Espresso
Espresso was invented by Italians in 1884. In Italian, Espresso is `express`, meaning coffee can be served to customers immediately.
This type of coffee is brewed at very high pressure.
Espresso is usually drunk in a thick, pre-heated cup, with a capacity of about 40 ml.
Drinking Espresso is an art for Italians.
If you are not used to the bitter taste, you can add more sugar.
Espresso is also used to make other types of coffee such as caffè latte, cappuccino, caffè macchiato, cafe mocha, caffè Americano.
Cappuccino
Cappuccino is derived from Espresso but is somewhat more famous and popular in many countries around the world.
A cup of Cappuccino consists of three equal parts: Espresso coffee mixed with a double amount of water (espresso lungo), hot milk and foamed milk.
Professional Cappuccino bartenders are called Baristas.
Thick milk foam on a cup of Cappucino is created by stirring and frothing a strong jet of hot steam in a bottle of fresh milk.
The name of this drink is said to come from the name of the Capuchin monks.
Traditionally, Cappuccino is served in a cup made of stone or porcelain, has thick walls and is preheated.
Latte Macchiato
Latte Macchiato is a hot drink consisting of Espresso coffee and milk, basically like milk coffee but with more milk.
Italians often drink Latte Macchiato in tall, thick-walled glass cups.
Cocoa powder, chocolate or cinnamon powder is sprinkled on top to decorate and create fragrance.
Café Latte
Latte is made from Espresso and hot milk in the ratio: 1/3 coffee, 2/3 milk, with a foam layer about 1 cm thick on top.
Café Latte is similar to French Cafe Au Lait, except that Cafe Au Lait has a ratio of one part milk and two parts coffee.
In addition, if you come to Italy, you should try other types of coffee such as Corretto (with a few drops of alcohol added), Freddo (iced coffee), Americano (American-style coffee but stronger, although not as good as Espresso), Hag