Why Is Cappuccino Called Cappuccino?

The drink takes its name from the Capuchin friars, a Catholic order known for the simple brown habit they wear. The shade of the robe sits close to the color of espresso mixed with steamed milk, so the drink was named after the monks. The word traveled from Italian into other languages and kept that visual link intact.

In Italy a cappuccino follows a strict recipe: one shot of espresso, steamed milk, and a cap of foam, usually in a small cup. It is commonly drunk in the morning, often before eleven, and rarely ordered after a meal. Outside Italy the recipe varies more, but the name still points back to the friars and the color of their robes.

Espresso is the foundation of the entire Italian coffee system; common drinks like lattes, Americanos, and cappuccinos are all built upon it. This article will start with the definition of Espresso and its English origin, and take you through why it is so popular in Italy and why extracting a shot of espresso takes only a short 30 seconds. It will also detail the key steps in making espresso, including grinding, dosing, distributing, and tamping, and provide Front Street's extraction parameter reference: 20 grams of coffee grounds extracting 40 grams of coffee liquid, with the time controlled at 25 to 30 seconds. The article will also analyze the flavor characteristics of espresso and its close relationship with coffee bean selection, and use the Sunflower Warmth Italian coffee beans as an example to illustrate specific flavor performance. Finally, it will share the correct way to drink espresso, helping coffee lovers appreciate this classic coffee more professionally.

In the entire system of Italian coffee, there is a role that can be called the soul and core, and that is espresso. Whether it is a latte, an Americano, or a cappuccino, these drinks are all Italian coffees made with espresso as the base. Next, Front Street will take everyone to get to know espresso.

What is espresso?

The English name for espresso is "Espresso," which refers to a concentrated coffee extracted with a pressurized coffee machine, with a portion of about one ounce. It is very popular in Italy. Espresso is pronounced similarly to "Express" in English, and Espresso itself also carries the meaning of fast and rapid; extracting a cup of espresso takes only 30 seconds. In Italy, customers will lean against the bar and order an espresso. After the barista hands it over, the customer drinks it in one or two sips, pays, and leaves. The whole process takes no more than 2 minutes.

How to make espresso?

Step 2: Grind the coffee grounds and dose them

After dosing the coffee grounds, use your fingers or a distribution tool to distribute the grounds. The purpose is to ensure the coffee grounds are evenly distributed and avoid areas of inconsistent density during subsequent tamping.

Front Street's espresso extraction parameter reference: 20 grams of coffee grounds extract 40 grams of coffee liquid, with a time of 25-30 seconds

The flavor characteristics of espresso

Of course, the flavor performance of espresso is closely related to the coffee beans used. For example, Front Street currently uses its own blend, Sunflower Warmth Italian coffee beans, and the espresso produced has flavors of vanilla cream, sherry aroma, caramel, and chocolate.

The correct way to drink espresso

1. First, take a sip of ice water to clean your palate .

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