The term comes from the italian caffellatte or caffè latte, from caffè e latte, literally “coffee and milk” ; in English orthography either or both words sometimes have an accent on the final e (a hyperforeignism or to indicate it is pronounced, not the more-common silent final e of English). What does café latte mean … Read more
In Italian, latte (pronounced [ˈlatte]) means “milk” —so ordering a “latte” in Italy will get the customer a glass of milk. In Spanish, the phrase café con leche (coffee with milk) is used, which is by default served in a medium or large cup whereas the similar cortado (coffee with less milk) is served in … Read more
So, why does coffee taste better out of a ceramic mug? Because ceramic is a solid and neutral material, it neither absorbs nor imparts flavors , leaving coffee to taste just as it should. Why does coffee taste better in a glass mug? Vessel Shape & Size. Headspace may not be mentioned often in the … Read more
“Espresso needs to be made expressly for you, but it also needs to be drunk very quickly,” Di Pietro says, explaining that it needs to be drunk while the “crema” is still on top The crema is a creamy emulsion of the coffee’s oils, and acts as a lid covering the espresso, keeping all the … Read more