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Brush-up Your Coffee Vocabulary

April 19, 2009

Barista:  Someone skilled at brewing espresso and whipping up other specialty coffee drinks.

 

Cappuccino:  A drink with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk, typically served in a midsized cup topped with a dusting cinnamon.

 

Crema:  The golden crown of foam that gives espresso its smooth, creamy feel.  It’s a sure sign that the coffee has been brewed correctly.

 

Espresso:  A small (about 1.25 ounces) cup, or shot, of highly concentrated, pressure-brewed coffee with a characteristic layer of foam.

 

Freddo:  Chilled espresso usually served in a glass and sweetened with sugar.  Milk can be added.

 

Latte:   One-third espresso combined with two-thirds foamy steamed milk, usually served in a tall glass mug.

 

Lungo: A less intense espresso made with about twice the amount of water pulling through the same amount of grounds and served in the same tiny cup.

 

Macchiato:  Espresso sweetened with sugar and topped with a small dollop of foamed milk, just enough to take the bite out.

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