• Affogato:
literally means ‘drowned’. It is the description of a shot of separately served espresso that is later poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato. This beverage is usually served in a short drink glass and is a Italian desert favourite.
• Americano:
Also known as “Lungo” or “Long Black” and made by diluting 1-2 shots of espresso with hot water in order to approximate the texture, flavor and body of an American-style drip coffee.
• Caffe’ Freddo:
Chilled, sweetened espresso served in a tall glass, often on ice.
• Latte:
A ‘premium milk coffee experience’. Freshly steamed milk without foam served in a tall glass with a shot of espresso coffee.
• Caffe Mocha:
A combination of chocolate syrup and a shot of espresso, topped with steamed milk and a layer of micro-foam. Finished with a sprinkled of chocolate.
• Cappuccino:
“Cap”: A ‘traditional morning heart starter’. Steamed foamed velvety milk poured over one shot of coffee oil extract made from freshly ground beans. Finished by topping with foam and a sprinkle of chocolate powder. Served in a pre heated vitrified ceramic cup.
There are 2 types of Cappuccino
CappuccinoChiaro: (AKA Wet or Light cappuccino): Cappuccino prepared with more milk than usual.
Cappuccino Scuro: (AKA Dry or Dark cappuccino) Cappuccino prepared with less milk than usual
• Corretto:
Espresso with a touch of grappa, cognac, sambuca, or other spirit.
• Doppio:
Italian term for double. Basically it describes two shots of espresso in one demitasse container.
• Espresso con Panna:
A variation of the macchiato by substituting a dollop of whipped cream for the milk froth. Basically a Starbucks invention.
• Espresso Lungo:
American term where a shot is extracted longer for a bit of extra espresso. Tends to maximizes the caffeine but will mostly produce a more bitter cup.
• Espresso Romano:
Espresso served with a lemon peel on the side.
• Flat White:
“White Coffee” – ‘uncompromising taste’.Steamedmicrofroam milk poured through and under the espresso crème produced from one shot (1) of coffee extract made on 12gm of freshly ground coffee producing 38ml of essence. Served in a pre heated vitrified ceramic cup. Great for latte art!
• Frape:
Iced Instance Nescafe Coffee, sweet, with condensed milk in the bottom, and milk foam on top. To be consumed on a hot day on the beach.
• Irish Coffee:
Coffee mixed with a dash of Irish whiskey and served with cream on top.
• Latte Macchiato:
Steamed milk served in a tall glass rather than a cup that is “stained” by a shot of espresso coffee.
• Long Black:
Often called the “American”. It is the ‘benchmark coffee without milk’. It is pure coffee made from one & one half shots of coffee extract made on 16gm of fresh ground beans producing 50ml of essence blended with steamed water. Served in a pre heated vitrified ceramic cup with the essence floated over the top of a cup filled with hot/boiling water. It is a standard espresso (Short Black) but lengthened by the addition of hot/boiling water
• Short Black:
A ‘pure intense Italian favourite with a biting crème head. Contains 75ml of pure double shot coffee essence made from 24gm of fresh ground coffee beans. Traditionally served in glass and is referred to as Espresso by European customer
• Viennese Coffee:
Brewed black coffee of any roast or origin topped and served with whipped cream.
By: Archa Dave
