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  31. <title>What is the Key to a Good Meeting in 2024?</title>
  32. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/blog/what-is-the-key-to-a-good-meeting-in-2024</link>
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  39. <description><![CDATA[A meeting is good only if it ends with clear actions and creates room for the next discussions. However, it is very difficult for people to achieve this because they lack preparation or plans for meetings. Check out these meeting tips below. Tips To Achieve A Good Meeting A meeting is suppose to help your&#8230;]]></description>
  40. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A meeting is good only if it ends with clear actions and creates room for the next discussions. However, it is very difficult for people to achieve this because they lack preparation or plans for meetings. Check out these meeting tips below.</p>
  41. <h2>Tips To Achieve A Good Meeting</h2>
  42. <p><img loading="lazy" class="alignleft wp-image-741 size-medium" src="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/business-meeting-300x200.jpg" alt="business meeting" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/business-meeting-300x200.jpg 300w, https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/business-meeting-768x512.jpg 768w, https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/business-meeting.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />A meeting is suppose to help your organization grow. Here are a few tips one can follow to achieve a good meeting;</p>
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  44. <li aria-level="1"><strong>Set Clear Objectives: </strong>to achieve a good and successful meeting, you need to define the purpose of the meeting to achieve the aim or purpose of that meeting. Ensure you communicate this with members of the people who will be present in the meeting. This helps everyone to understand the purpose of the meeting before it begins.</li>
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  47. <li aria-level="1"><strong>Prepare a Clear Agenda: </strong>The agenda should outline the topics that will be discussed in the meeting. This helps in addressing what needs to be done or attended to extensively. You can use a <a href="https://www.lemcal.com/blog/best-meeting-scheduler-apps">meeting app</a> to prepare an agenda.</li>
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  50. <li aria-level="1"><strong>Invite Limited Participants: </strong>Send invites to relevant people, especially stakeholders. This will help save time and productivity for other members. Also, the participants will have enough room for discussion.</li>
  51. </ul>
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  53. <li aria-level="1"><strong>Assign Roles, Especially A Moderator: </strong>Assign roles to someone in the meeting, especially someone to be the moderator. A moderator guides and directs how the meeting will go. You can also assign someone to take notes and minutes of the meeting. A good meeting must have these people.
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  57. <li aria-level="1"><strong>Manage </strong>time: It is very important to manage time effectively. Make sure to stick with your objectives and agenda. If possible, you can use a timer to track yourself on every topic you discuss. Any topic that will delay the meeting can be moved to the next meeting.</li>
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  59. <h2>Conclusion</h2>
  60. <p>Although meeting procedures are not the same around the world, ensure that main ingredients are available. Meanwhile, you need to ensure that the purpose of your meeting is achieved.</p>
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  68. <title>How to Store Jewellery at Home?</title>
  69. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/blog/how-to-store-jewellery-at-home</link>
  71. <dc:creator><![CDATA[picture-editor]]></dc:creator>
  72. <pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2024 10:47:51 +0000</pubDate>
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  76. <description><![CDATA[Every woman knows how important accessories are when choosing clothes. Because a well-chosen decoration can favourably emphasize your new image or improve an already familiar one. Even jeans with a simple T-shirt will become an interesting set if you complement them with an original necklace and unusual earrings. Many of us know how difficult it&#8230;]]></description>
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  78. <p style="text-align: justify;">Every woman knows how important accessories are when choosing clothes. Because a well-chosen decoration can favourably emphasize your new image or improve an already familiar one. Even jeans with a simple T-shirt will become an interesting set if you complement them with an original necklace and unusual earrings.</p>
  79. <p style="text-align: justify;">Many of us know how difficult it is to store jewellery carefully so that they do not spoil. Therefore, experts have ideas for a competent and beautiful organization of costume jewellery.</p>
  80. <h2>Wall-mounted ways of storing jewellery</h2>
  81. <p style="text-align: justify;">This storage method is best suited for long beads and pendants, which can easily get tangled when lying down. This method is simple and accessible, convenient and compact.</p>
  82. <div id="attachment_721" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-721" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-721" src="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rings-in-the-box.jpg" alt="rings in the box" width="640" height="427" srcset="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rings-in-the-box.jpg 640w, https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rings-in-the-box-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p id="caption-attachment-721" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels</p></div>
  83. <h2>Wall cabinets for decorations</h2>
  84. <p style="text-align: justify;">This is probably a very expensive way to store jewellery, but it is the most convenient. Each item is in plain sight, each piece of jewellery has its own cell. And protected from dust and dirt. Such cabinets can be built into a wardrobe, or they can be flat and hide behind a large mirror like <a href="https://www.songmics.com/collections/jewelry-cabinets">mirror jewellery cabinet</a>.</p>
  85. <p style="text-align: justify;">In the cabinet itself, jewellery can be stored in ordinary cells, on flat stands with rollers, and so on. In open cabinets, jewellery is stored on small shelves and cells. It is convenient, but, alas, does not protect against dust.</p>
  86. <h2>Table stands</h2>
  87. <p style="text-align: justify;">This is a very popular way to store jewellery. They can be easily rearranged or hidden in a closet. But unfortunately, a lot of things won&#8217;t fit on such a stand. Therefore, it is a convenient option for a dressing table when you need to have your favourite jewellery on hand for every day. Such stands can imitate trees, bird cages, and have the shape of a hand.</p>
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  89. <h2>Drawers in dressers or closets</h2>
  90. <p style="text-align: justify;">A very convenient way to store jewellery. You can design all the <a href="https://www.songmics.com/pages/vasagle-home-accent-furniture">VASAGLE</a> jewellery boxes in advance. You can buy suitable organizers and arrange them in any order. You can order boxes with built-in limiters, having previously thought out the necessary place for each decoration.</p>
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  98. <title>Espresso or cappuccino</title>
  99. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/espresso-or-cappuccino</link>
  101. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  102. <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
  103. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
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  106. <description><![CDATA[I am answering here as it applies to Italy, elsewhere it can be different. Cappuccino in Italian means little cappuccio, which in turn means little cap. It is a milk-and-coffee drink with a peculiar topping: a milk foam obtained with steam. You might ask to add also some chocolate powder. Apart from the taste, the&#8230;]]></description>
  107. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">I am answering here as it applies to Italy, elsewhere it can be different.</p>
  108. <p style="text-align: justify;">Cappuccino in Italian means little cappuccio, which in turn means little cap. It is a milk-and-coffee drink with a peculiar topping: a milk foam obtained with steam. You might ask to add also some chocolate powder. Apart from the taste, the powder filling the foam pore gives a pleasant look to the drink. When travelling abroad, I see this as a standard feature, but here it is on request.</p>
  109. <p style="text-align: justify;">The steam is produced from a pump part of quite a large coffee machine, which is the standard equipment of any Italian bar. Because of the high pressure involved it is normally not possible to produce a cappuccino at home, at least not using a standard stove. Anyway nowadays they are selling cut down versions of the bar machine, which can produce bar-like cappuccinos (and coffee) even at home.</p>
  110. <p style="text-align: justify;">Temperature is crucial for cappuccino. Hot temperature is necessary to produce the foam, but a too hot cappuccino will hurt your tongue. Contrary to a hot cup of tea, where you can wait for it to become colder, here when the hot goes away also the foam does, so what you drink is not a cappuccino anymore.</p>
  111. <p style="text-align: justify;">Espresso means express, as you might guess. It is a coffee made with the big machine I mentioned above. Contrary to the coffee made at home on the stove, with the so called moka machine, this machine can make a good coffee instantly. That anyway requires this appliance to be already setup (with proper pressure and temperature levels), which takes time but it is done only once, in the morning, when the bar opens. it might help observing that breakfast is almost inexistent in Italy, as it consists for many of a fast and frugal espresso or cappuccino with a croissant, taken standing still at the bar before commuting to you workplace. So speed in brewing pays.</p>
  112. <p style="text-align: justify;">Besides Italian approach to coffee as a drink is radically different. For what I have seen, in the rest of the world the coffee is drunk in mugs similar to those used for the tea (I am thinking to American coffee for example); here the size of a coffee cup is extremely small and this is because the drink is concentrated. To brew the coffee like this you need water at high pressure and high temperature forced through a tier of coffee by the coffee machine.</p>
  113. <p style="text-align: justify;">Big espresso machines found in bars are ideal, given their power, to obtain this and generally their output is considered better than moka coffee made at home.</p>
  114. <p style="text-align: justify;">Note that contrary to cappuccino, here the higher the temperature the better the taste. To make it drinkable bars use special cups very thick. The final results is that you don&#8217;t hurt your lips when you drink, also the volume of liquid going through your mouth is less, and you don&#8217;t burn your tongue.</p>
  115. <p style="text-align: justify;">I have read that the total caffeine in an American coffee is higher, anyway the sensation that you have with an espresso is like you are taking something stronger and we even amplify this effect by drinking it fast, often in one shot.</p>
  116. <p style="text-align: justify;">Source: coffee.stackexchange.com</p>
  117. <p>Photo by samer daboul from Pexels</p>
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  124. <title>Chocolate mocha Drink</title>
  125. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/chocolate-mocha-drink</link>
  127. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  128. <pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 13:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
  129. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  130. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=448</guid>
