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Latte Art, Coffee, Cappuccino, Espresso, Get Yours in Style
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Coffee is a almost a food group to most people. It gets us going in the morning, keeps us going in the afternoon, and tastes good after a fine meal.
But coffee is no longer just "coffee".. there are so many options now. Have you ever gone to a specialty coffee shop?.. It can be more complicated that getting a takeout burger! Non fat, low fat, espresso, double espresso, cappuccino, latte, low fat latte, chocolate latte.. and the list goes on, as you can add toppings.
This of course does not help the waistline any, but man it taste good. If you are unsure of what the basics are of specialty coffees, here is a quick breakdown.
Latte: dark roast coffee made with milk
Cappuccino: dark roast coffee made with steamed milk and milk foam on top
Espresso: caffeine jolt!.. concentrated dark roast espresso coffee.
Each one of the above can be altered with different roasts. So now you have to pick your roast, what type of milk or milk foam, and toppings of course!
You can make these at home, there are many machines on the market now, that will help you create your perfect cup of coffee, what ever form that is. No longer are we dependent on that old coffee percolator our parents or grandparents had, that was hauled out for Sunday breakfast!
With this new surge of coffee and coffee stores out there, there are coffee artists that will make your coffee look to good to drink. Check out the free video clip of a "Latte Artist" and you could get some ideas for impressing your friends with your new found coffee talents!
Who ever thought there would be such a thing as a coffee artist?
latte art free video
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Coffee Italian Style
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The Italians have all sorts of names for it - espresso, caffe normale, cappuccino, caffe corretto, granite di caffe con panna, among others. How many types of pastas are there in Italy? That's how many different names one small tazza of Italian coffee has.
Certainly, Italian coffee is more than just a beverage for the passionate Italian. A cup of Italian coffee is a form of art and for every occasion, for every mood, you are guaranteed to get one that fits perfectly.
In Search of the Perfect Tazza
The possibilities of Italian coffee are enough to bewilder anyone who has the taste for coffee but not the tongue for its numerously confusing names. So what kind of Italian coffee should you order in a caffe? Here is a list of some of the most popular caffeine-laden drinks that you will typically find in an Italian caffe:
* Caffe - generally a small cup of very strong coffee; often referred to as espresso but be sure to pronounce it with an 's' instead of expresso.
* Caffe Americano - this is American-style coffee but stronger
* Caffe corretto - coffee "corrected" with a shot of grappa, cognac, or other spirits
* Caffe fredo - iced coffee drink
* Caffe hag - decaffeinated coffee
* Caffe latte - coffee mixed with hot milk; usually served in a glass for breakfast
* Caffe macchiato - espresso "stained" with a drop of steamed milk; really a small version of cappuccino
* Cappuccino - espresso infused with steamed milk and drunk in the mornings; never ever order this after lunch or dinner
* Granitadi di caffe con panne - iced coffee with whipped cream
Italians don't drink coffee with any meal. In that regard, they are much like the French. The only exception is during breakfast when cappuccino is served with brioche and other breakfast treats. Most of the time, Italian coffee is only ordered after a meal and only the unwitting tourist orders cappuccino in a restaurant after lunch or dinner.
When you do order for Italian coffee after a meal, don't ask for an espresso. Ask for un caffe, per favore.
How Italian Coffee is Made
There as many espresso machines in Italy as there are Italian coffee. From fully automatic espresso machines to lever piston espresso machines to even the classic aluminum espresso coffee maker, the choices are widely varied.
And just when you think you've got everything down, there are also the debates regarding the specific bean type to use. Italian coffee is often a heated battle between blade and burr grinders and factors like tamp pressure, water temperature, and humidity.
Lovers of Italian coffee even have their favorite caffeine haunts in the form of local torrefazione or coffee houses and barista who are valued for their ability to deliver a perfect caffe espresso.
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French Press Coffee – Style And Flavor For Your Coffee
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The French press style of coffee making produces very rich, aromatic and tasty coffee. It uses very coarsely ground coffee that basically steeps in the brewing water for several minutes allowing all the flavours to fully extract from the coffee grinds. Because of the filtering system there is always some sediment which some people don't like.
A French press coffee maker has two parts: a straight-sided container usually made of glass, and a filter-plunger that pushes through the water to filter out the coffee after it has steeped. This plunger also serves as the lid. There are some models of French Press that are insulated which is good for keeping things hot while it steeps.
To brew coffee with a French Press, you should pre-heat the carafe while you boil your water. When ready, empty the carafe, add your coffee, and then add your brewing water. You may wish to stir the coffee grinds around to be sure all of them are in contact with water. You should now put the plunger/lid on the pot to help retain heat. DO NOT press it down yet, it needs to steep for about four minutes (a little more or less depending the coarseness of the grind).
Once you feel the coffee has brewed enough, slowly depress the plunger trapping the grounds on the bottom. Do not force the plunger. If it doesn't want to go down, simply lift the plunger up slightly and try again. The filter can jam on grinds that are too fine. Just take your time and it will work.
Despite what some may say, it is usually best to decant the coffee into an insulated serving pot. If you leave the coffee in the French Press it will remain in contact with the grinds and keep brewing. This will quickly ruin your coffee. The other main reason to pour your coffee off is to keep it warm. French Press pots are not well insulated and coffee cools off very quickly.
Play with the brewing time and grind coarseness until you get the taste that you like best. Once you've done that you will have some of the tastiest coffee anywhere.
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What is Chicory? ? the Special Ingredient in New Orleans Style Coffee
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Chicory has long been used as an alternative to coffee. Most New Orleans enjoy the combination of chicory and coffee and say the chicory compliments and mellows the bitter taste of regular coffee.
Chicory coffee looks the same when roasted and ground but has a hint of a chocolate aroma that is more alluring that regular coffee. It can taste quite different because of the amount of chicory added to the blend.
Many people say the best combination of chicory and coffee is often the traditional technique of the French, with a French coffee press. Can this really make a difference? Sure, there is a big difference when you choose among the various blends of chicory coffee and whether it is instant, French pressed or automatic drip. Most people who enjoy authentic chicory coffee will choose French pressed.
French pressed coffee is by far the strongest coffee. Chicory Coffee is made by placing the combination of coffee and water together in a French press machine and letting it brew for a while. Next you compress the plunger and force the chicory coffee grinds to the bottom of the French press.
The coffee grounds are in direct contact with the brewed water and the grounds are filtered in a way where the French press captures more of the chicory coffee flavor and essential oils.
You'll find that storefronts don't use the traditional French press these days. A quality chicory coffee blend, however, will still envelop your taste buds since it's a completely differently experience from regular coffee.
The history of adding chicory to coffee to augment the flavor began in the early 15th century. The tradition rapidly spread to the French, and became common in Europe because it was cheaper to combine the two ingredients.
As the French settled new colonies in New Orleans, they introduced this pleasing chicory coffee blend and it became quite popular. It is very much in style and can always be found in the French Quarter.
With its pleasing taste and aromatic qualities, chicory transforms your regular coffee into a beverage your taste buds will enjoy.
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Dianna lives in Texas with her husband and two daughters. Her husband is from New Orleans. His family lost the family recipe book during hurricane Katrina. Dianna created a website, Cooking New Orleans Style where family recipes could be viewed by all displaced friends and family. Please visit Cooking New Orleans Style for more free Cajun and Creole recipes.
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