![]() The Starbucks Latte is often found permanently stuck in the hand of almost all busy moms who are dropping their kids off at school. A shot of espresso is first placed into the cup, followed by hot chocolate, and lastly, steamed milk is poured on top. Making a Mocha is pretty simple, and the espresso-to-milk ratio is just like the latte but with the addition of chocolate. To be honest, I find that the Mocha is more of a hot chocolate type of drink, especially when baristas add a large helping of marshmallows, flavored coffee syrups, and thick whipped cream on top (rolls eyes). The drink shares a lot of characteristics with the Latte but what separates the two is the addition of chocolate. The Mocha, or sometimes referred to as the Mochaccino or Caffe Mocha, incorporates a blend of ingredients, including espresso, chocolate, and hot milk. MochaĪ strange hybrid coffee drink that is far too sweet for my liking, but I’m sure some of you reading this will enjoy slurping on this sugary dessert … I mean beverage. The milk takes the often bitter edge off the espresso, leaving you with a smooth and flavorful mouthfeel. Those of you that enjoy the bold-tasting espresso but find that on its own, it can be simply “too much” will appreciate the slightly toned down Cappuccino. Just like a Lattes, the Cappuccino can also have elaborate designs swirled on top, but this isn’t common practice. Often you will also find a light dusting of cinnamon or rich chocolate powder on top of the foam. Finally, the remaining foam is spooned on top of the cappuccino. Special care is taken to only allow the milk and not the foam to leave the jug. The Cappuccino is all about balance and contains equal parts of milk foam, steamed milk, and espresso (1/3 Espresso, 1/3 Steamed Milk, 1/3 Milk Foam).Įspresso is first into the cup, followed by hot steamed milk, which is slowly poured over the espresso from a metal jug. ![]() CappuccinoĮvolving from the Austrian coffee drink “kapuziner”, the Cappuccino today is very similar to the Macchiato, however, ratios do play a role in the creation of this drink. For the best experience, high-quality espresso coffee beans are a must. If you enjoy a bold, strong, tasting coffee, the Macchiato is definitely one to try. Ratios aren’t really a concern with the Macchiato as long as it has espresso and milk, you’ve ticked all of the boxes. Each barista will have their own take on how it’s made, but as a rule of thumb, it should have a double shot of espresso on the base, a layer of steamed milk, then finished off with a layer of milk foam. This layered drink comprises espresso and milk. The Macchiato offers up a far bolder flavor when compared to other popular coffee-based drinks found on the menu. ![]() If you happen to be in Portugal, look out for “coffee with a drop” or “cafe pingado” again, this is the same drink. So if you see any of those variations on the blackboard menu, you are looking at the same drink. Let’s take a closer look.ħ What’s Your Favorite Espresso Based Drink? Macchiatoįirst off, let’s take a look at the Macchiato, which by the way, is sometimes called an Espresso Macchiato or Caffe Macchiato and translates as means “spotted” in Italian. The key difference between these popular coffee drinks is the amount of foam, milk, and espresso that each contains. Latte, you’ll be armed with the knowledge needed to interpret the menu on your next visit. ![]() I’m sure after reading through the differences between the Macchiato vs. To help you navigate through the minefield, which is the modern-day coffee shop menu, I have pulled up four coffee drinks that look very similar but are completely different once you see how they are made and the ingredients that go into them. God forbid if you actually ask what the new Italian-sounding drink is because you’re almost guaranteed to be met with a face of shock followed by a deep exhale, which can make even the seasoned coffee drinker feel out of place. It seems like bearded baristas are inventing and adding new beverages to the blackboard on a weekly basis. Is it just me, or does navigating the menu in your local coffee shop seem like you’re reading a notoriously difficult novel such as Ulysses by James Joyce? I know I might be exaggerating, but in all honesty, deciphering today’s coffee shop menu can be a challenge, to say the least. Please note: If you decide to purchase a product through a link on the site, we may earn a commission without additional cost to you.
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