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  132. <description><![CDATA[Take a sip of our Mocha made with rich espresso and real melted chocolate that is poured into our steamed milk. For nutrition &#38; calorie info, visit us today! Calories 530.0 Fat Calories 310.0 Total Fat (g) 34.0 Saturated Fat (g) 21.0 Trans Fat (g) 0.0 Cholesterol (mg) 85.0 Sodium (mg) 130.0 Total Carbohydrates (g)&#8230;]]></description>
  133. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Take a sip of our Mocha made with rich espresso and real melted chocolate that is poured into our steamed milk. For nutrition &amp; calorie info, visit us today!<br />
  134. Calories 530.0 Fat Calories 310.0 Total Fat (g) 34.0 Saturated Fat (g) 21.0 Trans Fat (g) 0.0 Cholesterol (mg) 85.0 Sodium (mg) 130.0 Total Carbohydrates (g) 44.0 Fiber (g) 1.0 Sugars (g) 42.0 Protein (g) 11.0 Vitamin A (% daily value) 18.0 Vitamin C (% daily value) 2.0 Calcium (% daily value) 37.0 Iron (% daily value) 6.0 Caffeine (mg) 195.0</p>
  135. <p style="text-align: justify;">Nutritional information is calculated based on Caribou Coffee&#8217;s standard recipes and reflects average values from our ingredient suppliers. Data is calculated using ESHA Research&#8217;s Genesis® R&amp;D Software and is rounded to meet FDA regulations. Variation in serving size, preparation, supplier ingredients and seasonal differences may affect the nutrition values for each drink. In addition, periodic product formulations may occur that result in a slight variation in the nutrient content of our drinks.</p>
  136. <p style="text-align: justify;">Source: www.cariboucoffee.com</p>
  137. <p>Photo by Pixabay from Pexels</p>
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  144. <title>Coffee Dripper</title>
  145. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/coffee-dripper</link>
  147. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  148. <pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 12:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
  149. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
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  152. <description><![CDATA[UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 4-5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes. Next Day Delivery For an additional charge of $17.50 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured&#8230;]]></description>
  153. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 4-5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.</p>
  154. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Next Day Delivery</h3>
  155. <p style="text-align: justify;">For an additional charge of $17.50 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.</p>
  156. <p style="text-align: justify;">Orders received by 9:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.</p>
  157. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Return Policy</h3>
  158. <p style="text-align: justify;">At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.</p>
  159. <p style="text-align: justify;">If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).</p>
  160. <p style="text-align: justify;">For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners, and knife storage) please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.</p>
  161. <p style="text-align: justify;">We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.</p>
  162. <p style="text-align: justify;">Made to Order and Final Sale Furniture items are non-returnable, and cannot be cancelled once the order is placed.</p>
  163. <p style="text-align: justify;">For returns of items purchased from your Williams Sonoma Gift Registry, we will gladly provide a refund or exchange for the merchandise within 90 days of your event or within 90 days of purchase, whichever date is later. View Full Returns Policy.</p>
  164. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  165. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: www.williams-sonoma.com</div>
  166. <div>Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels</div>
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  173. <title>Cafe mocha coffee</title>
  174. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/cafe-mocha-coffee</link>
  176. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  177. <pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
  178. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  179. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=442</guid>
  180.  
  181. <description><![CDATA[Nutrition Facts Per Serving (16 fl oz) Calories 360 Calories from Fat 140 Total Fat 15g 23% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 50mg 17% Sodium 150mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 44g 15% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Sugars 35g Protein 13g Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 40% Iron 25% Caffeine 175mg** *Percent&#8230;]]></description>
  182. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Nutrition Facts Per Serving (16 fl oz)</p>
  183. <p style="text-align: justify;">Calories 360 Calories from Fat 140 Total Fat 15g 23% Saturated Fat 9g 45% Trans Fat 0g <strong>Cholesterol</strong> 50mg 17% Sodium 150mg 6% <strong>Total Carbohydrate</strong> 44g 15% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Sugars 35g <strong>Protein</strong> 13g Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 2% Calcium 40% Iron 25% Caffeine 175mg** *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2, 000 calorie diet. **Each caffeine value is an approximate value.</p>
  184. <table summary="This table summarizes nutritional information for a Caffè Mocha">
  185. <tbody>
  186. <tr>
  187. <th>% Daily Value*</th>
  188. </tr>
  189. </tbody>
  190. </table>
  191. <p style="text-align: justify;">Milk, Brewed Espresso, Mocha Sauce [Water, Sugar, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Vanillin], Whipped Cream [Cream (Cream, Milk, Mono And Diglycerides, Carrageenan), Vanilla Syrup (Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid)].</p>
  192. <p style="text-align: justify;">See ingredient and allergen information below.</p>
  193. <p style="text-align: justify;">Nutrition information is calculated based on our standardized recipes. Because our beverages are handcrafted and may be customized, exact information may vary.</p>
  194. <p style="text-align: justify;">Nutrition information is rounded in accordance with U.S. FDA regulatory requirements. Caffeine values are approximate and are based on limited analytical data using standard brewing methods. Caffeine values can vary greatly based on the variety of the <strong><a title="brewed coffee Starbucks" href="https://cafeamericain.info/AmericansCoffee/brewed-coffee-starbucks">coffee and brewing</a></strong> equipment used.</p>
  195. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  196. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: www.starbucks.com</div>
  197. <div>Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels</div>
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  204. <title>Cappuccino latte macchiato</title>
  205. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/cappuccino-latte-macchiato</link>
  207. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  208. <pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
  209. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  210. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=439</guid>
  211.  
  212. <description><![CDATA[Confused about the differences between Latte Machiatos, Macchiatos, Cafe Macchiatos, Cpaauccinos and Cafe Lattes? Although they are all very similar, we are going to explore the subtle nuances that separate them into distinct espresso based beverages and share their distinct recipes and an iced variation. Latte macchiato is the means of preparing a coffee drink&#8230;]]></description>
  213. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Confused about the differences between Latte Machiatos, Macchiatos, Cafe Macchiatos, Cpaauccinos and Cafe Lattes?</p>
  214. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  215. <p style="text-align: justify;">Although they are all very similar, we are going to explore the subtle nuances that separate them into distinct espresso based beverages and share their distinct recipes and an iced variation.</p>
  216. <p style="text-align: justify;">Latte macchiato is the means of preparing a coffee drink that is mostly milk with a hint of espresso and it directly translates as stained milk as it is made by “staining” the milk with espresso.</p>
  217. <p style="text-align: justify;">It is distinctly different from a cafe latte because in a latte macchiato, espresso is added to milk and in a caffe latte, milk is added to espresso. Latte macchiato also has much more foam and only has around a half or even less of the espresso proportion.</p>
  218. <p style="text-align: justify;">Also, latte macchiato is a layered drink which means you can see and observe the divisions of the ingredients rather than the usual homogenous mixture of a latte.</p>
  219. <p style="text-align: justify;">Cafe macchiato or simply macchiato is the same concept as the latte macchiato. However, cafe macchiato includes other ingredients such as cocoa.</p>
  220. <p style="text-align: justify;">It may be misinterpreted as a cappuccino but even if they have similar ingredients, the macchiatos have a stronger and more aromatic taste.</p>
  221. <p style="text-align: justify;">Latte macchiato is favored by those who do not want the usual strength of espresso and by coffee chains who specialize in the over roasting poor quality beans as a way to hide ill flavors.</p>
  222. <p style="text-align: justify;">Because it is composed mostly of milk, the usual acidity, strength and bitterness of (of ill prepared) coffee drinks are dissipated and is being neutralized by the sweetness and gentleness of milk.</p>
  223. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Basic Macchiato</h3>
  224. <p style="text-align: justify;">You may want to consider making homemade espresso and latte macchiatos because it’s not only cheaper but they are real easy to make and usually a whole lot better then the ones found at the popular coffee chains.</p>
  225. <p style="text-align: justify;">The preparation time for this coffee beverage recipe is just 7-8 minutess. The ingredients include one to two shots of espresso and a dollop of foamed milk that has the texture of a melted ice cream.</p>
  226. <p style="text-align: justify;">The frothed milk is easy to make on good home espresso machines or one can buy a separate milk frother.</p>
  227. <p style="text-align: justify;">First, take a macchiato cup or any small cup around four fluid ounces.</p>
  228. <p style="text-align: justify;">Next, pour in the steamed and frothed milk into the cup. Then, prepare the espresso shots and add them to the steamed milk.</p>
  229. <p style="text-align: justify;">Finally serve the concoction immediately and enjoy.</p>
  230. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Ice Cafe Macchiato</h3>
  231. <p style="text-align: justify;">The ingredients needed for a homemade iced macchiato include one cup of ice (or around five large ice cubes), one cup of milk, two tablespoons extract, one half cup of espresso and two table spoons of caramel sauce.</p>
  232. <p style="text-align: justify;">You will also need one cup of sugar, one fourth cup of water and one teaspoon of vanilla for the flavoring.</p>
  233. <p style="text-align: justify;">First, add the cup of ice cubes into a tall glass container. Next, add the cup of milk to the top of the ice. Then add one fourth of a teaspoon of vanilla extract plus two to three small packs of sugar or other sweeteners.</p>
  234. <p style="text-align: justify;">Mix them with milk and ice. After which, add the espresso by using a large spoon to slow down the espresso pour by holding it upside down over the milk and then pouring the espresso slowly and gently over the spoon so as not to mix the espresso with the milk</p>
  235. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  236. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: foodal.com</div>
  237. <div>Image by Melk Hagelslag from Pixabay</div>
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  244. <title>Espresso with Water</title>
  245. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/espresso-with-water</link>
  247. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  248. <pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
  249. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  250. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=436</guid>
  251.  
