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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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      • Paradachshund@lemmy.today ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Interesting, thanks for the info! What is moka coffee? Mocha here means a latte with chocolate basically. Sometimes with whipped cream instead of foam.

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      • gallopingsnail@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Certainly the origin of the American “latte” is the macchiato, because that’s exactly what you receive if you order “a latte” in the US.

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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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      • Paradachshund@lemmy.today ⁨3⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Oh got it. You got me very intrigued! 😄

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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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