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Coffee And Espresso Beverages: Lattes And Latte Machines
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Published: August 1, 2007
Coffee drinks are enjoyed by people all over the world. Almost everyone agrees the scent of freshly ground coffee beans steeping is an enjoyable aroma to wake up to. Whether starting the day off right with the delicious taste of lattes or enjoying an after dinner espresso, coffee beverages can be enjoyed at all times.
Coffee is made by pouring hot water over ground coffee beans. Making espresso is a refined version of this process which produces a thicker beverage with stronger flavor. To make espresso, freshly roasted coffee beans must be finely ground. The grounds are firmly packed into a portafilter and the espresso is extracted under pressure in only 18-24 seconds. The result is one or two shots of espresso that can be enjoyed straight or mixed into various types of coffee drinks.
Some of the most popular espresso drinks are lattes or café lattes. Lattes are created by mixing 1-2 shots of espresso with several ounces of steamed milk. The drink is then topped with a thin layer of foam. Some people enjoy café lattes with a shot of flavored syrup to sweeten the beverage. Others prefer a stronger coffee flavor and ask for extra shots of espresso instead.
Many espresso drinks are similar to lattes, including cappuccino, which has less milk and more foam in proportion to the espresso than lattes. A Macchiato is almost entirely espresso with only a dollop of foamed milk on top. A cafe latte is the mildest of espresso and milk beverages, which may account for its popularity.
A chai tea latte is another alternative to regular café lattes. Chai tea lattes consist of black tea mixed with milk and sugar. These delicious lattes tastes very different from café lattes and are usually both milder and sweeter.
To enjoy lattes without leaving the house, a personal espresso machine is needed. Latte machines come in three different options: super automatic, semi-automatic and manual. The super automatic latte machine does every step of extracting the espresso on its own; only coffee beans need to be added to the machine. Everything else happens automatically from the grinding to the extracting.
A semi-automatic latte machine has an electric pump that creates the correct pressure for brewing but requires the brewing process be started and stopped manually. For maximum control over the espresso beverage, a manual latte machine requires the use of a lever to force water through the portafilter while creating the pressure needed to create espresso.
Coffee beverages such as lattes may be enjoyed at home or in a coffee shop. They come in a variety of flavors and strengths, from sweet lattes with flavored syrup to intense macchiatos. There are many styles of beverage, from regular black coffee to rich lattes and cappuccino. Coffee and espresso drinks continue to provide a delicious fix to anyone in need of some caffeine.
Sources:
"Aabree Coffee." 2007. Aabree Coffee Company. 17 July 2007. http://www.aabreecoffee.com/espresso.cfm.
"Espresso Machines: Terminology." 2002. North Star Distibuters, Inc. 17 July 2007. http://www.halfpriceespresso.com/terminology.html.
"Indigo Tea Co." 2005. Indigo Tea Company. 17 July 2007. http://www.indigo-tea.com/chaitealattemilktea.shtm l.
Coffee is made by pouring hot water over ground coffee beans. Making espresso is a refined version of this process which produces a thicker beverage with stronger flavor. To make espresso, freshly roasted coffee beans must be finely ground. The grounds are firmly packed into a portafilter and the espresso is extracted under pressure in only 18-24 seconds. The result is one or two shots of espresso that can be enjoyed straight or mixed into various types of coffee drinks.
Some of the most popular espresso drinks are lattes or café lattes. Lattes are created by mixing 1-2 shots of espresso with several ounces of steamed milk. The drink is then topped with a thin layer of foam. Some people enjoy café lattes with a shot of flavored syrup to sweeten the beverage. Others prefer a stronger coffee flavor and ask for extra shots of espresso instead.
Many espresso drinks are similar to lattes, including cappuccino, which has less milk and more foam in proportion to the espresso than lattes. A Macchiato is almost entirely espresso with only a dollop of foamed milk on top. A cafe latte is the mildest of espresso and milk beverages, which may account for its popularity.
A chai tea latte is another alternative to regular café lattes. Chai tea lattes consist of black tea mixed with milk and sugar. These delicious lattes tastes very different from café lattes and are usually both milder and sweeter.
To enjoy lattes without leaving the house, a personal espresso machine is needed. Latte machines come in three different options: super automatic, semi-automatic and manual. The super automatic latte machine does every step of extracting the espresso on its own; only coffee beans need to be added to the machine. Everything else happens automatically from the grinding to the extracting.
A semi-automatic latte machine has an electric pump that creates the correct pressure for brewing but requires the brewing process be started and stopped manually. For maximum control over the espresso beverage, a manual latte machine requires the use of a lever to force water through the portafilter while creating the pressure needed to create espresso.
Coffee beverages such as lattes may be enjoyed at home or in a coffee shop. They come in a variety of flavors and strengths, from sweet lattes with flavored syrup to intense macchiatos. There are many styles of beverage, from regular black coffee to rich lattes and cappuccino. Coffee and espresso drinks continue to provide a delicious fix to anyone in need of some caffeine.
Sources:
"Aabree Coffee." 2007. Aabree Coffee Company. 17 July 2007. http://www.aabreecoffee.com/espresso.cfm.
"Espresso Machines: Terminology." 2002. North Star Distibuters, Inc. 17 July 2007. http://www.halfpriceespresso.com/terminology.html.
"Indigo Tea Co." 2005. Indigo Tea Company. 17 July 2007. http://www.indigo-tea.com/chaitealattemilktea.shtm l.
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