Get To Know Your Cup Of Joe!
Cafe au Lait- made with equal amounts of strong drip brewed or french pressed coffee and steamed milk.(Should not be confused with Cafe Latte which is a drink made with espresso, not strong coffee.)
Caffe Americano- A shot of espresso diluted with hot water, making it similar to the regular drip coffee but with a different flavor.
Latte- A shot of espresso with steamed milk and lightly topped with foamed milk.
Latte Macchiato- A half shot of espresso added gently to steamed and foamy milk, creating a layered drink with a 'macchiato'- mark of espresso in the milk foam. Flavored syrup is often added to increase the sweetness of the drink.
Mocha- A shot of espresso with chocolate syrup, steamed milk, topped with foamed milk or whipped cream. The bottom of your cup is coated with chocolate syrup, then the shots of espresso are brewed on top, steamed milk still on top of that and finally a heapful of whipped cream.
Cappuccino- A shot of espresso with about one-third steamed and one-third foamed milk.
Espresso- A concentrated coffee beverage produced with a method of brewing that uses pressure rather than gravity, to pass hot water through a special blend and roast of ground coffee beans. Espresso is usually measured in 'shots' of about 1 to 1 1/2 ounces.
Espresso Macchiato- A shot of espresso topped with a dollop of foamed milk on top.
Espresso con Panna- A single or double shot of espresso topped with whipped cream.
Lungo- Espresso that has been 'run long' so more water is passed through the grinds. It is milder than a regular espresso and comes in a slightly larger portion.
Ristretto- A 'short run' of espresso, meaning a smaller, slightly stronger shot.
Half Caf- A cup of coffee that includes equal parts of decaffeinated and regular coffee.