  252. <description><![CDATA[By any measure, coffee is the most complex beverage in the world. Comprised of 98-99% water, the entire science of coffee comes down to the absorption and extraction of solids and oils found within the beans. “There are approximately 1, 500 aromatic and flavor compounds in coffee—for comparison’s sake, wine has about 200″, says Erin&#8230;]]></description>
  253. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">By any measure, coffee is the most complex beverage in the world. Comprised of 98-99% water, the entire science of coffee comes down to the absorption and extraction of solids and oils found within the beans. “There are approximately 1, 500 aromatic and flavor compounds in coffee—for comparison’s sake, wine has about 200″, says Erin Molnar, manager of Rising Star Coffee, relating that water essentially must absorb those flavors and minerals are responsible for taking up coffee’s essence. This rate of absorption, and the solids and oils which are extracted are determined by a whole host of variables:</p>
  254. <p style="text-align: justify;">Variable Effect Bean origin Not all beans have the same chemical composition. Bean roast The chemical composition of the coffee bean changes throughout the roasting process. Size of coffee grindings A consistent particle size is important, as the higher the surface area, the faster the extraction. Dry mass of coffee grindings A different extraction composition. Temperature of extraction The temperature dictates both the rate and composition of the extraction. Pressure of extraction Has a similar effect as temperature. Time of extraction Increasing extraction time allows for greater extraction. The water The variable is less obvious, but it is clear that the chemical composition of water (i.e. dissolved ions) play a very important role.</p>
  255. <p style="text-align: justify;">Source: Schrödinger’s water for perfect cup of Coffee, Chemistry World Blog 6/11/2014</p>
  256. <p style="text-align: justify;">The least understood, but likely most important is the water. Yes. If you are spending $17 per 12 oz bag of coffee and not spending the time and effort to perfect your water, you may be missing out on many of the hidden flavors still locked in the beans. Water is a canvas for these flavors. The mineral composition and chemistry of the water is as much a determining factor to <strong><a title="What is a cafe americano starbucks?" href="https://cafeamericain.info/Americano/what-is-a-cafe-americano-starbucks">what you are</a></strong> tasting as the beans themselves.</p>
  257. <p style="text-align: justify;">So, how do you perfect your water? There are as many opinions as there are roasters. The SCAA has released general guidance to improve the “overall” flavor of extracted coffee</p>
  258. <p style="text-align: justify;">Characteristic Target Acceptable Range Odor1 Clean / Fresh, Odor free Color2 Clear color Total Chlorine 0 mg/L TDS3 150 mg/L 75-250 mg/L Calcium Hardness 4 grains or 68 mg/L 1-5 grains or 17 mg/L – 85 mg/L Total Alkalinity 40 mg/L At or near 40 mg/L pH 7.0 6.5 to 7.5 Sodium 10 mg/L At or near 10 mg/L</p>
  259. <ol style="text-align: justify;">
  260. <li><em>Odor is based on sensory olfactory determination</em></li>
  261. <li>Color is based on sensory visual determination</li>
  262. <li>TDS measured based on a 4-4-2 conversion</li>
  263. </ol>
  264. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  265. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: clivecoffee.com</div>
  266. <div>Image by StockSnap from Pixabay</div>
  267. ]]></content:encoded>
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  272. <item>
  273. <title>Does cappuccino have coffee in it</title>
  274. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/does-cappuccino-have-coffee-in-it</link>
  276. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  277. <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
  278. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  279. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=433</guid>
  280.  
  281. <description><![CDATA[First of all, let&#8217;s ignore that it&#8217;s cappuccino; cappuccino is espresso with foamed and steamed milk, and milk doesn&#8217;t have caffeine (if your milk has caffeine, you have some very unusual cows!). So we&#8217;re comparing espresso and coffee. Espresso is made by forcing steam through fine coffee grounds, extracting a great deal of the aromatic&#8230;]]></description>
  282. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">First of all, let&#8217;s ignore that it&#8217;s cappuccino; cappuccino is espresso with foamed and steamed milk, and milk doesn&#8217;t have caffeine (if your milk has caffeine, you have some very unusual cows!). So we&#8217;re comparing espresso and coffee. Espresso is made by forcing steam through fine coffee grounds, extracting a great deal of the aromatic oils, VOCs, and caffeine from the roasted coffee.</p>
  283. <p style="text-align: justify;">When you say &#8220;coffee&#8221;, you probably mean &#8220;drip coffee&#8221;, which is made by &#8211; as the name implies &#8211; allowing hot water to drip through medium-ground coffee. It&#8217;s nowhere near as efficient an extraction as espresso BUT we tend to drink vastly more of the stuff.</p>
  284. <p style="text-align: justify;">Yet, that hits our first major bump. Quantity. A &#8220;cup of coffee&#8221; can run anywhere from 4 oz (a typical, albeit small, coffee cup) to 20 oz (Starbucks venti). Espresso is usually served as 1 oz shots, and a cappuccino may contain one, two, or even three oz. So that&#8217;s the biggest question: how much of it are you drinking? 20 oz of drip coffee will likely have more caffeine in it than 1 oz of espresso; 3 oz of espresso will almost certainly have more caffeine than 4 oz of drip coffee.</p>
  285. <p style="text-align: justify;">Another factor in the amount of caffeine is the bean or blend. Various varietals of coffee bean have more or less caffeine. Premium (i.e., what people like me consider &#8220;good&#8221;) coffee will be Arabica; the contrasts with the Robusta bean. Robusta has considerably more caffeine than Arabica. Exact amounts vary, but the more Robusta bean, the more caffeine compared to Arabica.</p>
  286. <p style="text-align: justify;">Now, you might be inclined to believe that the roast of the bean is important. After all, that really dark Seattle roast tastes stronger, doesn&#8217;t it? It does matter, but not directly. The roasting has a trivial effect on the caffeine content of the bean BUT it affects the size of the bean. During roasting, the coffee bean &#8220;pops&#8221; and gets bigger. The more you roast it, the bigger it gets (simplifying a bit on this). The caffeine content stays the same, the mass stays mostly the same, but the volume increases. What this means is that if you measure your coffee by *volume*, there&#8217;s more caffeine in a lighter roast coffee. If you measure your coffee by *mass*, there&#8217;s more in the darker roast. However, either way you look at it, the difference is pretty trivial.</p>
  287. <p style="text-align: justify;">Now, what should be reasonably clear is that assuming you&#8217;re using the same coffee beans, same roast, and same measuring method, espresso will have more caffeine by volume than drip coffee. It&#8217;s just a more effective extraction method &#8211; more pressure, higher temperature, greater surface area (due to the finer grind). Espresso extracts more.</p>
  288. <p style="text-align: justify;">BUT you asked about cappuccino. Unlike espresso, we tend to consume cappuccino in roughly the same volume as drip coffee: we make up the difference with the aforementioned milk. So it goes back to how much espresso was put in your coffee. In general, a 1 oz shot of espresso has a little less caffeine than a 4 oz cup of coffee, so if your cappuccino has just one shot of espresso it likely has less caffeine by volume; if it has two or more shots, it has more.</p>
  289. <p style="text-align: justify;">I&#8217;m afraid there&#8217;s one other twist, though. Even if your cappuccino has less caffeine than <strong><a title="Dripping coffee" href="https://cafeamericain.info/AmericansCoffee/dripping-coffee">drip coffee</a></strong>, it still probably has more calories than drip coffee. A cappuccino has quite a bit of milk in it, more than you could conceivably be adding as creamer. And it likely has one or more pumps of flavored syrup &#8211; each of which are roughly equivalent to a tablespoon of sugar. So, unless you&#8217;re putting a huge amount of sugar and cream in your coffee, a cappuccino far outpaces drip coffee on calories. Those, in concert with the caffeine, will give you more energy (or make you more jittery, your mileage may vary) than the same amount of drip coffee.</p>
  290. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  291. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: www.quora.com</div>
  292. <div>Image by Eszter Miller from Pixabay</div>
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  298. <item>
  299. <title>Caffe latte coffee</title>
  300. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/caffe-latte-coffee</link>
  302. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  303. <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
  304. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  305. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=430</guid>
  306.  
