Espresso classics

Everyone knows them, but very few prepare them themselves.

CLASSIC RECIPES

Popular espresso specialities

Cappuccino

Ingredients

Alfredo Espresso
Hot milk
Milk foam

Preparation

For this Italian classic, first pour hot milk on a freshly brewed espresso, and then top it with creamy milk foam. It is typically served in a large, conical cup with a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

Latte Macchiato

Ingredients

Alfredo Espresso
Hot milk
Milk foam

Preparation

To get that “marked” (“macchiato”) look, just fill a tall glass with 2/3 hot milk and 1/3 milk foam. Then slowly pour in a shot of espresso, ideally from a small pot, to get the desired three-layer look.

Espresso Macchiato

Ingredients

Alfredo Espresso
Milk foam
Hot milk (optional)

Preparation

“Macchiato” means “marked” – a freshly brewed espresso is marked with a topping of milk foam. Unlike a cappuccino, normally an espresso macchiato does not contain hot milk, although it is naturally permitted.

Caffé Latte

Ingredients

Alfredo Espresso (long or doppio)
Hot milk
Milk foam (optional)

Preparation

First fill a large cup half-full with a long or doppio espresso, and then pour in hot milk. The caffè latte can be crowned with a tablespoon of milk foam if desired.

Moccachino

Ingredients

Cocoa (made with milk)
Alfredo Espresso
Milk foam
Cocoa powder

Preparation

A moccachino is a cocoa drink enhanced with espresso and a dab of milk foam. To make this sweet treat fill a tall glass 2/3 with cocoa, add an espresso, and then top it with milk foam. Garnish with a pinch of cocoa powder.

Café Crème

Ingredients

Alfredo Espresso Caffè (coarse ground)

Preparation

For a caffè crema, also known as Schümli in Switzerland, you’ll need lighter-roasted coffee beans, like our Alfredo Espresso Caffè. Just like espresso, this is brewed under high pressure, which results in the eponymous crema. What’s important is the somewhat coarser grind and about 50% more water.

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Classics with alcohol

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