Chapter 1: What is the difference between Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato and all other drinks?
Research carried out in 2015 indicated that more than four hundred (400) billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year. Apart from its great taste, irresistible flavor and extra boost that coffee beverages offer, another main contributor to the high level of coffee consumption is the wide variety of drinks available. The five most popular methods for preparing coffee that you may use to make your favorite beverage are; espresso, drip, brew and filter, plunger method, and the percolator.
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Low fat milk has slightly more protein per cup than whole milk, however, not by much, maybe less than a gram in most cases. There is not much difference in taste and mouthfeel than the whole milk, but low fat milk has less body.
Skim milk
Skim milk does not contain any fat and gives a larger volume and more stable foam than any other type of milk... However, skimmed milk is not as flavorful or as tasty as other types of milk.
Cream
Cream used in coffee beverages are usually placed in four categories; half-and-half, full or heavy cream, light cream and heavy whipping cream. The main difference between these categories of cream is the fat contents. The least fatty and more popularly used of the four flavors is the half-and-half, which consists of 12% fat and has a sweet buttery flavor to it. Light cream has 20% fat, while heavy cream and heavy whipping cream both having 38% fat. The difference between the heavy cream and the heavy whipping cream is the air that is added to the whipping cream.
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A shot of espresso drink requires at least 7 grams of finely and consistently grounded coffee beans. Enough coffee should be grinded to have a small mound over the top of the portafilter, you will then use your finger to create a level surface and distribute coffee grind evenly in the portafilter.
Step 2.
Use the tamper to apply pressure evenly to the coffee beans in the portafilter.
Step 3.
Preparing frothed milk for the cappuccino drink with the steam wand. Pour desired amount of cold milk into milk pitcher, you will not use as much milk when frothing as you would when steaming, and the milk expands more when frothing. Purge the steam wand to clear tip of old milk or settled water, this is done by turning the steam on the espresso machine on and off for a second or two. Place tip of the steam wand inside milk and position the steam wand slightly off the center of the pitcher. Position and placement is the key to getting the milk rolling successfully. Turn on the steam wand with tip slightly below the surface, as the milk begins to stretch slowly move milk pitcher downward so the tip of the steam wand is always just below the surface of the milk. This will introduce more air into the milk, which will allow it to produce more foam. Turn off steam wand and remove steamed milk when the pitcher is a bit too hot to
Research carried out in 2015 indicated that more than four hundred (400) billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each year. Apart from its great taste, irresistible flavor and extra boost that coffee beverages offer, another main contributor to the high level of coffee consumption is the wide variety of drinks available. The five most popular methods for preparing coffee that you may use to make your favorite beverage are; espresso, drip, brew and filter, plunger method, and the percolator.
Coffee beverages are distinguished by their ingredients, preparation time and drink volume. Often times the ingredients used to make many coffee drinks …show more content…
Low fat milk has slightly more protein per cup than whole milk, however, not by much, maybe less than a gram in most cases. There is not much difference in taste and mouthfeel than the whole milk, but low fat milk has less body.
Skim milk
Skim milk does not contain any fat and gives a larger volume and more stable foam than any other type of milk... However, skimmed milk is not as flavorful or as tasty as other types of milk.
Cream
Cream used in coffee beverages are usually placed in four categories; half-and-half, full or heavy cream, light cream and heavy whipping cream. The main difference between these categories of cream is the fat contents. The least fatty and more popularly used of the four flavors is the half-and-half, which consists of 12% fat and has a sweet buttery flavor to it. Light cream has 20% fat, while heavy cream and heavy whipping cream both having 38% fat. The difference between the heavy cream and the heavy whipping cream is the air that is added to the whipping cream.
Almond …show more content…
A shot of espresso drink requires at least 7 grams of finely and consistently grounded coffee beans. Enough coffee should be grinded to have a small mound over the top of the portafilter, you will then use your finger to create a level surface and distribute coffee grind evenly in the portafilter.
Step 2.
Use the tamper to apply pressure evenly to the coffee beans in the portafilter.
Step 3.
Preparing frothed milk for the cappuccino drink with the steam wand. Pour desired amount of cold milk into milk pitcher, you will not use as much milk when frothing as you would when steaming, and the milk expands more when frothing. Purge the steam wand to clear tip of old milk or settled water, this is done by turning the steam on the espresso machine on and off for a second or two. Place tip of the steam wand inside milk and position the steam wand slightly off the center of the pitcher. Position and placement is the key to getting the milk rolling successfully. Turn on the steam wand with tip slightly below the surface, as the milk begins to stretch slowly move milk pitcher downward so the tip of the steam wand is always just below the surface of the milk. This will introduce more air into the milk, which will allow it to produce more foam. Turn off steam wand and remove steamed milk when the pitcher is a bit too hot to