  307. <description><![CDATA[Caffè latte is a coffee-based drink made primarily from espresso and steamed milk. It consists of one-third espresso, two-thirds heated milk and about 1cm of foam. Depending on the skill of the barista, the foam can be poured in such a way to create a picture. Common pictures that appear in lattes are love hearts&#8230;]]></description>
  308. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Caffè latte</strong> is a coffee-based drink made primarily from espresso and steamed milk. It consists of one-third espresso, two-thirds heated milk and about 1cm of foam. Depending on the skill of the barista, the foam can be poured in such a way to create a picture. Common pictures that appear in lattes are love hearts and ferns. Latte art is an interesting topic in itself.</p>
  309. <p style="text-align: justify;">Latte art</p>
  310. <p style="text-align: justify;">Traditionally the cafe latte is a ratio of two parts coffee and one part steamed milk (also called a Café Au Lait).</p>
  311. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Origins</h3>
  312. <p style="text-align: justify;">In Italy, latte means milk. What in English-speaking countries is now called a latte is shorthand for &#8220;caffelatte&#8221; or &#8220;caffellatte&#8221; (&#8220;caffè e latte&#8221;). The Italian form means &#8220;coffee and milk&#8221;, similar to the French café au lait, the Spanish café con leche and the Portuguese café com leite. Other drinks commonly found in shops serving caffè lattes are cappuccinos and espressos.</p>
  313. <p style="text-align: justify;">Ordering a &#8220;latte&#8221; in Italy will get the customer a glass of hot or cold milk.</p>
  314. <p style="text-align: justify;">According to the Oxford English Dictionary the term caffè latte was first used in English in 1847 (as caffè latto), and in 1867 as caffè latte by William Dean Howells in his essay &#8220;Italian Journeys&#8221;. However, in Kenneth Davids&#8217; Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying it is said that &#8220;At least until recently, ordering a &#8216;latte&#8217; in Italy got you a puzzled look and a hot glass of milk. The American-style caffè latte did not exist in Italian caffès, except perhaps in a few places dominated by American tourists&#8230; Obviously breakfast drinks of this kind have existed in Europe for generations, but the caffè version of this drink is an American invention..</p>
  315. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Preparation</h3>
  316. <p style="text-align: justify;">Outside Italy, a caffè latte is typically prepared in a 240 mL (8oz) glass or cup with one standard shot of espresso (either single, 30 mL, or double, 60 mL) and filled with steamed milk, with a layer of foamed milk approximately 12 mm (½ inch) thick on the top. A caffè latte may also be served consisting of strong or bold coffee (sometimes espresso) mixed with scalded milk in approximately a 1:1 ratio. The drink is similar to a cappuccino, the difference being that a cappuccino consists of espresso and steamed milk with a 2 cm (¾ inch) layer of thick milk foam. An Australian/New Zealand variant similar to the latte is the flat white, which is served in a smaller ceramic cup with the creamy steamed milk poured over a single-shot of espresso, holding back the lighter froth at the top.</p>
  317. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  318. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: coffee.wikia.com</div>
  319. <div>Image by Kranich17 from Pixabay</div>
  320. ]]></content:encoded>
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  325. <item>
  326. <title>American style coffee machine</title>
  327. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/american-style-coffee-machine</link>
  329. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  330. <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
  331. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  332. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=427</guid>
  333.  
  334. <description><![CDATA[The AeroPress coffee maker utilizes a breakthrough in the coffee brewing process to yield the smoothest, richest coffee that you have ever tasted. Features Rapid, total immersion brewing process makes delicious full flavored coffee without bitterness Makes 1 to 3 cups per pressing in about one minute Brews regular American style coffee Brews espresso style&#8230;]]></description>
  335. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">The AeroPress coffee maker utilizes a breakthrough in the coffee brewing process to yield the smoothest, richest coffee that you have ever tasted.</p>
  336. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Features</h3>
  337. <ul style="text-align: justify;">
  338. <li>Rapid, total immersion brewing process makes delicious full flavored coffee without bitterness</li>
  339. <li>Makes 1 to 3 cups per pressing in about one minute</li>
  340. <li>Brews regular American style coffee</li>
  341. <li>Brews espresso style coffee for use in lattes and other espresso based drinks</li>
  342. <li>Microfilter means no grit in your cup (unlike a French press)</li>
  343. <li>Clean up takes just seconds</li>
  344. <li>Available with zippered nylon tote bag &#8211; great for travel</li>
  345. <li>Has always been phthalate free and has been bisphenol-A (BPA) free since 2009</li>
  346. <li>Made in the U.S.A.</li>
  347. </ul>
  348. <p style="text-align: justify;">The AeroPress coffee maker is a new kind of coffee press that brews coffee under ideal conditions: proper temperature, total immersion, and rapid filtering. This results in amazingly delicious coffee with a wide range of beautiful flavors but without bitterness and with very low acidity. Since its introduction the AeroPress has become a much beloved brewer for serious coffee lovers and coffee professionals around the world.</p>
  349. <p style="text-align: justify;">The AeroPress coffee maker is most commonly used in the home kitchen but it is lightweight, compact, and durable, making it ideal for use when camping, backpacking, boating, or just traveling. The AeroPress is available with a zippered nylon tote bag (see photo at left) that makes it easy to travel with the coffee maker and a bag of coffee. Packs of 350 replacement filters (see photo at left) can be purchased from many retailers that carry the AeroPress.</p>
  350. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  351. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: aerobie.com</div>
  352. <div>Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay</div>
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  358. <item>
  359. <title>Cappuccino versus latte</title>
  360. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/cappuccino-versus-latte</link>
  362. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  363. <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
  364. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  365. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=424</guid>
  366.  
