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INTRODUCTION
Beat the Daily Grind with our at home Barista Guide
The sweet scent of that first cup in the morning can melt all resistance to the day
ahead and bring life to the sleep heavy limbs of any early morning riser. Coffee is
truly man’s best friend and as we launch our stylish and chic Retro Coffee Maker,
we have some ways you can make the most of your coffee.
Keeping it Simple with Espresso
Perhaps ex-presso would be a better name, the espresso is favoured by the Italians
for its quick hit and strong flavour. The espresso is coffee, simply. For a lighter caf-
feine hit a single shot of coffee will do, add a little water and, hey presto! An espres-
so is ready to spur you into the day ahead, or the night if you have big plans. If you
need a little extra umph, add a second shot of coffee to feel the buzz last longer.
Hombre, Hombre, Americano!
Some might call this simply, a black coffee. However, the Americano is Barista for
a delicious steaming cup of Joe. 2/3 hot water and 1/3 espresso, this drink can
be prepared using an espresso machine or the humble cafetiere. Hold that burning
hot pot! If you’re using a cafeteria, in order not to boil the nutty tones of this bever-
age, allow the boiled water five minutes to cool before pouring over your cool beans.
Leave to brew for another three to five minutes and then, pour.
Never too Late for a Latte
The latte has evolved into a drink with so many opportunities for flavour it’s almost
overwhelming. Chai Latte, Caramel Latte, Vanilla Latte… heads have been known
to spin right off in confusion on arriving at the local coffee shop, so struck by the
numerous options available for this single drink. To keep things simple, it requires
only one or two shots of water filtered coffee, and the addition of thinly foamed milk
to create the original Café Latte.
Cap it off with a Cappuccino
A regular after dinner feature the cappuccino is a smooth and milky delight. A single
shot of coffee first and then, the frothy top! Add approximately 6oz of milk to your
metal jug and steam until the milk begins to swirl and has a delightful frothy appear-
ance. Pour this into your shot of espresso and foam ahoy! Your cappuccino is ready.
If you have a sweet tooth, sprinkle a light coating of chocolate powder or cinnamon
on top.
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