Boot Camp for Coffee Drinkers
Ok- so we go to a local coffee house and we order cappuccinos- café mochas- lattes and espressos. It isn’t the paper cups that make these drinks taste so good. It’s the recipe and of course the pr Contd...
Cappuccino: Equal parts of steamed and frothed milk and espresso. The milk goes on top of the espresso. Dust with nutmeg- cinnamon or chocolate powder or shavings.
Café Mochas: The easiest way is to use a good brand of hot chocolate- throw in a shot of espresso and top with whipping cream and chocolate powder or shavings. It looks the best if you put it in a tall glass and use a long handled spoon. For a finishing touch add a saucer and a napkin. Or make a latte and toss in a chocolate flavored shot.
Lattes: Foam & steam milk to 140-degrees. The ratio is 50% espresso and 50% milk. Pour the milk down the side of the cup so it infuses with the espresso. The difference between this and a cappuccino is a latte blends the two things together- whereas the cappuccino keeps them separate.
Espressos: We’ve all had bad espresso. There are many reasons why this is. The number one reason is an unfavorable bean. If you like espresso you are likely a connoisseur of coffee and know what constitutes a good bean. Anyway- to make a good espresso you must do the following:
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