Types of Italian Coffees
Macchiato, cappuccino, doppio, latte...one glance at the menu in any coffee shop will confirm the fact that Italians love their coffee. For the uninitiated, the options can be overwhelming. Does this Spark an idea?
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Espresso
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Espresso, a dark roasted, tiny cup of very strong coffee, is the beginning of all Italian coffee drinks. Order a doppio if you'd like a double or a stretto if you prefer your espresso stronger than average.
Americano
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An americano is created by combining espresso with an equal amount of water. It is still strong, but is served in a large mug for the easy addition of milk or cream.
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Latte
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Lattes are known for being creamy. This is because they are made from a 50/50 hot blend of milk and coffee. This drink is traditionally poured into a glass and only served with breakfast, though Americans can be found sipping them at all hours of the day.
Cappuccino
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Cappuccino is the frothy one. To create a cappuccino, an espresso is topped with steamed milk. The smaller, less frothy version of a cappuccino is called a macchiato and a cappuccino made with a dash of cocoa powder is a marocchino.
Freddo
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A freddo is simply an iced coffee. However, a granita di caffe con panna is type of blended drink that resembles a coffee slush and is generally topped with whipped cream.
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