By
Amy Beller
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Coffee
has sure become complicated these
days, hasn't it? Just a couple
decades ago, "going out for coffee"
meant just hitting your favorite
diner and getting a plain ol' cup of
joe with cream and sugar. Nowadays,
going to you local Starbucks means
making a much more complicated
decision. Cappuccino? Espresso?
Latte? What the heck is the
difference between these 3? And on
top of that, you have all these
different flavors you can add. And
extra foam? Why is there even foam
in the first place? Read on to find
out about the basics of modern
coffee drinks.
Espresso is a very concentrated form
of coffee, and serves as the basis
for cappuccinos and lattes. In order
to make the espresso very
concentrated, the coffee beans are
ground to an extremely fine powder.
Hot water is then forced through the
ground beans with pressure. |
If the only cappuccino
you've ever tried came from one of those vending
machines they have in hospital waiting rooms, you'll
likely be disappointed if you try a true cappuccino.
The vending machine cappuccinos are much sweeter
because they're made from a powder mix with a lot of
added sugar, whereas a real cappuccino has a much
more subtle flavor (though much better to the
discerning coffee drinker).
A good cup of cappuccino
takes a bit of skill and experience to make, so if
your barista knows her stuff, you're in for a treat!
The three basic things that go into a cappuccino are
the espresso (of course), steamed milk, and the
resulting foam that is created from the steaming
process. A seasoned veteran barista will make sure
that all three of these elements are created with
tender loving care.
Probably the most
popular of the modern coffee drinks that we enjoy
these days is the latte. Also known as "cafe latte",
this beverage is basically just foamy milk with a
shot of espresso mixed in. (the word "latte"
actually means "milk" in Italian). This doesn't
really sound very tasty on it's own, but when you
add one of the various flavors such as vanilla,
hazelnut, or chocolate, a good latte is quite
delicious, though an acquired taste as is any other
form of coffee.
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Amy has been an avid
writer and blogger for the past 2 years. Some of her
hobbies include scrapbooking, horseback riding, and
singing in a choir. In addition, she builds
informational websites. check out one of her latest
sites at
http://www.vintagespeakers.org where she
provides some great information on antique and
vintage speakers.
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