How to order coffee correctly in an independent cafe? What's in the fancy coffee recipe?

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Scene 1, Xiao A stood in front of the bar constantly flipping through the drink list. He, who had been drinking instant coffee, knew nothing about the coffee category of the coffee shop, but was embarrassed to ask the barista. After reading the price list, he decided to choose a relatively cheap coffee-espresso. When the coffee came up, Xiao A never thought it would be such a small cup, and it was super thick and bitter.

Scene 2, Xiao C ordered a cup of rose at the bar and added sugar and milk. He didn't see the barista's eyes.

The above scenes, I believe you often come across, there are more and more varieties of coffee and different tastes. How to correctly order a cup of coffee that suits you in the cafe (this article is only part of Italian coffee). It's also a small knowledge, let's talk about it today.

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Espresso (espresso)

Espresso in Italian means to make it for you in a short time, so the production time of espresso is about 20-30 seconds, and the amount of a cup is about 25-35 milliliters. It is full-bodied and not bitter.

When drinking espresso, Italians usually add a bag of brown sugar and stir it with a spoon to drink it quickly. If you really can't accept the taste of espresso, you are advised to order other kinds of coffee.

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Americano (American Coffee)

The production of American coffee actually adds a certain proportion of water to the espresso, which tastes lighter when drinking, or a little milk can be added to improve the overall smoothness.

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Coffee latte (latte)

Latte means milk in Italian. If you want a latte in Italy, please say "coffee latte", otherwise the barista will bring you a cup of milk.

Lattes are usually made by adding double espresso (about 50ml) and a lot of hot milk to a 300ml cup, and there will be a thin layer of foam on top of the milk (the foam is about the thickness of 0.5cm, which may be thick if the barista is not skilled). So if you want a cup of milky coffee, you might as well order a latte.

Key tip: the function of the spoon is to stir, do not use the spoon as a spoon. Of course, if this latte has a beautiful Latte Art, it is recommended to pick it up and drink it slowly on the edge. The spoon does not need to be used.

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Cappuccino (cappuccino)

In the early 20th century, when the Italians invented the steam pressure coffee machine, they also developed cappuccino. They found that when espresso, milk and milk were mixed, the color was like a hat on a dark brown robe worn by monks, so they named the drink Cappuccino.

Cappuccino is made by adding a single serving of espresso (about 25ml) and hot milk to a 150ml-180ml cup with a thick layer of foam (about 1-1.5cm thick) on top of the milk. Cappuccino has more foam but less milk than latte, so if you want a cup of milk coffee with more flavor, you should order a cappuccino.

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Flat White (Australian white coffee)

Flat White is one of the most popular drinks on the market, originated in Australia and New Zealand (because both countries say it is their own). Unlike cappuccinos and lattes, flat white's foam is thinner as 0.3cm, making coffee cups using 180ml, and double espresso with milk, so the coffee is more full-bodied and smoother. Because the foam is very thin, it is difficult to make complex patterns.

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Other fancy coffee

Mocha coffee, caramel macchiato, etc.

This kind of coffee is similar to adding different chocolate sauces and syrup to the latte to make coffee that suits the taste of the masses. In the process of drinking, you can use a spoon to stir many times, so that the flavor can be more fully mixed.

For the above coffee categories, it is recommended that you drink it as soon as possible, because the foam will become rougher over time and affect the taste and taste of the coffee.