  367. <description><![CDATA[Cappuccino versus Latte comparison chart Cappuccino Latte Quantity of milk Contains less steamed or textured milk Contains more steamed or textured milk Serving style Cappuccino is served in a glass on a saucer with a napkin. Latte is served in porcelain cups with better heat retention properties. Originated in Italy America Origin of name The&#8230;]]></description>
  368. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Cappuccino versus Latte comparison chart</p>
  369. <table>
  370. <tbody>
  371. <tr>
  372. <th scope="col">Cappuccino</th>
  373. <th scope="col">Latte</th>
  374. </tr>
  375. <tr>
  376. <th scope="row">Quantity of milk</th>
  377. <td>Contains less steamed or textured milk</td>
  378. <td>Contains more steamed or textured milk</td>
  379. </tr>
  380. <tr>
  381. <th scope="row">Serving style</th>
  382. <td>Cappuccino is served in a glass on a saucer with a napkin.</td>
  383. <td>Latte is served in porcelain cups with better heat retention properties.</td>
  384. </tr>
  385. <tr>
  386. <th scope="row">Originated in</th>
  387. <td>Italy</td>
  388. <td>America</td>
  389. </tr>
  390. <tr>
  391. <th scope="row">Origin of name</th>
  392. <td>The name &#8220;cappuccino&#8221; comes from Capuchin friars’ habits or their tonsured white heads surrounded by ring of brown hair.</td>
  393. <td>In Italian &#8220;latte&#8221; is milk and caffè latte refers to coffee and milk.</td>
  394. </tr>
  395. </tbody>
  396. </table>
  397. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Contents: Cappuccino vs Latte</h3>
  398. <p style="text-align: justify;">Latte art</p>
  399. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Differences in Ingredients and Preparation</h3>
  400. <p style="text-align: justify;">A latte is made up of coffee and hot steamed milk. The coffee can be replaced with another drink base like tea, mate or matcha. In Italy caffè latte is often prepared at home for breakfast. The coffee is brewed on stovetop Moka or caffettiera and poured into a cup containing heated milk. The Italian latte does not contain foamed milk. Outside Italy, caffe latte is made up of 1/3 espresso and 2/3 steamed milk; a 5 mm layer of foamed milk floats on top. Another version of latte is made with strong or bold coffee mixed with scalded milk in the ratio of 1:1. Though this is similar to a Cappuccino, the milk foam layer is of 2 cm in a Cappuccino.</p>
  401. <p style="text-align: justify;">Cappuccinos are prepared with espresso, hot milk, and steamed milk foam. The texture and temperature of milk is of prime importance. Milk is steamed to introduce tiny air bubbles into the milk; this creates what is known as micro foam and gives the milk a smooth texture and sweetness. The hot foamed milk is poured into the espresso which results in a 2 cm thick milk foam layer on top. Cappuccino has variations that make use of more milk, such as the cappuccino chiaro, or white cappuccino, and the cappuccino scuro, or dry cappuccino. Cappuccino Freddo is the cold version of the coffee drink and is usually topped with small amount of cold, frothed milk.</p>
  402. <p style="text-align: justify;">With the advent of single-serve coffeemakers, such as Nespresso and Tassimo, making lattes and cappuccinos at home has become easier in recent years, requiring less careful attention.</p>
  403. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Origin of Latte and Cappuccino</h3>
  404. <p style="text-align: justify;">Terms caffè and latte were first used in 1847 and later in 1867 they appeared in William Dean Howells essay &#8220;Italian Journeys&#8221;. Latte originally means milk in Italian and the caffè version of this drink is an American invention. Caffè latte originated in Caffè Mediterraneum, a café in Berkeley, California and was brewed in its current form by Lino Meiorin for the first time. He added more milk to this otherwise strong cappuccino and called this new drink &#8220;caffè latte&#8221;.</p>
  405. <p style="text-align: justify;">Cappuccino in commercial form was introduced at the beginning of 20th century, when patented espresso machines were introduced by Luigi Bezzera of Milan in 1901. These machines made the cappuccino very popular in cafes and restaurants and the current from developed by the 1950s.</p>
  406. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Latte Art</h3>
  407. <p style="text-align: justify;">More Latte Art</p>
  408. <p style="text-align: justify;">Latte art refers to the style of pouring steamed milk into the espresso and create a pattern or design on surface of resulting latte. This can be achieved by embellishing the top layer of foam. The art is difficult to be created consistently and is dependent on experience of barista and quality of espresso machine. To pour is the challenge of the latte artist.</p>
  409. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">References</h3>
  410. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  411. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: www.diffen.com</div>
  412. <div>Image by 99mimimi from Pixabay</div>
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  418. <item>
  419. <title>Creamy Coffee &#8211; Why You Should Forget About Your Figure for It</title>
  420. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/differentcoffee/creamy-coffee-why-you-should-forget-about-your-figure-for-it</link>
  422. <dc:creator><![CDATA[picture-editor]]></dc:creator>
  423. <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
  424. <category><![CDATA[Different Coffee]]></category>
  425. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cafeamericain.info/?p=691</guid>
  426.  
  427. <description><![CDATA[Cream is a classic addition to coffee drinks. Their texture is thicker and velvety than milk, and there is a wide range of fats and densities to make liquid drinks and almost creamy desserts. In order to give the cream a velvety structure, to make the cream slide attractive and appetizing, you should use whip&#8230;]]></description>
  428. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  429. <p style="text-align: justify;">Cream is a classic addition to coffee drinks. Their texture is thicker and velvety than milk, and there is a wide range of fats and densities to make liquid drinks and almost creamy desserts. In order to give the cream a velvety structure, to make the cream slide attractive and appetizing, you should use <a href="https://grtsupply.com/">whip cream chargers</a>.</p>
  430. <div id="attachment_694" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-694" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-694" src="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/creamy-coffee-on-the-table.jpg" alt="creamy coffee on the table" width="640" height="427" srcset="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/creamy-coffee-on-the-table.jpg 640w, https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/creamy-coffee-on-the-table-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p id="caption-attachment-694" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Nolan Issac on Unsplash</p></div>
  431. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">What is coffee with cream called?</h3>
  432. <p style="text-align: justify;">Coffee with cream does not have one name that is understandable to everyone. More precisely, there are some regional, for specific recipes that are found in different countries:</p>
  433. <ul style="text-align: justify;">
  434. <li>Palazzo is a California recipe. Two servings of chilled espresso are poured with a sweetened cream and milk mixture.</li>
  435. <li>Espresso con Panna &#8211; an analogue of cappuccino, Italian recipe &#8211; espresso with whipped creamy foam sprinkled with cinnamon.</li>
  436. <li>Irish &#8211; coffee with alcohol and a cream cap (Irish whiskey is usually used, although brandy or cognac is acceptable).</li>
  437. </ul>
  438. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">The benefits of coffee with cream</h3>
  439. <p style="text-align: justify;">A clear positive effect from the use of creamy coffee drinks will be received by people with high stomach acidity. If it is impossible to refuse morning coffee &#8211; drink it with a creamy additive from <a href="https://grtsupply.com/shop/">nitrous canisters</a>, fatter, this will protect the digestive system from high coffee acidity.</p>
  440. <div id="attachment_693" style="width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-693" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-693" src="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/coffee-beans-and-coffee-on-the-table.jpg" alt="coffee beans and coffee on the table" width="640" height="427" srcset="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/coffee-beans-and-coffee-on-the-table.jpg 640w, https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/coffee-beans-and-coffee-on-the-table-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /><p id="caption-attachment-693" class="wp-caption-text">Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash</p></div>
  441. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Is it possible for coffee with cream to lose weight and people on a diet?</h3>
  442. <p style="text-align: justify;">This is a rather high-calorie product, but it gives sweetness. If you don&#8217;t like to drink pure americano because of the bitter-sour taste, it&#8217;s better to add a little low-fat cream, but refrain from sugar. Sometimes you can pamper yourself with such a cocktail, one serving in the morning will definitely not affect the calorie balance too much, but do not get carried away.</p>
  443. <p>Image by Unsplash+</p>
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  449. <item>
  450. <title>Cappuccino VS mocha</title>
  451. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/cappuccino-vs-mocha</link>
  453. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  454. <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
  455. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  456. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=421</guid>
  457.  
