22 February 2010

Espresso Drink Directory

Directory of Espresso Drinks:
Cappuccino
: Espresso topped with equal parts foamed & steamed milk
Cafe Americano: A stronger version of brewed coffee, made from equal parts espresso and boiling water
Cafe Breve: Similar to a Cafe Latte, with half-and-half instead of milk
Cafe Con Leche: 1.5 oz of espresso plus steamed milk in an 8 oz cup
Cafe Con Panna: Shot of espresso topped with whipped cream
Cafe Corretto: Espresso with a shot of brandy, cognac or liquer
Cafe Creme: 1.5 oz of espresso plus 1 oz heavy cream
Cafe Doppio: Double shot of espresso plus one shot of hot water
Cafe Freddo: Chilled espresso, often iced, served in a glass
Cafe Latte: 1.5 oz of espresso plus steamed/foamed milk in a 6 oz cup
Cafe Latte Macchiato: Glass of hot milk with a teaspoon of espresso
Cafe Latteccino: Espresso plus two parts steamed milk and one part foamed milk
Cafe Lungo: Similar to a Cafe Americano
Cafe Macchiato: 1.5 oz of espresso in a demitasse, marked by a dollop of foamed milk
Cafe Mocha: Espresso, chocolate syrup & steamed milk; topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings & cocoa
Cafe Ristretto: Concentrated shot using just ½ - 1 oz of water, resulting in a dense, extremely aromatic shot
Cafe Romano: Regular espresso served with a twist of lemon or lemon peel

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