Names vary by café and country
Espresso drink names describe useful families, but cup sizes and ratios are not universal. Ask what a café serves or define a household recipe by measured espresso and added liquid.
Common drink families
| Drink | Typical idea |
|---|---|
| Espresso | Concentrated coffee brewed under pressure |
| Americano | Espresso diluted with hot water |
| Macchiato | Espresso marked with a small amount of milk |
| Cortado | Espresso with a modest amount of textured milk |
| Flat white | Espresso with a thin layer of fine microfoam |
| Cappuccino | Espresso with more aerated milk |
| Latte | Espresso with a larger milk portion |
Create house recipes
Choose a cup, espresso yield and milk or water amount. Record those quantities so several people can make the same drink.
Recipe names are less useful than measured amounts when comparing machines or planning capacity.
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