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September 8th 2006 09:50
Mocha, Latte, Afrogatto, what do they all mean? Here is a quick run down of some your popular cafe drinks:
Cafe Latte: litterally translated to mean "Coffee Milk", this popular drink consists of espresso, steamed milk, and a layer of foam, usually about 1 cm thick. Traditionally, milk and foam are layered in a clear glass, with the espresso poured into the middle of the foam, although most cafes opt to add the milk to the espresso at the bottom of a clear glass.
Flat White: The original Aussie coffee, a flat white is similar to its latte counterpart but has about half a centimeter of foam for "texture". Usually served in a small mug, the art of pouring the perfect flat white varies from cafe to cafe, the fancy heart or leaf shape being a sought after skill for local barristas.
Cappuccino: Another espresso and milk derivative, the cappucino usually has a bit of steamed milk and a generous helping of foam about 2-3 cm thick. Dusted with chocolate, intricate coffee molds have been created for just this purpose; I have also seen rich chocolate shavings used instead.
Long Black: Your traditional brewed coffee from the machine; the long black is hot water passed through ground coffee, often served with milk and sugar on the side. Be warned! - I've had experience of long blacks being just an extra large short black!
Short Black: Also known as an espresso shot, for that much needed extra jolt. Espresso machines, unlike the slow drip or plunger process, incorporates high pressure to force hot water through finely ground coffee. It's also the usual base for most other coffee beverages.
Cafe Macchiato: Just a touch of cream, the macchiato takes your regular short black and adds a fine half centimeter layer of froth. The perfect macchiato will have the foam just swirling at the top.
Cafe Mocha: For those with a sweet tooth, the cafe mocha adds a hint of chocolatey sweetness to your coffee experience. Made like the latte, espresso and chocolate are blended together with steamed milk and 1cm layer of froth.
Afogatto: Part coffee, part dessert, all sweetness! The Afrogatto takes your short black and pours it over a small scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. What a concept!
Cafe Au Lait: A french take on latte, a long black is blended with creamy steamed milk. Not usually seen in most Italian inspired cafes but a delicate variation nonetheless!
Information provided by dairyfarmers.com.au and the helpful menu of the Silks Cafe at 170 Phillips St. Sydney.
Long Black: Your traditional brewed coffee from the machine; the long black is hot water passed through ground coffee, often served with milk and sugar on the side. Be warned! - I've had experience of long blacks being just an extra large short black!
Short Black: Also known as an espresso shot, for that much needed extra jolt. Espresso machines, unlike the slow drip or plunger process, incorporates high pressure to force hot water through finely ground coffee. It's also the usual base for most other coffee beverages.
Afogatto: Part coffee, part dessert, all sweetness! The Afrogatto takes your short black and pours it over a small scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. What a concept!
Cafe Au Lait: A french take on latte, a long black is blended with creamy steamed milk. Not usually seen in most Italian inspired cafes but a delicate variation nonetheless!
Information provided by dairyfarmers.com.au and the helpful menu of the Silks Cafe at 170 Phillips St. Sydney.
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