Glossary 84, Glossary – Miele CVA 2660 User Manual

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Blending

is unique to each coffee

producer. The blend gives coffee its
particular taste and quality, and will
vary depending on the type of coffee
you want.

Caffè

is the Italian term for a standard

espresso. Its full name is

caffè

espresso

. It tastes good after meals

and throughout the day.

Caffè americano

is espresso made

with lots of water.

Caffè corretto

is espresso with a dash

of alcohol such as Grappa, brandy or a
liqueur.

Caffè freddo

is a long espresso with

ice cubes and sugar syrup added. A
popular summer drink.

Caffè latte

is a double espresso in a

large cup filled with hot milk, topped
with little or no froth, for people who
enjoy milk.

Caffè mocha

consists of one third

espresso, one third hot milk and one
third cocoa, served in a tall glass.

Caffè ristretto

is the strongest, most

concentrated espresso. The water is
reduced to 30 ml per portion.

Cappuccino

is espresso with frothed

milk. It is served in a ceramic cup with
one third espresso, one third hot milk
and one third froth. To obtain a good
froth, the milk should be cold and made
in a cold container.

Cappuccino chiaro

is a "light"

cappuccino with less espresso and
more hot milk.

Cappuccino scuro

is a "dark"

cappuccino with more espresso and
less milk.

Coffee

should be stored in the

refrigerator in an airtight container to
maintain its flavour for longer.

Crema

is the sign of the perfect cup of

espresso. Crema is a fine, nut or
cinnamon brown froth on the surface of
the espresso, which is only created
when the pressure is sufficiently high. It
contains oils which are rich in flavour
and aroma, and helps to keep the
espresso warm.

Espresso

, see Caffè

Espresso corto

is a "short", strong

espresso.

Espresso doppio

is quite simply a

double portion of normal espresso.

Espresso lungo

is the longer, less

concentrated version served in a
standard coffee cup.

Espresso ristretto

is a double

strength, bitter tasting espresso.

Macchiato

is espresso with a tiny shot

of hot, frothed milk which gives it a
dappled (macchiato) appearance.

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