The language of
Espresso
ESPRESSO
RISTRETTO :
Meaning
'restricted' or 'narrow', it is a common variation of the basic
espresso and achieved by
shortening the pour to just one fine ounce. Very strong.
ESPRESSO
ROMANO :
A single espresso
served with a curl of lemon peel or just a silver of lemon on the side.
ESPRESSO
MACHIATTO :
Meaning
'marked' or 'spoiled', this is what happens to a straight espresso by marking
the top with foamed milk.
ESPRESSO
CON
PANNA :
The same as
above, except for serving the espresso with a topping of whipped cream.
ESPRESSO
MOCHA :
Usually
served in a mug and made of one third espresso, one third strong
unsweetened hot chocolate and one third frothed milk which goes in last.
DOPPIO
:
Simply a 'double'
of straight espresso.
CAPPUCCINO :
Approximately one
third espresso, one third hot steamed milk and one third frothed milk.
CAFFE
LATTE :
Usually one or
two measures of espresso with three times as much foamed milk. Pour milk and
coffee simultaneously, from either side of the cup. An ideal break drink, if
you can find the dexterity.
LATTE
MACHIATTO :
A large tumbler
half filled with hot foamed milk, into which a single espresso is slowly poured to
produce a graduation of coffee colour through the milk.
