What Is The Ratio Of Cortado?

Cortado (from the spanish cortar, known as “Tallat” in Catalan, “Pingo” or “Garoto” in Portugal and “noisette” in France) is an espresso “cut” with a small amount of warm milk to reduce the acidity. The ratio of coffee to milk is between 1:1 – 1:2 , and the milk is added after the espresso. How … Read more

Which Counter Culture Is Best For Espresso?

We believe that any coffee has the potential to be brewed to taste delicious with any brewing method. But, if we had to choose, we most often suggest Big Trouble, Hologram, and Forty-Six for espresso brewing for their flavor profiles. These coffees cover a wide range of flavor profiles, with organic and decaf options. Which … Read more

How Do You Use A Gaggia Decalcifier?

How long does it take for a gaggia classic to heat up? Get it Good & Hot With the machine on, the boiler will be at temperature within a few minutes. We suggest waiting 10-15 minutes before using the machine, with the portafilter attached while the machine heats. Take this time to enjoy some light … Read more

What Glass Is A Cortado Served In?

Usually served in a traditional rocks glass , a cortado is slightly larger in volume than a macchiato and smaller than a cappuccino. Our take on the cortado glass has exaggerated facets for a more modern appearance, as well as technical improvements for specialty coffee. What size is a cortado glass? This is the same … Read more

What Is An Espresso Cortado?

The Cortado is an espresso drink of equal parts espresso and steamed milk It’s Spanish in origin: “cortado” means “cut” in Spanish, indicating that the espresso is cut with the milk. In contrast to other coffee drinks, a Cortado is always the same volume: one doubleshot of espresso and 2 ounces milk. What does espresso … Read more

Is Lungo Stronger Than Espresso?

The longer an espresso shot is pulled, the more caffeine it has. This is because you’re more fully extracting the coffee grounds. A lungo will have more caffeine than regular espresso, but only by a little bit What is the difference between espresso and espresso lungo? Usually, a shot of espresso is pulled using about … Read more