Basic Espresso Drinks

Espresso

Properly done, espresso is made from a special blend of Arabica coffees, chosen for intense aromatic flavors And quality of performance during extraction. Espresso uses Freshly ground coffee in the correct amount, firmly packed and Then extracted under pressure. The end result will be a rich concentration of coffee taste and aroma, topped with a Dense golden-brown foam called “crema”.

Americano

A gourmet cup of coffee, Made by pouring one, two or three shots of espresso over a 6 or 8 oz. cup of hot water. The “crema” will float on top.

Cappuccino

An espresso based beverage, topped with equal parts of froth, milk and espresso. 1/3 froth, 1/3 milk (liquid) 1/3 espresso. The milk is frothed/steamed prior to the espresso extraction, allowing the foam to separate from the milk.

Latte

An espresso based beverage, where a very dense mixture of foamed/steamed milk is poured down the side of a cup containing 1 or 2 shots of espresso. the pour allows the milk and espresso to marbleize, forming a very dense mixture. The taste of espresso can be experienced with the first sip.

Mocha

A chocolate flavored latte, prepared the same as a latte with chocolate added.

Iced Based Espresso Drinks

Iced based espresso drinks can be achieved by adding cold milk and ice to the extracted espresso.