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Everybody loves a great cup of coffee. With so many different types of coffee drinks to enjoy, we’ve put together a guide for you on how to make the most common coffee beverages.

ESPRESSO / SHORT BLACK

An espresso or short black, is the basis for all regular strength coffees. So it’s important to get this one right! Simply extract a 30ml shot of coffee into a warm demitasse cup. Your espresso should have a rich crema on top (this will largely depend on the type of coffee you use and the quality of your machine).

DOPPIO / DOUBLE ESPRESSO

This is a double shot of espresso (60ml instead of the regular 30ml). Again, extract a 60ml shot of espresso into a warm demitasse cup. A doppio espresso is the basis for a regular strength long black coffee.

LONG BLACK

To make a long black, extract a ‘doppio’ or double espresso into a hot cup. Then fill the cup to the top with hot water you’ve extracted from the machine. Pouring slowly, so as to retain the dense crema on top.

CAFFE LATTE

A Caffe Latte consists of a approximately 1/3 espresso, 1/3 hot milk, and 1/3 foam. Start with a 30ml shot of espresso in a hot glass. Then with milk you have stretched in a jug, slowly pour it into the glass, while holding back the foam until it is about 2/3 full. Then push the foam forward while still pouring so you have about 1/3 foam on top.

CAPPUCCINO

Start with 30ml of espresso in a hot cappuccino cup. Then pour in hot milk till you reach about half way. At this point start to push the foam of the hot milk into the cup - you should end up with the foam sitting rounded above the rim of the cup. Add an additional foam peak if you like, but not more than a tablespoon. Finish with a generous dusting of chocolate.

MACCHIATO

Start with a 30ml shot of espresso in an espresso cup. Then with some stretched milk, stain the espresso with 1 teaspoon of milk and then an additional 1 teaspoon of dense foam. Note that it is important that the coffee doesn’t look milky! You should have a nice layered effect of milk with a black band of coffee.

FLAT WHITE

In a warm cup, extract 30ml of espresso and then slowly top with hot milk, adding just a small layer of dense foam (about 5mm).

MOCHA

Start by mixing 30ml of espresso with a heaped teaspoon of quality drinking chocolate. Then top with stretched milk finishing either like a latte (mocha latte) or like a cappuccino (mochaccino).

DESSERT COFFEES

The following coffees can be enjoyed at any time, however they make a lovely finish to a meal instead of traditional dessert.

VIENNA

In a hot cup, extract a doppio espresso then top generously with whipped cream. If you like you can also dust with chocolate or chocolate shavings.

AFFOGATO

Place one scoop of quality vanilla ice cream in a glass (a martini glass looks nice) and serve with a 30ml shot of espresso on the side. Pour the hot espresso over the ice cream and enjoy. Alternatively, you can also serve a shot of Bailey’s liquor or Frangelico on the side for a more decadent affogato.

Hi there, my name’s Alex and I’m a professional in the hospitality industry. Thanks for stopping by and reading my guide! For more information drop by our Big Shot Coffee eBay Store  and check out what quality coffee machines and coffee should look like.

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