13
Drinks to Try
Espresso
Intense and aromatic, an espresso,
or short black as it’s also known, uses
about 7g of ground coffee. It is served
in a small cup or glass to a level of
approximately 35mm.
Cappuccino
A cappuccino is very light and is
usually served between 60°C and
70°C. This has one-third espresso, one-
third milk and one-third frothed milk.
Caffe Latté
Served in a glass with a serviette,
a caffe latté consists of one-third
espresso, topped with steamed milk
and about 1cm of foam.
Macchiato
A macchiato consists of shot or more
of espresso, topped with a small
amount of frothed milk.
Long Black
A long black is served as a single
or double espresso, poured over
hot water.
Ristretto
Meaning restricted, a ristretto is
an extremely short espresso of
approximately 15mm, distinguished
by its intense flavour and aftertaste.
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