Hot milk drinks, are usually based on espresso coffee and milk is added to it after steaming; that is, for each type of these drinks must initially extract a successful “espresso” and steaming a distinctive milk so that you can make an ideal cup of coffee with milk, and depending on the type of drink you want to prepare; each type of these drinks has a certain amount of milk and has its own taste. We will mention the types of these world-famous drinks and the way they are prepared.
Latte coffee
(Latte) An Italian word that means (milk), so generally, the flavor of milk is dominant in this drink, more than any other drink that relies on “espresso” coffee in its preparation. This drink consists of “espresso” coffee, evaporated hot milk, and a light foam layer and is famous for the ease of drawing on it; because of the large size of the cup and its special taste. The volume of the cup ranges from 220 ml to 240 ml.
Latte coffee recipe
- Cup volume 240 ml
- double shot “Espresso” Richio 2:1
- Light milk foam
Preparation
Grind 20 grams of coffee and extract 40 ml of espresso for 35 seconds in the cup and shake the “espresso” to homogenize with each other, then steam 200 ml of milk until the temperature reaches 65 ° C and start pouring milk on the “espresso” in the cup with a circular flow until it reaches the middle of the cup, after that start pouring in the middle with a zigzag and try to draw with foam until the cup is full.
Cappuccino Coffee with Milk
Cappuccino: a word invented by the Italians for a coffee drink. The traditional Italian cappuccino drink consists of three main ingredients: coffee, “espresso”, evaporated milk and foam, and the milk should look soft, shiny and without visible bubbles. Milk and foam must be mixed to obtain a creamy and dense texture, and the capacity of the cup is 180 ml.
Cappuccino coffee recipe
- Cup volume 180 ml
- double shot “Espresso” Richio1
- The milk foam is very dense
Preparation
Grind 18 grams of coffee and extract “espresso” 36 ml for 30 seconds in the cup, and then shake the “espresso” to homogenize with each other and steam 145 ml of milk and for more seconds longer until the foam becomes denser than the previous drink and until the temperature reaches 70 °C. Soon after that start pouring milk on the “espresso” in the cup with a circular flow until it reaches the middle of the cup, and finally start pouring in the middle with a zigzag and try to draw on the foam until the cup is full.
Flat White Coffee with Milk
(Flat white) is an Australian made drink which is mainly a single amount of “espresso” with a double amount of evaporated milk and a thin layer of fine foam. This is what is often called (Australian latte) by some people. It is generally served in a glass of 150 ml, and is supposed to be enjoyable with the thinnest layer of foam possible, and it is important to maintain the ratio of milk to “espresso” appropriately so that milk does not prevail over “espresso”.
Recipe for the preparation of coffee “Flat White”
- Cup volume 150 ml
- Double shot “Espresso” Richio1
- A very light milk foam
Preparation
Grind 18g of coffee and extract 36 ml of espresso for 30 seconds in the cup and shake the “espresso” to homogenize with each other, then steam 115 ml of milk until the temperature reaches 65 ° C then start pouring milk on the “espresso” in the cup with a circular flow until it reaches the middle of the cup, after that start pouring in the middle with a zigzag and try to draw with foam until the cup is full.
Cortado Coffee with Milk
(Cortado) is from the Spanish verb (cortar), which means (cutting). The reason for choosing this name is because of the reduction of the acidity of “espresso” by adding milk. The coffee “Cortado” is served in cups of small size, and is prepared from two doses: “espresso” coffee and evaporated milk, and milk does not overwhelm the taste of “espresso”; it highlights its taste and adds to it a smooth texture, making “Cortado” an intermediate drink between “Flat White” coffee and “Picolo” coffee, and the volume of the cup is 135 ml.
Recipe for the preparation of coffee “Cortado”
- Cup volume 135 ml
- Double shot “Espresso” Richio1
- Light milk foam
Preparation
Grind 18g coffee and extract 36 ml of espresso for 30 seconds in the cup, then shake the espresso to homogenize with each other, steam 100 ml of milk until the temperature reaches 65 ° C, start pouring milk on the espresso into the cup with a circular flow until it reaches the middle of the cup, and then start pouring in the middle with a zigzag, try to draw with foam until the cup is full.
Piccolo coffee with milk
Piccolo is an Italian word and means “small”, this does not mean that “Piccolo” coffee is just a small “latte” cup; as it is one of the tastiest drinks that offers you the flavor of rich coffee with a small amount of milk, and the milk foam is light, the volume of the cup ranges from 90 to 120 ml.
Recipe for the preparation of coffee “Piccolo”
- The volume of the cup is from 90 to 120 ml
- Double shot “Espresso Restreto” and Richo 1:1
- The milk foam is extremely light
Preparation
Grind 18 grams of coffee and extract 18ml espresso for 25 seconds in the cup and tower “espresso” to homogenize with each other, evaporate 100 ml of milk until the temperature reaches 65 ° C, and start pouring milk on the “espresso” in the cup with a circular flow until it reaches the middle of the cup, and then start pouring in the middle with a zigzag and try to draw with foam until the cup is full.
Espresso Macchiato Coffee with Milk
Macchiato stands for the Italian word “sign”, and this drink is usually served in a small cup, which is two doses: “espresso” and a small amount of milk foam placed on the surface of the cup, and the volume of the cup ranges from 50 ml to 90 ml.
Recipe for the preparation of “Espresso Macchiato”
- The volume of the cup is from 50 to 90 ml
- Double shot “Espresso” Rishio 2:1
- Dense milk foam
Preparation
Grind 18 grams of coffee and extract 36 ml of espresso for 30 seconds in the cup, then shake the espresso to homogenize with each other, evaporate 100 ml of milk until the temperature reaches 65 ° C, start pouring milk on the “espresso” into the cup with a circular flow until it reaches the middle of the cup and then start pouring in the middle with a zigzag and try to draw on the foam until the cup is full.