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Types of Beverage
Beverage name
Description
Ristretto
A ristretto, served in a small cup, is an espresso whose brewing time is shorter
than a regular espresso. As such, a ristretto is a shorter shot and lower in
caffeine.
Espresso
The espresso is known around the globe as true "Italian coffee". Served in
a small cup, its unmistakeable characteristics are a full and intense aroma
and a top layer of compact, natural crema. It is the result of the hot-water
pressurised extraction process invented by Achille Gaggia in 1938.
Espresso lungo
An espresso lungo is an espresso shot with a longer extraction time. It is more
diluted, with a different aromatic intensity and a higher caffeine content. It is
served in a medium-sized cup.
Coffee
Coffee is a beverage prepared with a greater quantity of water than an
espresso shot. It has a lighter aroma and is served in a medium-large cup.
Americano
An Americano is a long, less intense coffee drink prepared by combining hot
water and espresso.
Cappuccino
The cappuccino is an Italian classic, among the most loved in the world. It is
prepared with espresso, milk and a milk froth, which must be no less than 1
cm thick. It is served in a large cup.
XL Cappuccino
An XL cappuccino is a cappuccino prepared with a greater quantity of
espresso and milk.
Cortado
The cortado is an Argentinian beverage, consisting of an espresso shot with
a small quantity of milk. It is usually served in a small glass and is popular in
Spain, Portugal, and Latin America.
Flat white
A flat white is a beverage of Australian origin which has a strong, dominant
coffee flavour. It is composed of a double espresso and milk, toped with a
light layer of velvety foam.
Café au lait
A café au lait is a beverage composed of equal parts coffee and milk. This can
even be enriched by a thin layer of milk froth. It is served in a large cup.
Latte macchiato
A latte macchiato is prepared with hot milk, one part milk froth and a small
quantity of espresso. It is served in a tall, transparent glass to allow the
separation of the three different layers to be seen.
XL latte macchiato
An XL latte macchiato is a latte macchiato prepared with a greater quantity of
milk. It is served in a tall, transparent glass.
Frothed milk
Frothed milk is used to make cappuccinos, latte macchiatos and several other
beverages. The result is a compact, homogeneous layer of milk froth.
Hot water
Hot water can be used to prepare hot teas, infusions and instant beverages.
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