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| Coffee and the meanings thereof |
| Friday, 04 August 2006 | |
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If you ever wanted to know what the myriad of different coffee names and options are, well here you go. Brewed - traditional American-style coffee, percolated, steeped, dripped or pressed. Espresso - pressure-brewed one cup at a time through 2oz of ultra-fine grounds. Cappuccino - espresso, hot milk & froth in equal parts (sometimes sugar added). Caffe Latte - espresso, hot milk & froth (milk in greater proportion than coffee). Caffe Mocha - espresso, chocolate & hot milk in equal parts (sometimes whipped cream on top). Café au Lait (or Café con Leche) - brewed coffee & warmed or steamed milk (milk in greater proportion than coffee). Demitasse - a small cup the size of a single espresso drink. Mocha Latte - espresso, chocolate, hot milk & froth in equal parts. Lungo - normal espresso, but with 4oz of grounds (called an extended espresso). Double - double water and double grounds - two drinks-worth in one cup. Con Panna - espresso with dollop of whipped cream. Espresso Macchiato - espresso with a "stain" of milk. Latte Macchiato - milk with a "stain" of espresso. Espresso Granita - espresso frozen, then crushed & topped with whipped cream. Granita Latte - espresso, milk & sugar; stirred and frozen, then crushed & topped with whipped cream. |