Author: bassettleah

Flat White

flat white

Directions:

  • Brew the espresso
  • Whisk or froth the milk until foamy
  • Pour the espresso into a cup
  • Add 1/4 inch of the frothed milk on top
  • To be creative, you could make art with the milk/foam

Ingredients:

  • Espresso (1 shot)
  • Milk

Other:

  • Lattes and flat whites do sound similar, but is all in the way the milk is added or poured that makes them different. It is odd that such a small thing as pouring can make such a difference. An experienced barista would know to gently mix the steamed milk around to fold the froth back into the espresso and create a pitcher of silky micro-foam.

Cordusio

starbucks cordusio drink

Directions:

  • Steam the milk in a pot.
  • Add the espresso to the mix
  • Blend with the espresso and milk the mocha sauce
  • Top with sprinkling cocoa power

Ingredients:

  • Milk
  • Brewed espresso
  • Mocha Sauce (Water, Sugar, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Natural Flavor)
  • Cocoa Powder Topping (Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Sugar)

Other:

  • “The Cordusio is being added to Starbucks menus temporarily in honor of the coffee chain opening a Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Milan,” according to an article (What is Cordusio) about the newly added drink.
  • This is a limited-time drink, so try it soon!

Macchiato

macchiato
Directions:
  1. Brew one shot of fresh espresso with espresso machine.
  2. Steam milk to 160°, and hold the steam wand just below the surface to create foam.
  3. Pour milk into espresso to taste and spoon foam on top. It might take a few tries to get your personal ratio right.

Ingredients:

  • Espresso (1 shot)
  • Cold milk

Other:

  • The most common flavor of macchiato is the caramel kind. Which, you can simply just add caramel flavoring and have one for yourself.

Mocha

mocha

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cup.
  2. Screw on lid and wrap top with a paper towel.
  3. Give a few very good shakes, until everything is well-mixed and milk is foamy.
  4. Pour into a mug and microwave for 30 seconds or until steaming. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Ingredients:

  • Espresso (1 shot)
  • Milk (1/4 cup)
  • Cocoa powder (1 tablespoon)
  • Heavy cream (1 tablespoon)

Other:

  • There are many types of mochas, such as:
    • caffè mocha
    • iced caffè mocha
    • iced skinny mocha
    • iced white chocolate mocha
    • skinny mocha
    • white chocolate mocha
    • salted caramel mocha

Latte

latte

Directions:

  1. Gather the ingredients.
  2. Pull your espresso shot in your latte cup and add a shot of flavored syrup for a flavored latte, if using.
  3. Using a spoon to retain the micro-bubbles on top of the steamed milk, pour the bottom 2/3 of the steamed milk from the steaming pitcher into the latte cup.
  4. Top the latte with the remaining bubbles (You can spoon them onto your drink if desired).

Ingredients:

  • Espresso (1 shot)
  • Foamed milk (2 shots)
  • Flavored syrup (optional)

Other:

  • Something special about lattes are that there are many different flavors or add-ins to lattes. Some examples of those lattes are:
    • gingerbread
    • flavored (vanilla, caramel)
    • brown sugar-caramel
    • eggnog
    • pumpkin spice
    • salted caramel
    • s’mores
    • peppermint

Cappuccino

cappuccino

Directions:

  1. Place milk in a 1-cup microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute or until milk is hot and small bubbles form around edge of cup.
  2. Place a metal whisk in cup; whisk vigorously by holding whisk handle loosely between palms and quickly rubbing hands back and forth. Remove foam to a small measuring cup as it forms. Continue whisking until foam measures 1/3 cup; set aside.
  3. Pour Easy Espresso into a mug; pour in remaining hot milk. Spoon foam over top and serve immediately.

Ingredients:

  • Espresso (1 shot)
  • Steamed/hot milk
  • Flavored syrup (optional)

Nutrition Facts:

  • 1 cup
    • 76 calories
    • 4g fat (3g saturated fat)
    • 17mg cholesterol
    • 61mg sodium
    • 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber)
    • 4g protein