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DRINKS TO TRY
ESPRESSO
Intense and aromatic, an espresso, or short
black as it’s also known, uses about 7g of
ground coffee. It is served in a small cup or
glass to a level of approximately 35mm.
CAPPUCCINO
A cappuccino is very light and almost luke
warm. This has one-third espresso, one-
third milk and one-third foam. It is
traditionally drunk before noon.
CAFFE LATTÉ
Served in a glass with a serviette, a caffe
latté consists of one-third espresso, topped
with steamed milk and about 10mm of foam.
MACCHIATO
Traditionally served short. The macchiato is
also poured as a long black with a dash of
milk or a dollop of foam.
LONG BLACK
A long black is generally served with a
double shot of espresso.
RISTRETTO
Meaning restricted, a ristretto is an
extremely short espresso of approximately
15mm, distinguished by its intense flavour
and aftertaste.
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