roasted to
perfection, coffee provides warmth, comfort, and an overall
sense of well-being. It is truly an international gift with
beans sourced from Central America, Africa, Indonesia, and other
distant locations. Tastes can range from earthy and rich to
nutty and chocolaty to floral and fruity. Selecting the
perfect coffee gift starts with the level of roast. Although
there are many names for the degree of roast (City, Full City,
Espresso, Italian, French, etc), coffees can be grouped simply
as light, medium, and dark roasts. Light roasts are known for
their toasted grain flavors, medium roasts have richer and
rounded tastes, while dark roasts have smoky bittersweet
flavors. If you’re buying for someone who enjoys chocolate
and nut flavors, look at coffees from Central America. African
coffees are renowned for their floral and fruit tones. Coffees
from Indonesia are earthy, rich, and deep making them perfect
for satisfying the most exotic palette. Coffee accessories
make fun gifts too. Travel mugs and French presses are fine
gifts for any coffee lover.
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