The classic Aussie coffee creation, a flat white contains a single shot of espresso followed by a steamy pour of milk and a thin layer of foam order it ‘skinny’ if you want skim milk instead of full cream. You’ll find delicious coffee across the country, but only Melbourne is known as the ‘Coffee Capital … Read more
A long black is a double shot (about 30–50ml ) of espresso poured over about 90ml of hot water, which has usually been heated in the coffee machine too. Some people like to have the hot water in a jug to add themselves, or extra hot water. How many ml of coffee are in a … Read more
Espresso originated in Italy sometime in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Its name comes from the word esprimere which means ‘to express’ or ‘to press out’ Why is expresso called expresso? The term espresso comes from the italian meaning “pressed out,” referring to the process of pushing the freshly fine-ground bean essence through … Read more
The way to make a good long black is to pour the (not too hot) water first, then add the double shot on top Some cafes pour from a hot water tap on the espresso machine, and the cup can take some of the heat out of the water. How do you make long coffee? … Read more
An Americano is simply an espresso that has been poured over, or been diluted with hot water The cream rises to the top, giving you a longer coffee drink, with the oily richness preserved. So YES: a true Americano will have a layer of crema. Can you order an Americano with cream? Half and Half … Read more
So, can you have an Americano with milk? Yes, many people like to add milk and sugar in order to cut down the bitterness. While the coffee traditionalists may say adding milk spoils the authentic taste of an Americano, but people do it all the time and it’s acceptable What is an americano with milk … Read more