  458. <description><![CDATA[In today’s world, navigating the menu at your local coffee shop can be a minefield. It seems like every week a new kind of coffee is invented, and if you didn’t get the memo, then the bearded barista at your favorite coffee joint will look at you with scorn if you even dare to ask&#8230;]]></description>
  459. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">In today’s world, navigating the menu at your local coffee shop can be a minefield. It seems like every week a new kind of coffee is invented, and if you didn’t get the memo, then the bearded barista at your favorite coffee joint will look at you with scorn if you even <em>dare</em> to ask what it is.</p>
  460. <p style="text-align: justify;">Well, fear no more! Here are <strong><a title="Whats the difference between cappuccino and latte" href="https://cafeamericain.info/DifferentCoffee/whats-the-difference-between-cappuccino-and-latte">the differences between</a></strong> different kinds of coffee, and the debate settled once and for all.</p>
  461. <h2 style="text-align: justify;">Cappuccino</h2>
  462. <p style="text-align: justify;">Evolving from the Austrian coffee drink “kapuziner”, a modern cappuccino is typically a drink consisting of three primary ingredients – espresso, steamed milk and milk froth. A cappuccino usually follows a 1:1:1 ratio of these ingredients.</p>
  463. <p style="text-align: justify;">First, the espresso shot is added to the cup. Following this, hot steamed milk is poured from the jug, with care taken to withhold the froth at this point. Once the correct amount of milk has been poured into the espresso, milk froth is then scooped on top.</p>
  464. <p style="text-align: justify;">Cappuccinos are regarded as stronger than lattes due to the presence of milk foam over milk itself, with the taste of espresso coming through stronger as it not as diluted with milk, and so it is socially acceptable for a man to drink them in public.</p>
  465. <p style="text-align: justify;">It is typical to find chocolate to sprinkled on top, but not compulsory.</p>
  466. <h2 style="text-align: justify;">Latte</h2>
  467. <p style="text-align: justify;">“Latte” is the French word for milk, which accurately describes the characteristics of this coffee.</p>
  468. <p style="text-align: justify;">Production is simple; steamed milk poured on top of an espresso, with just a small amount milk froth on top. Unlike the 1:1:1 ratio of the cappuccino ingredients, a latte typically follows a 1:4:1ration of espresso, steamed milk and milk froth.</p>
  469. <p style="text-align: justify;">Often drank in the morning in France and Italy as an accompaniment to breakfast, it is not unusual to see croissants dipped into a latte and eaten, presumably because they ran out of Oreos.</p>
  470. <p style="text-align: justify;">It is common to see often “latte art” on the surface of the coffee, achieved via pouring the milk in a specific way.</p>
  471. <p style="text-align: justify;">Due to the overwhelming presence of steamed milk, it is not a strong coffee, and so it has proven to be popular the world around – especially with old ladies who can’t handle a real coffee.</p>
  472. <h2 style="text-align: justify;">Macchiato</h2>
  473. <p style="text-align: justify;">Traditional macchiatos are simply a shot of espresso finished off with a dollop of milk froth. Macchiato is Italian for “stained milk”, implying the milk isstained by the presence of the espresso, which is quite different to the chain-store monstrosities that we see dominating Instagram.</p>
  474. <p style="text-align: justify;">The high espresso to milk ratio means this is a strong drink that is bound to put hairs on your chest if you’re not an avid coffee drinker.</p>
  475. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Mocha</h3>
  476. <p style="text-align: justify;">Quite simply, a mocha is a monster. A Frankenstein, if you will; a hybrid of coffee and chocolate that should never have been given life in the first place, and should be chased out of town by angry townspeoplebaring pitchforks and flaming torches.</p>
  477. <p style="text-align: justify;">Once the espresso is in the glass, hot chocolate powder or syrup is added and mixed, before steamed milk is added.</p>
  478. <p style="text-align: justify;">I grew out of drinking mochas, and so should you.</p>
  479. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Flat White</h3>
  480. <p style="text-align: justify;">The Flat White is the current darling of the coffee world, now adorning menus around the world; the chosen drink of the hipster, yet confusion reigns supreme with regards to what it is.</p>
  481. <p style="text-align: justify;">Some people regard it as a small latte, others as a small cappuccino, whilst most baristas are content just to give you alatte regardless and charge more for the privilege. In fact, they’re all wrong.</p>
  482. <p style="text-align: justify;">They were correct about one thing – size. It is typically smaller than a latte and a cappuccino, yet larger than a macchiato. As well as being small, it also contains “micro foam”, which is a more velvety version of the cappuccino and latte’s froth. The texture of the milk is different, due to a different steaming method, and is folded into a double shot of espresso, making it a strong drink than the cappuccino or latte.</p>
  483. <p style="text-align: justify;">The hipsters are onto something good – it’s a silky, strong coffee, and a contender to the latte’s crown as King of the Coffees.</p>
  484. <div class="bottom_images" style="text-align: justify;"></div>
  485. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  486. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: agreatcoffee.com</div>
  487. <div>Image by congerdesign from Pixabay</div>
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  494. <title>Espresso with cold milk</title>
  495. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/espresso-with-cold-milk</link>
  497. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  498. <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 12:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
  499. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  500. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=418</guid>
  501.  
  502. <description><![CDATA[I drink iced coffee year round. Doesn&#8217;t matter the temperature outside. Even when the thermometer plunged to 5 degrees in York City a few weeks ago, I walked to Cafe Grumpy, my local joint in Chelsea, and ordered an iced redeye (iced coffee with a shot of espresso; I like the espresso less for its&#8230;]]></description>
  503. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">I drink iced coffee year round. Doesn&#8217;t matter the temperature outside. Even when the thermometer plunged to 5 degrees in York City a few weeks ago, I walked to Cafe Grumpy, my local joint in Chelsea, and ordered an iced redeye (iced coffee with a shot of espresso; I like the espresso less for its caffeine kick and more for the nuttiness and depth of flavor it imparts).</p>
  504. <p style="text-align: justify;">In the afternoon, sometimes I&#8217;ll dip down to the <em>Bon Appétit</em> Test kitchen, where we have a beautiful La Marzocco espresso machine. And here&#8217;s where things get a bit complicated.</p>
  505. <p style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever made an iced espresso? Or ordered one at a restaurant? I&#8217;ve done both, often driving waiters crazy when doing the latter.</p>
  506. <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Because there&#8217;s a right way to do it and then there&#8217;s the way that everyone else does it.</strong></p>
  507. <p style="text-align: justify;">The challenge is, if you just pull the shot and pour it over the ice, the ice melts more than you&#8217;d like. And then, because the drink is now cold, if you add sugar, it won&#8217;t dissolve—especially that sugar in raw stuff. I know, first-world problems.</p>
  508. <p style="text-align: justify;">So, courtesy of my obsessiveness and an assist from our Food Director Carla Lalli Music, here&#8217;s how I get a perfectly blended and chilled iced espresso:</p>
  509. <p style="text-align: justify;">•You want hot espresso to dissolve the sugar. So, says Carla, put a spot of sugar in the espresso cup before you pull your shot. As the espresso drips into the cup, the sugar will melt.<br />
  510. •Okay, but now you&#8217;ve got hot espresso and cold ice. That&#8217;s why I like to temper the espresso with cold milk (whole, always whole). You’ve now got warm, not hot, espresso. This is a good thing. Now you can pour it over the ice (small glass, lots of ice) without meltage.<br />
  511. •So: Sugar in espresso cup; pull shot; cold milk; quickly pour it over the ice (the quicker the pour, the less you&#8217;ll spill); stir; enjoy.</p>
  512. <p style="text-align: justify;">Of course, in restaurants, this is, well, more difficult to achieve. I usually order a double espresso with a glass of ice on the side, along with some cold milk. I&#8217;ve even asked for this set up in broken Italian, while in Milan for work. The waiters look at me like I&#8217;m insane. Which, sure, maybe I am. But I get my iced espresso exactly how I like it.</p>
  513. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  514. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: www.bonappetit.com</div>
  515. <div>Image by TeeFarm from Pixabay</div>
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  522. <title>Exploring Affordable Car Rentals in Cluj-Napoca with GCA Rent A Car: The Gateway to Transylvania</title>
  523. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/blog/exploring-affordable-car-rentals-in-cluj-napoca-with-gca-rent-a-car-the-gateway-to-transylvania</link>
  525. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  526. <pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 19:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
  527. <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
  528. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://cafeamericain.info/?p=681</guid>
  529.  
