ESPRESSO BEVERAGES

Espresso Ristretto
"Short pull" espresso made with less than the usual hot water for a highly intense shot.

Espresso Macchiato
Macchiato is Italian for "marked" so this is espresso marked with a small amount of foamed milk. (Caramel macchiato is a signature Starbucks beverage. A creamy mix of vanilla, and freshly steamed milk marked with intense espresso, topped with velvety foam and buttery caramel sauce).

Cappuccino
A European coffeehouse staple, combining espresso with a small amount of steamed milk and a deep luxurious layer of creamy foam. It has a stronger coffee flavor.

Caffé Latte
Steamed milk laced with a rich, full bodied shot of espresso with a delicate topping of foamed milk.

Espresso Shot
A fresh shot forms three layers: the aromatic crema, the billowing body and the dark intense heart. Freshly pulled shots are at the heart of all espresso drinks.

Caffé Americano
European approach to American style coffee combines espresso with steaming hot water. An alternative for brewed coffee.

Espresso Recipes & Presentations
Source: Boyds

Espresso: 1.5 ounces of espresso beverage, served in a demitasse (a 3-ounce cup). It's often served with a sugar cube on the side. Any beverage that deviates from this has another name.

Cappuccino: A serving of espresso with the foam of steamed milk, served in a cappuccino (6 ounce) cup. The foam, when placed on top of the espresso creme, will have a brown halo. Cappuccino is 1/3 espresso, 2/3 dense foam of steamed milk. Cappuccino is traditionally served with a sugar cube on the side.

The Italian Caffé Latte and the French Café au Lait are made of strong full-bodied coffee and hot milk poured simultaneously into a 6-8 oz. bowl or wide mouth cup, served with a sugar cube on the side. It is the most popular breakfast coffee in France and Italy.

In the United States, a Caffé Latte (or Caffé Latte Americano) is a serving of espresso with equal volumes of steamed milk and foam of steamed milk served in a 6-8 oz. cup, mug or tall glass. It is also served with a sugar cube on the side. These are the foundation of the popular espresso drinks served in the United States.

There are many non-traditional variations, made with whipped cream, hot chocolate, low-fat milk, flavored syrups, etc.

For instance, Caffé Mocha is espresso with intense bittersweet chocolate syrup mixed with steamed milk and topped with whipped cream. Chocolaty.

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