Espresso, cappuccino, and latte drinks originated from innovations in espresso coffee making in the early 20th century. Espresso is a strong, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans using steam pressure. It can be served alone or as a base for other drinks. A latte consists of one third espresso and two thirds steamed milk with foam on top, while a cappuccino contains more milk foam. Proper preparation and pouring techniques aim to create decorative latte art designs on the drink's surface.

1. Espresso, Caffe Latte,
Cappuccino
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2. Invented in the beginning of
the 20th century by Luigi
Bezzera.
He realized how to make
coffee using steam
pressure.
This method allowed for a
quicker way to make coffee.

3. Espresso is a coffee that is blended from several
roasts and brewed by forcing a small amount of hot
water under pressure through finely ground coffee
beans.
Due to the pressurized brewing process, the flavors in
espresso are very concentrated, giving it a bold flavor.
Espresso can be used as the base of drinks, or served
purely.

4. Most Europeans prefer to
drink espresso pure.
Since the caffeine per unit
volume is more than most
coffee beverages, it is
served in a much smaller
cup; a “demitasse-style”
cup.
There are four different
serving types to enjoy
espresso: Ristretto, Single,
Lungo, or Double

5. A Caffe Latte is made from espresso
and steamed milk.
It consists of about one third espresso,
two thirds heated milk, and about one
centimeter of foam.
In Italian, latte means milk. So a caffe
latte would mean coffee and milk. If you
just order a “latte” in Italy, you will
receive a glass of hot water or cold milk.

6. A Caffe latte is similar to a
cappuccino, except a cappuccino
has a larger layer of milk foam at the
top.
Both caffe latte and cappuccinos
originated in Italy.
Latte art has become increasingly
popular. It’s created by pouring
steamed milk into a shot of espresso
and resulting in a pattern on the
surface. Baristas draw on the top
layer of foam.

7. Caffe Latte
Pour two shots of espresso in a cup. Next add about three times as much steamed milk.
As you pour the steamed milk into the cup use a spoon to hold back the foam ntil the cup is more than ¾-full. Now top it off with some
foam.
Espresso
Need: 1/2 cup ground coffee, 1-1/2 cups cold water, Lemon twists (optional)
Place ground coffee in the filter of coffee maker. Add water. Serve immediately in demitasse style cups.