Coffee Class

Interesting articles froom The Australian Women's Weekly's.

1. LONG BLACK, or espresso lungo or Americano, is a single shot of espresso over two-thirds of a cup of hot water.

2. CAPPUCCINO A single shot of espresso (one-third) with one-third steamed milk and one-third froth. A traditional Italian cappuccino does not have chocolate sprinkled on top, but this is usually standard in Australia. In Italy, cappuccino is mostly drunk in the morning and rarely after a meal.

3. FLAT WHITE A single shot of espresso (one-third) with two-thirds steamed milk, served in a cappuccino cup. Less milky than caffe latte.

4. CAFFE LATTE A single shot of espresso with two-thirds to three-quarters steamed milk with a fine layer of foam on top, served in a tall glass. Usually drunk at breakfast.

5. MOCHA A single shot of espresso with chocolate syrup or powder, topped with steamed milk and a fine layer of foam, and sprinkled with chocolate. Served in a tall glass.

6. AFFOGATO Two scoops of vanilla ice-cream in a cappuccino cup or dish with one shot of espresso poured over.

7. ESPRESSO, or short black, is a single shot of coffee of about 25-30ml, with a thick golden cream on top. The cream has a full flavor, body and aroma, and floats on top - it proves the espresso was brewed correctly.

8. MACCHIATO A single shot of espresso served with a spoonful of milk (frothed or heated) to "stain" or "mark" the coffee.

9. RISTRETTO This is an espresso with a single shot of coffee, but the machine is stopped part way to give only 20ml of liquid, with a rich golden cream (the layer of small bubbles and dense foam comprising oils and flavors) on top. Ristretto has an intense flavor and aftertaste.