There are so many different types of italian coffee, and by now we know them all, right? Latte, mocha, Frappuccino… You won’t find a single drink by those names here in Italy What is a mocha called in Italy? Here in Italy, a “Moka” is a utensil used to brew coffee, so if you go … Read more
The cup is a cooking measure of volume, commonly associated with cooking and serving sizes. In the US, it is traditionally equal to one-half US pint (236.6 ml) Because actual drinking cups may differ greatly from the size of this unit, standard measuring cups may be used, with a metric cup being 250 millilitres. How … Read more
“caffè americano” specifically is Italian for “american coffee” There is a popular but unconfirmed belief that the name has its origins in World War II when American G.I.s in Italy diluted espresso with hot water to approximate the coffee to which they were accustomed. Is Americano coffee Italian? Americano coffee is made with espresso and … Read more
The origin tale of the Americano is a very interesting one. The story goes, according to many sources including Lee Jollifee, PHD, that soldiers stationed in Italy during WWII were looking for a way to make the strong espresso they found there taste more like the coffee they were used to back in the States. … Read more
How do I make hot coffee at home? It’s simple with a saucepan The amount of grounds should be the same amount you’d use in a coffeemaker. Set the burner to medium-high and bring the coffee to a boil. Stir occasionally and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 4 minutes, … Read more