Espresso Coffee, Cappuccino, Macchiato

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Coffee is a popular drink worldwide, and almost everyone enjoys drinking a cup. Aside from water, coffee is probably the most consumed drink in the world. Espresso coffee is more popular today than it has ever been at any time in its history. Italy created the espresso drink.

Properly brewed, an espresso will feature a layer of rich dark-golden cream ... "crema" ... clinging to its wall, thinning out across its surface. Crema is one indicator of a quality espresso. Most prefer to pull espresso shots directly into a pre-heated demitasse or shot glass, to maintain the ideal temperature of the espresso, preserving all its crema.

It comes from the Italian term "caffè espresso," which translates literally "pressed-out coffee," but has come to mean "fast," as well Caffè espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing very hot, but not boiling, water under high pressure through coffee that has been ground to a consistency between extremely fine particles and powder.

Making a great espresso is truly an art as well as a science. Contrary to popular belief in some cultures, an espresso contains less caffeine than an equal amount of coffees, brewed most other ways. Many of the most popular drinks that we consume everyday are made using espresso, rather than the more traditional filter or drip coffee. Drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, mochas and macchiatos.

Milan, Italy, saw a revolution in coffee making 1901. Luigi Bezzera invented an espresso making coffee machine and a coffee making method, which became famous as "Espresso Caffè." Until the mid-1940s, the use of steam pressure alone brewed the coffee. The invention of the spring piston lever machine and its subsequent commercial success changed espresso into the beverage we know today.

Nowadays, this method, employing 9 to 10 atmospheres (bars) of pressure, is widely used. Discover our pure Costa Rican Espresso coffee ... 100% Arabica beans are perfect to brew your espresso at home or at work. You'll find its delightful taste, fullness and thoroughbred aroma fascinating.

Below are some of the best and most popular recipes for the espresso lover! You'll be surprised what you can "magic up" with coffee:

Espresso:
The classic espresso recipe: a single shot of espresso, approximately 1-1/2 ounces. Best served in a pre-heated espresso cup.

Espresso Dopio:
Double the quantity of espresso to about 3 ounces for double the pleasure. Typically served in a cappuccino cup.

Espresso con Panna:
A single or double espresso shot topped with whipped cream.

Espresso Macchiato:
A single shot of espresso topped with 1-2 tablespoons of frothed milk.

Espresso Romano:
A single shot of espresso topped with fresh lemon peel. This is not a traditional Italian recipe, but often served in the US.

Spicy Viennese Espresso:
Mix a double-shot of espresso, 1/2 t cinnamon, 4 ground cloves and 1/2 t allspice. Top with whipped cream.

Cappuccino:
Typically 1/3 part espresso to 2/3 part frothed milk in a 5 ounce cappuccino cup, then top the Cappuccino with foam from the frothed milk. Cappuccino can be garnished with a light sprinkle of ground chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla powder.

Caffè Latte:
Referred to by the French as Café au Lait and the Spanish as Café con Leche. A double-shot of espresso (about 3 ounces) mixed with about 5 ounces of steamed milk. Usually little or no foam is added to the top. Serve in a large 9 ounce bowl-shaped heavy cup.

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

Latte Macchiato:
A glass of steam milk into which a single serving of espresso is slowly dribbled, to "mark" the milk with espresso.

Espresso Sundae:
One scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream with a shot of espresso poured over it.

Americano:
Espresso and hot water, classically using equal parts each.

Ristretto or Espresso Corto:
With less water, yielding a stronger taste.

Iced Cappuccino:
Pour one shot of freshly brewed espresso over ice and add 1/3 cold milk. Spoon 1/3 foamed milk on top. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

Coffee - always something different
You don't always like your coffee just black, or with a bit of milk and sugar? Then we've got a wealth of coffee recipes that will help you enjoy every single one of our coffees. Maybe you'll even find a new favorite! Visit our coffee recipe site here