  530. <description><![CDATA[Cluj-Napoca, known as the cultural capital of Transylvania, offers a rich blend of historical charm and vibrant modernity. If you&#8217;re planning a visit to this enchanting Romanian city, GCA Rent A Car provides an excellent inchirieri auto ieftine in Cluj Napoca option for affordable car rentals, granting you the freedom and convenience to explore its&#8230;]]></description>
  531. <content:encoded><![CDATA[
  532. <p>Cluj-Napoca, known as the cultural capital of Transylvania, offers a rich blend of historical charm and vibrant modernity. If you&#8217;re planning a visit to this enchanting Romanian city, GCA Rent A Car provides an excellent <a title="inchirieri auto ieftine in Cluj Napoca" href="https://www.gcarentacar.ro"><strong>inchirieri auto ieftine in Cluj Napoca</strong></a> option for affordable car rentals, granting you the freedom and convenience to explore its hidden gems at your own pace. With a wide range of vehicles available at competitive prices, GCA Rent A Car is a trusted choice for budget-conscious travelers. This article will delve into the benefits of affordable car rentals, popular attractions to visit, and essential tips to make the most of your journey, with a focus on GCA Rent A Car as a reliable and cost-effective option.</p>
  533. <h2>The Advantages of Affordable Car Rentals</h2>
  534. <ul>
  535. <li>Flexibility and convenience of travel</li>
  536. <li>Cost-effectiveness compared to other transportation modes</li>
  537. <li>Easy access to remote and lesser-known attractions</li>
  538. <li>Customizable itineraries and the freedom to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations</li>
  539. <li>Convenient transportation to and from the airport</li>
  540. </ul>
  541. <h2><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-687" src="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-man-from-a-height-looks-at-the-night-city.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" srcset="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-man-from-a-height-looks-at-the-night-city.jpg 640w, https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-man-from-a-height-looks-at-the-night-city-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />Exploring Cluj-Napoca and its Environs</h2>
  542. <ul class="aligncenter">
  543. <li>Discover the historic charm of Cluj-Napoca&#8217;s Old Town, with its picturesque streets, stunning architecture, and vibrant atmosphere.</li>
  544. <li>Visit iconic landmarks like St. Michael&#8217;s Church, Matthias Corvinus Statue, and the Banffy Palace.</li>
  545. <li>Explore cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Art, the Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania, and the Cluj-Napoca Botanical Garden.</li>
  546. <li>Embark on a culinary adventure, sampling local delicacies at traditional restaurants and cafes.</li>
  547. <li>Take a day trip to Turda Salt Mine, one of the most impressive underground wonders in the world.</li>
  548. <li>Visit the nearby Apuseni Nature Park for breathtaking landscapes, hiking trails, and unique natural formations like the Scarisoara Ice Cave.</li>
  549. <li>Discover the fortified churches of Transylvania, including the UNESCO-listed Biertan and Viscri.</li>
  550. <li>Experience the picturesque village of Rimetea and enjoy its traditional Transylvanian charm.</li>
  551. </ul>
  552. <h2>Affordable Car Rentals with GCA Rent A Car in Cluj-Napoca</h2>
  553. <ul>
  554. <li>GCA Rent A Car offers a range of vehicles at competitive prices, catering to various budgets and travel needs.</li>
  555. <li>Research and compare rental rates from GCA Rent A Car to find the best deal for your desired car category.</li>
  556. <li>Book your rental car in advance through GCA Rent A Car&#8217;s user-friendly online platform.</li>
  557. <li>Benefit from promotions, discounts, and special offers available through GCA Rent A Car.</li>
  558. <li>Enjoy transparent pricing with no hidden fees, ensuring a hassle-free rental experience.</li>
  559. <li>GCA Rent A Car provides reliable customer service and support throughout the rental period.</li>
  560. <li>GCA Rent A Car offers flexible rental terms, allowing you to choose the duration that suits your travel plans.</li>
  561. </ul>
  562. <p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-686" src="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GCA-Rent-A-Car.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="388" srcset="https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GCA-Rent-A-Car.jpg 640w, https://cafeamericain.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GCA-Rent-A-Car-300x182.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" />With its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning natural landscapes, Cluj-Napoca is a captivating destination to explore. GCA Rent A Car stands out as an affordable and reliable car rental option, enabling you to fully immerse yourself in all that this Transylvanian gem has to offer. Whether you&#8217;re visiting the city&#8217;s historical landmarks, venturing into the surrounding countryside, or embarking on road trips to nearby attractions, GCA Rent A Car ensures a memorable and enjoyable experience without breaking the bank. Plan ahead, research GCA Rent A Car&#8217;s rental options, and secure the best deal to embark on an unforgettable adventure through Cluj-Napoca and discover the wonders of Transylvania at an affordable price.</p>
  563. <p>Photo by June Andrei George on Unsplash</p>
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  570. <title>Define latte macchiato</title>
  571. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/define-latte-macchiato</link>
  573. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  574. <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 12:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
  575. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  576. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=415</guid>
  577.  
  578. <description><![CDATA[Introduced in the 1500s, coffee has developed its own culture in Italy. Learn how to blend in at any Italian &#8220;bar&#8221; with our five-step guide! The day is defined by coffee rituals: a cappuccino with breakfast, a caffè macchiato – or two – as an afternoon pick-me-up, and espresso after dinner. And like any culture,&#8230;]]></description>
  579. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Introduced in the 1500s, coffee has developed its own culture in Italy. Learn how to blend in at any Italian &#8220;bar&#8221; with our five-step guide!</p>
  580. <p style="text-align: justify;">The day is defined by coffee rituals: a cappuccino with breakfast, a caffè macchiato – or two – as an afternoon pick-me-up, and espresso after dinner. And like any culture, that of Italian coffee comes with seemingly mysterious laws. Order a latte, and you’ll receive a glass of milk (which is exactly what you ordered). Ask for a to-go cup or order a cappuccino after 11 a.m., and risk an instant tourist label.</p>
  581. <p style="text-align: justify;">1. BUONGIORNO! The morning begins with a breakfast comprising a pastry paired with a delicious, milky coffee:</p>
  582. <p style="text-align: justify;">Cappuccino: equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foamed milk<br />
  583. Caffè latte: espresso with more steamed milk and less foam<br />
  584. Latte macchiato: steamed milk “marked” with a splash of espresso</p>
  585. <p style="text-align: justify;">To blend: Don’t order these drinks after 11 a.m. Italians only enjoy milky coffee in the morning – never in the afternoon, and especially not after a meal!</p>
  586. <p style="text-align: justify;">2. PRENDIAMO UN CAFFÈ! “Let’s get a coffee!” Appropriate anytime, a caffè (or caffè normale) is simply an espresso, a small but strong shot of black coffee. Italians often sip a caffè as an afternoon pick-me-up or after a meal.</p>
  587. <p style="text-align: justify;">To blend: While you can order a caffè doppio for a double shot of espresso, this is not typical in Italy. If you need that extra jolt of caffeine, just visit your favorite barista multiple times a day – you won’t be the only one.</p>
  588. <p style="text-align: justify;">3. MIX IT UP. Over the centuries, Italians have created a variety of alterations to the powerful punch of espresso. Branch out by ordering these at Eataly’s Lavazza.</p>
  589. <p style="text-align: justify;">Caffè macchiato: For the softer side of coffee, enjoy this espresso “marked” with a splash of frothy milk. Unlike the breakfast drinks, this lightly milky caffè can be enjoyed as frequently as caffè normale.<br />
  590. Caffè corretto: Literally translated to “corrected coffee, ” this drink features espresso with a splash of alcohol, such as grappa or sambuca.<br />
  591. Caffè americano: After trying drip coffee in the United States, Italians decided to offer tourists a taste of home. Their interpretation: espresso diluted with plenty of hot water.<br />
  592. Caffè lungo: This “long coffee” comprises espresso with a splash of hot water but is stronger than the americano.</p>
  593. <p style="text-align: justify;">To blend: Since the coffee experience is designed to be enjoyed socially and in small doses, to-go cups are nonexistent in Italy.</p>
  594. <p style="text-align: justify;">4. THINK REGIONALLY. Each of Italy’s 20 regions boasts its own unique coffee culture. Espresso may be ubiquitous, but there are many regional twists to the caffè. In the northern Le Marche, enjoy a caffè anisette for an anise-flavored espresso; in southern Sicily, try caffè d’un parrinu, an Arabic-inspired coffee flavored with cloves, cinnamon, and cocoa.</p>
  595. <p style="text-align: justify;">To blend: Before ordering, research the region for local ingredients – or subtly listen to your fellow coffee drinkers at the cafe!</p>
  596. <p style="text-align: justify;">5. AL BANCO. In Italy, coffee is typically enjoyed al banco, or at the bar, with friends. When you visit Caffè Vergnano at Eataly, you will likely find our Italian colleagues standing al banco, chatting with a caffè in hand.</p>
  597. <p style="text-align: justify;">To blend: In Italy, it is common to order and drink your coffee first, then pay at the register. Practice this method at Caffè Vergnano, which follows the same tradition.</p>
  598. <p style="text-align: justify;">
  599. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: www.eataly.com</div>
  600. <div>Image by StockSnap from Pixabay</div>
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  606. <item>
  607. <title>American style coffee</title>
  608. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/american-style-coffee</link>
  610. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  611. <pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
  612. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
  613. <guid isPermaLink="false">http://new.cafeamericain.info/?p=412</guid>
  614.  
