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14. Recipe
Espresso
Espresso is pressure-brewed coffee. A properly brewed espresso with fresh coffee will
have a thick golden crema on top and not taste bitter or sour.
1.A single shot of espresso consists of approximately 7 grams of ground coffee and 1
to 1.5 ounces of liquid.
2.A double shot of espresso consists of approximately 14 grams of ground coffee and
2 to 2.5 ounces of liquid.
Café Latte
A Latte is made of 2/3 steamed milk and 1/3 espresso.
1. Steam a pitcher of milk.
2. Fill your cup about 2/3 of the way with steamed milk.
3. Add a couple spoonfuls of froth.
4. Brew your espresso and mix together.
Cappuccino
A Cappuccino is traditionally served in a 7 oz cup. The drink is comprised of equal
amounts of espresso, steamed milk and frothed milk.
1. Steam and froth a pitcher of milk.
2. Brew your espresso into your cappuccino cup.
3. Add steamed milk by holding back the froth with a spoon.
4. Spoon the froth on top.
Ristretto
Also known as the “little one” and is the strongest espresso of the family. The Ristretto
uses the same amount of ground coffee as a regular espresso but uses less water. The
name is derived from the “restricted use of water”.
1. Prepare to brew an espresso using your normal amounts of ground coffee.
2. Stop the extraction just short of the “Golden Rule.”
Café Mocha
Adding some hot chocolate milk to an espresso and you’ve got a Mocha!
1. Steam some milk.
2. Add a squirt of chocolate syrup to the milk and mix it well.
3. Brew your espresso and pour it into a larger glass or mug.
4. Add the hot chocolate milk.
5. Top it off with some whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
Café Crema
A Café Crema is a long espresso. Instead of stopping the shot at the normal amount of
time for your single or double shot, let the pump run until you have a cup of coffee.
Café Americano
Brew a proper espresso and then add hot water.
Espresso Macciato
This is an espresso with a wee bit of froth on top.
