Espresso is actually not a variation of a coffee drink; it is the name for a method of preparing coffee. With espresso, the coffee is -different than normally- being prepared in very short time under high pressure.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated shot of dark coffee (30 cc / ml) made from very finely ground coffee beans. You can recognize true espresso by a nice layer of light brown foamy crema. The crema is being created by the high pressure under which the water is being pressed through the coffee. The crema layer should be strong enough to carry a spoonful of sugar for a few seconds. The ideal water temperature is 93-96 °C. You should serve an espresso in a cup with a capacity of about 60 ml.
Espresso is a concentrated shot of dark coffee (30 cc / ml) made from very finely ground coffee beans. You can recognize true espresso by a nice layer of light brown foamy crema. The crema is being created by the high pressure under which the water is being pressed through the coffee. The crema layer should be strong enough to carry a spoonful of sugar for a few seconds. The ideal water temperature is 93-96 °C. You should serve an espresso in a cup with a capacity of about 60 ml.
Espresso ristretto
This variation is made with the same amount of coffee as a regular espresso. There is less water used, at most 25 ml instead of 30 ml for normal espresso. This makes an espresso ristretto stronger than a normal espresso. Nevertheless it should be served in a normal sized cup as used for espresso.
This variation is made with the same amount of coffee as a regular espresso. There is less water used, at most 25 ml instead of 30 ml for normal espresso. This makes an espresso ristretto stronger than a normal espresso. Nevertheless it should be served in a normal sized cup as used for espresso.
Espresso doppio
An espresso doppio consists out of two times the normal dose of espresso, served in a cup of about 1.5 dl. The total volume of coffee is about 75-95 ml. In fact, an espresso doppio is nothing more than just a double espresso. But who would bother…?
An espresso doppio consists out of two times the normal dose of espresso, served in a cup of about 1.5 dl. The total volume of coffee is about 75-95 ml. In fact, an espresso doppio is nothing more than just a double espresso. But who would bother…?
Espresso macchiato
An espresso macchiato is a normal amount of regular espresso, served in a small glass or cup, with a tablespoon of hot foamed milk added to it. Macchiato in Italian means ‘marked’ or ‘stained’, through which it gave this drink its name.
An espresso macchiato is a normal amount of regular espresso, served in a small glass or cup, with a tablespoon of hot foamed milk added to it. Macchiato in Italian means ‘marked’ or ‘stained’, through which it gave this drink its name.
Espresso con panna (espresso tazza d’oro)
This drink is similar to espresso macchiato, but instead of foamed milk, whipped cream is used. This makes it an extra luxury treat. To make the espresso macchiato even better (and why wouldn’t you) you could sprinkle some chocolate powder on top of the cream.
This drink is similar to espresso macchiato, but instead of foamed milk, whipped cream is used. This makes it an extra luxury treat. To make the espresso macchiato even better (and why wouldn’t you) you could sprinkle some chocolate powder on top of the cream.
Espresso lungo (caffè americano, caffè grande)
An espresso lungo are also called caffè americano or caffè grande consists out of a normal espresso, complemented with hot water. The total volume is about 75-95 ml, equal to an espresso doppio, but of course less strong because of the added water. You should serve this drink in a normal cup or a cappuccino cup of 1.5 dl.
An espresso lungo are also called caffè americano or caffè grande consists out of a normal espresso, complemented with hot water. The total volume is about 75-95 ml, equal to an espresso doppio, but of course less strong because of the added water. You should serve this drink in a normal cup or a cappuccino cup of 1.5 dl.
Espresso corretto
A corretto consists out of a normal amount of espresso complemented with a dash of alcohol or liqueur. In Italy, people often add a dash of grappa. Amaretto, brandy or sambuca is also an option. Corretto actually means ‘corrected’ in Italian, this way the drink got it’s name.
A corretto consists out of a normal amount of espresso complemented with a dash of alcohol or liqueur. In Italy, people often add a dash of grappa. Amaretto, brandy or sambuca is also an option. Corretto actually means ‘corrected’ in Italian, this way the drink got it’s name.
Espresso romano
Espresso romano is a normal cup of espresso, but served with a small piece of lemon peel. In some parts of the world -Brazil for example-, people use a slice of lemon. You rub the lemon peel on the edge of the cup to give it the lemon taste.
Espresso romano is a normal cup of espresso, but served with a small piece of lemon peel. In some parts of the world -Brazil for example-, people use a slice of lemon. You rub the lemon peel on the edge of the cup to give it the lemon taste.
To me, my favourite of all is the espresso con panna. Ask for a solo espresso con panna and prepare 2 sachets of sugar and drink it within 10 seconds when its ready.
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