| Ok, so we go to a local coffee house and we | | | | between this and a cappuccino is a latte |
| order cappuccinos, café mochas, lattes and | | | | blends the two things together, whereas the |
| espressos. It isn't the paper cups that make | | | | cappuccino keeps them separate. |
| these drinks taste so good. It's the recipe | | | | |
| and of course the prettiness factor. | | | | Espressos: We've all had bad espresso. |
| Baristas all have a style of their own and | | | | There are many reasons why this is. The |
| every cup will taste different because of the | | | | number one reason is an unfavorable bean. If |
| roast, the grind, the amount used, the water, | | | | you like espresso you are likely a |
| the temperature and many other things. We | | | | connoisseur of coffee and know what |
| have all tried to make these coffee delights | | | | constitutes a good bean. Anyway, to make a |
| at home the way we think they are made, but | | | | good espresso you must do the following: |
| do we really know the real way they are | | | | |
| supposed to be made to extract the enchanting | | | | *Use a fine grind |
| flavors correctly? Here is a quick list of | | | | |
| how to make the basic drinks. This is boot | | | | *You must tamp the espresso down firmly |
| camp for coffee drinkers. | | | | |
| | | | *You must use a high pressure machine or |
| Cappuccino: Equal parts of steamed and | | | | stove top model |
| frothed milk and espresso. The milk goes on | | | | |
| top of the espresso. Dust with nutmeg, | | | | *You must not try to make too much at once |
| cinnamon or chocolate powder or shavings. | | | | |
| | | | *You must see the creama on the top, which is |
| Café Mochas: The easiest way is to use a | | | | a golden-brown foam |
| good brand of hot chocolate, throw in a shot | | | | |
| of espresso and top with whipping cream and | | | | *You must use an appropriate espresso cup to |
| chocolate powder or shavings. It looks the | | | | keep the temperature from dissipating too |
| best if you put it in a tall glass and use a | | | | quickly |
| long handled spoon. For a finishing touch | | | | |
| add a saucer and a napkin. Or make a latte | | | | All in all, making coffee correctly is all up |
| and toss in a chocolate flavored shot. | | | | to you and the way your flavor buds react to |
| | | | the taste. If you like it a particular way, |
| Lattes: Foam & steam milk to 140-degrees. | | | | then make it that particular way. However, |
| The ratio is 50% espresso and 50% milk. Pour | | | | if you have guests over they may just like |
| the milk down the side of the cup so it | | | | the basics. So do yourself a favor and learn |
| infuses with the espresso. The difference | | | | the correct way to make lattes and espressos. |