The Guide to Coffee for Beginners
What is the difference between coffee and espresso? How about the difference between a latte and a cappuccino? In this article you can find out the answers to these questions and more!
Coffee and Espresso
What is the difference between coffee and espresso? The main difference is that the beans for espresso are ground finer. The reason it tastes stronger than coffee is because, due to its finer grounds and brewing technique (where an espresso machine is used), it is able to extract more of the flavor. Most people get the impression that espresso has more caffeine because of its strong flavor, however, a cup of coffee has more caffeine than espresso.
Lattes and Cappuccino:
Over my many trips to different coffee shops, I have found that there are a select few who actually know the true difference between a latte and a cappuccino. A latte is a shot or two of espresso, and then the rest of the cup is filled with steamed milk and a thin layer of foam to top it off. A cappuccino has the same ingredients, but in more specific proportions. A cappuccino should be one-third espresso, one-third milk, and one-third foam. If you were to ask for an extra dry cappuccino, that would mean you want less milk and more foam, giving your drink a stronger espresso flavor.
How to Keep Coffee/Espresso Beans
Moist beans are always the best, and one way people dry them out is by not sealing them up. Dry beans don’t have nearly as much of the great taste that moist ones do. Another hint is to not grind the beans until you are going to use them. This also helps with the flavor.
Why Does My Iced Latte Taste Watery?
Well, it’s possible it’s just bad espresso. Another reason could be the order in which they added the ingredients. As a barista, you should NEVER add the ice first, unless you are using espresso that is already cold. If the espresso is hot and you pour it over the ice, the melted ice will make your drink taste much more like water, rather than the delicious coffee flavor you desire.
Hopefully these few tips will help you when you visit your local coffee shop.
Coffee and Espresso
What is the difference between coffee and espresso? The main difference is that the beans for espresso are ground finer. The reason it tastes stronger than coffee is because, due to its finer grounds and brewing technique (where an espresso machine is used), it is able to extract more of the flavor. Most people get the impression that espresso has more caffeine because of its strong flavor, however, a cup of coffee has more caffeine than espresso.
Lattes and Cappuccino:
Over my many trips to different coffee shops, I have found that there are a select few who actually know the true difference between a latte and a cappuccino. A latte is a shot or two of espresso, and then the rest of the cup is filled with steamed milk and a thin layer of foam to top it off. A cappuccino has the same ingredients, but in more specific proportions. A cappuccino should be one-third espresso, one-third milk, and one-third foam. If you were to ask for an extra dry cappuccino, that would mean you want less milk and more foam, giving your drink a stronger espresso flavor.
How to Keep Coffee/Espresso Beans
Moist beans are always the best, and one way people dry them out is by not sealing them up. Dry beans don’t have nearly as much of the great taste that moist ones do. Another hint is to not grind the beans until you are going to use them. This also helps with the flavor.
Why Does My Iced Latte Taste Watery?
Well, it’s possible it’s just bad espresso. Another reason could be the order in which they added the ingredients. As a barista, you should NEVER add the ice first, unless you are using espresso that is already cold. If the espresso is hot and you pour it over the ice, the melted ice will make your drink taste much more like water, rather than the delicious coffee flavor you desire.
Hopefully these few tips will help you when you visit your local coffee shop.