ESPRESSO COFFEE RECIPES

An Italian Espresso is a short coffee drink prepared by forcing 1 to 1.5 fl Oz of near boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans. That is different from an American cup of coffee which is prepared under no pressure, through a filtering process and using a lot more water. Resulting in a bigger cup.

As a result of the pressurized brewing process, the Italian espresso has a higher concentration of taste and aroma and a much thicker body and it’s characterized by the presence of a thick crema on top (a foam with a creamy consistency) that gives the espresso its richness and character.

WHAT’S AN ESPRESSO?

An Italian Espresso is a short coffee drink prepared by forcing 1 to 1.5 fl Oz of near boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans. An American cup of coffee is prepared under no pressure, through a filtering process and using a lot more water. Resulting in a bigger cup (like the coffee you can expect from a K-cup system). As a result of the pressurized brewing process, the Italian espresso has a higher concentration of taste and aroma and a much thicker body and it’s characterized by the presence of a thick crema on top (a foam with a creamy consistency) that gives the espresso its richness and character.

ESPRESSO Vs. AMERICAN COFFEE

ESPRESSO 1.5 fl Oz.

AMERICAN COFFEE 6 - 12 fl Oz.

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MOST COMMON ESPRESSO DRINKS

SIMPLE ESPRESSO DRINKSThey are the ones that use just espresso shots and don’t require milk or any other major ingredients.

COMPLEX ESPRESSO DRINKSThey are the ones that use milk or other ingredients in their recipe.

MOST COMMON ESPRESSO DRINKS

ESPRESSO SHOT

DOPPIO ESPRESSO (DOUBLE)

BLACK EYE

A single shot of espresso, approximately 1-1/2 ounces. Best served in a pre-heated espresso cup.

Double the quantity of espresso to about 3 ounces for double the pleasure. Can be served in a cappuccino cup.

A cup of American style drip coffee with a double-shot of espresso added.

ESPRESSO ROMANO

CAFE AMERICANO

RISTRETTO

A single shot of espresso topped with fresh lemon or orange peel.

Espresso diluted with hot water to drip coffee strength.

A very short espresso. Typically served in Italian coffee stores. Make a short espresso of 1 fl Oz or less. Approximately 30 ml. Ristrettos are short, therefore the flavors and aroma are concentrated and very intense.

ESPRESSO MACHIATO

CAFFE LATTE

MOCHA CAPPUCCINO

A single shot of espresso topped with 1-2 tablespoons of foamed milk right in the espresso cup.

A double-shot of espresso mixed with approximately 5 ounces of steamed milk, typically little or no foam is added to the top. Served in a large bowl type or glass cup 9-12 ounces in capacity. For flavored latte, simply add some quality coffee syrup for taste like vanilla.

Mix 1/3 part espresso to 2/3 part steamed milk, after dissolving cocoa or chocolate syrup with the milk to taste.

CAPUCCINO

MOCHA CAPPUCCINO

A single or double espresso shot topped with whipped cream.

Distinct from both a latte and a caffe macchiato, a cappuccino is a glass of steamed milk with a middle band of espresso. The espresso settles under the airy milk froth yet over the liquid milk surface, creating a beautiful, three-layered drink.

Start by heating and texturing milk with a steam wand (generally from your espresso machine). Fill 1/3 of the glass with the milk. Then make a double espresso into the same glass. Finish off the remaining 1/3 of the glass with milk foam.