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Paradachshund@lemmy.today ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

• shneancy@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  as someone who knows fuck all about coffee i can confirm this is how i see coffee. The one thing i know is that i like milky carmel cappuccinos:3

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  • kn0wmad1c@programming.dev ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Here’s a quick tidbit I always have in the back of my mind:

    If it’s an Italian name, it’s espresso-based, for example:

    Americano - Espresso and water
    Latte - Espresso and regular milk
    Cappuccino - Espresso and steamed milk
    Breve - Espresso and steamed half-and-half

    If it’s a French name, it’s coffee-based, for example:

    Café - Plain coffee, sometimes called Café Noir Café au Lait - Coffee and regular milk Café Cremé - Coffee and cream (or sometimes half-and-half) Café Americano - Coffee and water, it’s the French version of the Italian style.

    What’s the difference between coffee and espresso? Coffee is brewed and steeped. Espresso is created by forcing water through very, very densely-packed coffee grounds using high pressure. Coffee is typically enjoyed in cups and espresso is typically consumed in “shots” because of the strong flavor.

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    • I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Half-and-half is for cowards. Either cut the cream entirely or get full cream.

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      • RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        It’s for those transitioning from full cream to none. At least I’ve never seen anyone going the other way.

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    • Paradachshund@lemmy.today ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Is an Italian latte really with cold milk?

      I used to work in coffee in Seattle and around there a latte is also steamed milk. The difference between a latte and a cappuccino is the amount of foam to milk ratio.

      Latte is mostly milk with a topping of foam. Cappuccino is half foam half milk (and some people like even more foam in their cappuccinos).

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      • Rinox@feddit.it ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Those terms are an American invention. As for Italy

        • Latte = plain old milk. Can be cold or hot, it’s milk
        • Caffelatte = probably the origin of the American “latte”, literally means coffee and milk, usually made and home with cold or hot milk and moka coffee
        • Latte macchiato = big cup of frothy milk with a shot of espresso in it
        • Caffè macchiato = espresso with a shot of milk, can be frothy

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      • kn0wmad1c@programming.dev ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        I was just trying to keep things simple, but you’re right

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    • GreatAlbatross@feddit.uk ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      It’s worth noting that most places without a “signature” style just use espresso as the base nowadays. Because espresso is a much easier way to start (as it’s a small amount of coffee syrup, without the water).
      And outside of speciality (pour-over/cold-brew), it’s the preferred extraction method.

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  • crozilla@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Wow, I thought I was the only person who didn’t know anything about coffee!

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  • JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Yeah, my partner has to explain to me what the difference is between two drinks at least once a month. I just know I like the sweet ones and hazelnut goes good with most of em

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• fushuan@lemm.ee ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  I’m sorry but an americano is half coffee half water. It’s not black coffee. Black coffee would be a “solo”.

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  • Paradachshund@lemmy.today ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    My point is that a non-coffee drinker is going to drink that and think it tastes like black coffee. Their experience of it will be what’s on the sign even if that’s inaccurate.

    Also just an FYI, an americano is espresso shots in water, not coffee. Similar to what you’re describing, but a little smoother.

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