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23 August, 2005 

Cappuccino & Espresso

Do you know any coffee beverage other than Coffee and Tea? . I heard about Cappuccino & Espresso many times, but I never attempted to know about it. After having my own blog, I thought, let me search for some information and post an article on this.


Cappuccino


An Italian type of coffee made by topping of espresso with a creamy foam from steamed milk called micro foam. A cappuccino differs from a latte (Strong espresso coffee with a topping of frothed steamed milk), which is mostly milk and little foam. Cappuccino is defined as 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk


In Italy, it is consumed almost exclusively in the day for breakfast; in other countries it may be consumed throughout the day or especially for dinner. Cappuccino is ideally prepared in a ceramic coffee cup, which is far better heat retention characteristics than glass or paper.


A quality shot of espresso, the most important way of preparing a cappuccino is the texture and temperature of the milk. When a well-trained barista steams the milk for a cappuccino, he will create "micro foam" by introducing very tiny bubbles of air into the milk. This gives the milk an extremely velvety texture and sweet taste.


Espresso


Italian word meaning "pressed coffee ", is a strong flavoured coffee beverage brewed by forcing steam through finely ground, darkly roasted coffee beans.


Due to its potency, straight espresso is considered by some to be an acquired taste, and it is served in small amounts called shots. Many coffee aficionados order their "single" or "double" (one or two shots in a glass) with a glass of cold water to clear the palate. Because espresso reacts quickly to oxygen, it should be consumed immediately after brewing.


Espresso is considered the general coffee in Italy. Ordering a coffee means ordering an espresso; this confuses foreigners in Italy and Italians abroad alike.


Espresso is also the basis for other drinks, such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, and mochas. A key component in the flavor of espresso is crema, a golden foam composed of oils, proteins, and sugars, which floats on the surface



Regards,
Raj

       

In our office, we have a option of Cappuccino, but I never thought of knowing about it. Browsing the net I found your blog.

Its very informative.

Chears.

Rangarajan

I used to have Espresso coffee without much knowledge about it's history.It's a very good piece of information.

Your site is well designed with carefully picked up articles.

Keep up the good work!!

-Chandra

Good article and I can say that is also correct, I can tell u from the italian point of view =)

Luca

Interesting find...but how is espresso different from the coffee we drink..n what about the espresso coffee available in stations n other places :P ??? also i get maccacino or somethin fo that name in a place nearby...good work all the same.

Dude u made me go to Starbucks...
I take Latte, Extra Shot and Extra Hot...This is the closest I get to an Degree Coffee...

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