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Espresso Styles to Try
Espresso (Short Black)
Espresso is a concentrated, full bodied coffee with a stable layer of
crema on top. An espresso is the foundation of all café coffee.
• Espresso glass (3 oz)
• Single or double shot of espresso (1-2 oz)
Ristretto
A ristretto is an extremely short espresso, distinguished by its
intense flavor, aftertaste and its thin crema on top.
• Espresso cup (1 oz)
• Half a single shot of espresso (0.5 oz)
Americano
A standard espresso with hot water added. The hot water is added
first so that the crema is maintained.
• Cup (6 oz)
• Hot Water (to preference)
• Single or double shot of espresso (1-2 oz)
Con Panna
Con Panna, Italian for ‘with cream’, made up of an espresso topped
with lightly whipped cream. It can also be dusted with cinnamon or
chocolate.
• Cup (6 oz)
• Single or double shot of espresso (1-2 oz)
• Lightly whipped cream - dusted cinnamon.
Macchiato
Macchiato, Italian for ‘to stain or mark’. Traditionally served as a
standard espresso with a dash of cold or frothed milk and a small
dollop of foam into the middle of the crema.
• Espresso glass (3 oz)
• Single or double shot of espresso (1-2 oz)
• Dash of cold or frothed milk and small dollop of foam.