Brewing temperature
Brewing temperature, noun: Ideal for filter coffee: 96.2°C / 205°F. For espresso 89-95°C /192.2-203°F is recommended. Note: Most household machines are set much too high – unfortunately the coffee becomes
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Brewing temperature, noun: Ideal for filter coffee: 96.2°C / 205°F. For espresso 89-95°C /192.2-203°F is recommended. Note: Most household machines are set much too high – unfortunately the coffee becomes
Café, noun: According to tradition, cafés originated in Mecca at the beginning of the 16th century. Even back then it was the go-to place for discussions and gossip. The first
Café au lait, noun: French for coffee with milk.
Café Bombón, noun: Spanish word indicating an espresso with a small amount of sweetened condensed milk.
Café crème, noun: A filter coffee or a long espresso (since there is some disagreement) with coffee cream.
Café nature, noun (or Schümli in Switzerland): A very good filter coffee.
Caffè latte, noun (also called Galão in Portugal): Italian word indicating a double espresso topped with steamed milk and no or almost no milk froth at a ratio of 4
Caffè lungo, noun (also called Café Americano): Italian word indicating an espresso made long using hot water. The strength of a lungo is very similar to that of filter coffee.
Caffè macchiato, noun (also called Café cortado in Spain): An Italian word indicating an espresso topped with a small amount of milk froth.
Caffeine, noun: An alkaloid and an important component of coffee as well as tea, guarana and cacao. It has a stimulating effect and increases one’s ability to concentrate. Note: In
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