Different coffee recipes

The Americano (or coffee American) is a coffee based espresso that is similar to a lungo, but which is Add hot water. The strength and caffeine content are roughly similar to a filter coffee, but the Americano has more body, with richer flavors and stronger acidity. Legend has it that American soldiers stationed in Italy during World War II added water to the local espresso to achieve the strength of their home-grown filter coffee.

It is made with a double shot of espresso and hot milk, finished with milk foam. It is sometimes sprinkled with cocoa . It is a mild, frothy coffee with the oldest history, its origins dating back to at least the 18th century in Vienna. At that time, it was prepared with filter coffee. very strong, whipped cream and various spices. Its original German name is kapuziner, it refers to the brown robes of the Capuchin monks.

"Macchiato" means "speckled" or "marked" in Italian, and this refers to how this drink is prepared: an espresso is "speckled" or "marked" with a small amount of frothed or hot milk.

This is a subtle recipe, ideal for softening the well-known characteristics of an espresso, namely intensity and bitterness. A little milk foam adds a touch of sweetness to your coffee, without drowning it in milk. The espresso remains very present in the mouth; the milk only serves to highlight it.

Unlike cappuccino, Latte coffee contains more hot milk, with very little, if any, milk foam.

Be careful though, if you ask for a latte in Italy, there is a great chance to see you bring a simple glass of milk!

Flat white is a coffee-based beverage of Australian or New Zealand origin, although both countries often claim its origin. The exact creation of flat white is subject to debate, but it is generally accepted that it first appeared in coffee shops in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia, during the 1980s or 1990s.

The distinctive characteristic of flat white is its velvety texture and balanced proportion of coffee and milk.

Prepared from a full-bodied ristretto (often double) and frothed milk, which is poured into the coffee. Its foam, lighter and more velvety than that of cappuccino, allows the crema to be retained. Therefore, milk with sufficient fat and richness is required to produce a creamy foam, the primary characteristic of flat white.

Unlike other coffee and milk-based drinks such as latte or cappuccino, flat white is distinguished by its micro-foamed milk, which is smooth and silky, without a large amount of foam.

A great challenge for Baristas.

This drink is a variation of cappuccino, but it is often combined with chocolate, creating a chocolate-coffee flavor. The name "mocaccino" is a combination of the words "mocha," which refers to the chocolate flavor, and "cappuccino."

It should be noted that the mocaccino recipe can vary from place to place and according to individual preferences, with some adding whipped cream or other toppings to further enrich the drink.

The basic recipe calls for an espresso base to which chocolate can be added during preparation or cocoa powder can be mixed into the espresso before adding the milk.

You can also replace some of the hot milk with melted chocolate. There are several ways to prepare it according to your tastes. You can use dark chocolate (more bitter), white chocolate (sweeter), or even mix the two for a marbled drink!

You can then decorate it with milk foam, chocolate shavings, mini marshmallows, etc.It's a drink for gourmets!

What's special about this coffee? The thick, cold cream that floats atop the hot, sweet, and alcoholic coffee. A true delight! Irish coffee was created in 1940 at Shannon Airport, Ireland, after a flight was canceled on a particularly cold winter night.

Joe Sheridan, owner of a local cafe, then had the idea of adding Irish whiskey to the hot coffee he served to the freezing passengers and finished the drink with a layer of whipped cream to prevent the coffee from cooling quickly. When one of the passengers, warmed and comforted, asked him if it was a Brazilian coffee, he confidently replied that it was an Irish coffee! An American bartender later recreated the recipe in 1950.

Viennese coffee is a coffee-based drink black topped with whipped cream, sometimes sprinkled with cocoa or grated chocolate, which has its origins in Vienna, Austria. The history of Viennese coffee dates back to the 17th century, when coffee became popular in Vienna. The modern version of Viennese coffee emerged in the early 20th century in famous Viennese coffee houses such as Café Central and Café Sacher. The combination of black coffee with whipped cream has become an iconic specialty of the city.

For this coffee, two shots of strong espresso, topped with a good layer of whipped cream (cold), and sprinkled with cocoa .

Compared to Irish coffee, it is a shorter and more bitter coffee. Viennese coffee is an iconic drink of the coffee houses of Vienna, Austria.

They are true gastronomic institutions, they are even listed by UNESCO as cultural heritage.

"Affogato" literally means "drowned" in Italian, which accurately describes the preparation of this drink: a scoop of ice cream (usually vanilla) is "drowned" in hot espresso. The bitterness of the hot espresso blends perfectly with the sweetness and freshness of the ice cream, creating a balanced and satisfying taste experience.

All you need is a good strong espresso and excellent quality ice cream to impress your guests!

You can also add a little liqueur (usually amaretto) orsyrup (if you don't want alcohol).

Very pretty to look at, the melting ice, mixed with coffee, creates pretty patterns.