  615. <description><![CDATA[Caffè is an essential part of Italian life. A shot of this intense brew is a daily ritual: in the morning with a cappuccino at the bar (Italian word for coffee shop), amaro or macchiato mid-morning, after lunch, mid-afternoon, and after a big dinner. Additional shots in between are optional. The differences between coffee and&#8230;]]></description>
  616. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">Caffè is an essential part of Italian life. A shot of this intense brew is a daily ritual: in the morning with a cappuccino at the bar (Italian word for coffee shop), amaro or macchiato mid-morning, after lunch, mid-afternoon, and after a big dinner. Additional shots in between are optional.</p>
  617. <p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong><a title="difference between coffee and mocha" href="https://cafeamericain.info/DifferentCoffee/difference-between-coffee-and-mocha">differences between coffee</a></strong> and espresso are obvious—right? …Or are they? I kept telling people that a shot of espresso has less caffeine in it per ounce because the water is pushed through the grounds much quicker, but it turns out I was wrong.</p>
  618. <p style="text-align: justify;">I decided to look into the details, and discovered a couple of other fun coffee facts. For your caffè education, let’s take a look.</p>
  619. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Coffee ≠ Espresso ≠ Caffè</h3>
  620. <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>1)</strong> First, “caffè” in Italy means both an espresso at the bar and one made by the stovetop moka at home, but they are different.</p>
  621. <p style="text-align: justify;">2) Second, caffè and espresso do have more caffeine than American coffee—but by ounce, and not by serving (unless you drink eight shots of espresso at once, or conversely, just one shot of coffee…and no one does either of those things. I hope).</p>
  622. <p style="text-align: justify;">3) But, third, I was right about one thing: coffee, caffè, and espresso are all good for you.</p>
  623. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Espresso &amp; Caffè</h3>
  624. <p style="text-align: justify;">Let’s get a few things straight. It’s ess-press-oh, not ex-presso-oh. And “espresso” it’s not a roasting method, though you can find “espresso beans” sold everywhere. It’s a method of preparation: hot water is pushed through finely ground beans at 9 bars of atmospheric pressure (which means 9 times the amount of Earth’s regular atmospheric pressure) in a matter of seconds to produce about an ounce of strong, dark coffee with a crema.</p>
  625. <p style="text-align: justify;">“Another unique feature of espresso is the crema, the remarkably stable, creamy foam that develops from the brew and covers its surface. It’s the product of carbon dioxide gas still trapped in the ground coffee, and the mixture of dissolved and suspended carbohydrates, proteins, phenolic materials, and large pigment aggregates, all of which bond in one way or another to each other and hold the bubble walls together.” Harold McGee, On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen.</p>
  626. <p style="text-align: justify;">A moka is a stovetop home “espresso” machine. It, too, pushes water through finely ground coffee beans, but it operates at 1.5 bars and a higher temperature (230° F), so technically it’s not an espresso, but caffè.</p>
  627. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Coffee</h3>
  628. <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>American-style drip coffee</strong> is a type of brewed coffee. Hot water drips through coarser grounds to extract flavor and caffeine, making a much milder drink that takes minutes instead of seconds to create. As someone told me, it’s “caffè-flavored tea, ” neither one nor the other, and so not fit to drink (obviously, an Italian told me this). I came back from Italy once and was a snob about coffee and didn’t drink it, but since then I’ve learned to appreciate its in-between status. It’s perfect if you want something stronger than tea and to wrap your hands around a big, warm mug.</p>
  629. <p style="text-align: justify;">If you order a “caffè americano” in an Italian bar, be warned that they make an espresso and then add hot water to it. It’s not the same thing as drip coffee.</p>
  630. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Caffeine</h3>
  631. <p style="text-align: justify;">Coffee, caffè, and espresso all have their merits.</p>
  632. <p style="text-align: justify;">You might be inclined to think that an espresso has a lot more caffeine than coffee because its bitterness and intense flavor make you wake up! Caffeine is bitter, so this makes sense. And, in fact, ounce per ounce, espresso and caffè have more caffeine than coffee.</p>
  633. <p style="text-align: justify;">Caffeine is extracted through high temperatures, the amount of surface area of the grounds, and for how long the grounds are exposed to hot water. Espresso wins two points: the water is hotter and the grounds are finer. Coffee wins a point for its method of preparation, because water drips through the grounds in a matter of minutes, not seconds.</p>
  634. <p style="text-align: justify;">But all in all, espresso has about 40 milligrams of caffeine per ounce, which is about one serving. Coffee has about 16 mg of caffeine per ounce, or, in an 8-oz cup (and let’s be honest, that is being modest because you probably get the 12-oz cup) 133 mg per serving.</p>
  635. <p style="text-align: justify;">Oh, and this image that I once saw in a National Geographic article has stuck with me forever. It’s extracted caffeine (warning: only look if you are trying to lessen your caffeine intake, because this is what you’re consuming), removed from the beans to make decaf. Gross.</p>
  636. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Is it good for you?</h3>
  637. <p style="text-align: justify;">With that appetizing picture fresh in our minds, is caffeine good for us? I turned to Harold and asked him.</p>
  638. <p style="text-align: justify;">“Coffee is now recognized as the major source of antioxidant compounds in the American diet (medium roasts have the highest antioxidant activity).” – Harold McGee, On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen</p>
  639. <p style="text-align: justify;">It’s a little more complicated than that, though, because numerous studies have findings that prove it might not be that great for you. I tend to side with the findings that say it is. And, of course, <strong>it depends on how it makes you feel.</strong> Can you drink five caffè in a day without feeling bad or going through withdrawal the next day if you don’t have any at all? If so, then caffeine is right for you! If just sniffing it gives you the jitters, then your body probably can’t handle it. In that case, if you still need a kick in the morning, you’d be better off with a single serving of espresso instead of a mug of coffee, or even tea (which is much lower in caffeine, yet still has the benefits of antioxidants).</p>
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  641. </p><div style="text-align: justify;">Source: uponatimeitaly.wordpress.com</div>
  642. <div>Image by melancholiaphotography from Pixabay</div>
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  657. <p style="text-align: left;"><em>Alexander Thompson/ </em><em>October 28, 2023</em></p>
  658. <p><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;As a fellow coffee aficionado, I greatly value the diversity in coffee types each with its unique taste and aroma. In fact, my love for coffee has led me to remodel my basement into my own personal coffee bar. Here, I can explore different brewing methods to unlock the full flavor potential of each bean type. Having this dedicated space has exponentially increased my appreciation for this cherished beverage.\r\n\r\n- Alexander Thompson&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:1313727,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:14277081},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0}},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:3,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0},&quot;21&quot;:0,&quot;23&quot;:2}">As a fellow coffee aficionado, I greatly value the diversity in coffee types each with its unique taste and aroma. In fact, my love for coffee has led me to <a href="https://www.utbasementfinishing.com/">remodel my basement</a> into my own personal coffee bar. Here, I can explore different brewing methods to unlock the full flavor potential of each bean type. Having this dedicated space has exponentially increased my appreciation for this cherished beverage. </span></p>
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  668. <title>Caffe latte definition</title>
  669. <link>https://cafeamericain.info/americanscoffee/caffe-latte-definition</link>
  671. <dc:creator><![CDATA[cafeamericain]]></dc:creator>
  672. <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
  673. <category><![CDATA[Americans Coffee]]></category>
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  676. <description><![CDATA[20 Wolverhampton A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, caffe latte is Italian for coffee and milk.This is typically caffe latte, bread, butter, marmalade and sometimes a doughnut or biscuits.8am: Breakfast with the same people who he describes a typically caffe latte marmalade and som or biscuits.It notes that drink is known as&#8230;]]></description>
  677. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">20 Wolverhampton A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, caffe latte is Italian for coffee and milk.This is typically caffe latte, bread, butter, marmalade and sometimes a doughnut or biscuits.8am: Breakfast with the same people who he describes a typically caffe latte marmalade and som or biscuits.It notes that drink is known as cafe au lait by the French and caffe latte in Italy but that in Spain and Latin America and, most significantly, in the Cuban bastions of Miami it is cafe con leche or sometimes cafebar.Ask for caffe latte rather than just latte or you&#8217;ll end up with a glass of milk.Trattoria Amici and Il Caffe Latte opened in Harlem recently.The Kinder Bueno Shake came for SR18, Caffe Latte (Tall) for SR13 and the Chocolate Cake for SR15.The rapid growth in Shanghai includes a landscape of construction, an occasional Starbucks and many independent cafes all offering the ubiquitous variation of the caffe latte.The term latte comes from the Italian caffe latte or &#8220;coffee and milk&#8221; but today&#8217;s version, one third espresso and two thirds steamed milk is much milder than the original blend.Defending 125cc champion Thomas Luthi put a disappointing start to the season behind him with a race win on the Caffe Latte Honda.So shades like Ice Blue with Chestnut and Sand on Chestnut have been introduced to complement fresh exterior colours like Caffe Latte, Cool Blue, Emotion Red and Soft Green.And when he&#8217;s not around, I do what any self-respecting parent would do ( I sneak down to the bakery and buy a cream cake to eat with my mid-morning caffe latte.<br />
  678. Source: www.thefreedictionary.com</p>
  679. <p>Image by Pexels from Pixabay</p>
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  686. <title>Cappuccino cafe latte</title>
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  690. <pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  694. <description><![CDATA[One of the most common questions I get asked as a barista is, “what’s the difference between a cappuccino and latte — cappuccino vs latte.“ In practise they’re two very similar drinks, but there are a few key differences that set them apart. Today I’ll be providing a barista’s explanation on how they’re made. Cappuccino&#8230;]]></description>
  695. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the most common questions I get asked as a barista is, “<em>what’s the difference between a cappuccino and latte</em> — <em>cappuccino vs latte.</em>“</p>
  696. <p style="text-align: justify;">In practise they’re two very similar drinks, but there are a few key differences that set them apart. Today I’ll be providing a barista’s explanation on how they’re made.</p>
  697. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Cappuccino vs Latte</h3>
  698. <p style="text-align: justify;">As seen by the diagram above the main difference between a cappuccino vs latte (aka “cafe latte”) is the proportions of espresso, milk and milk foam in the beverage.</p>
  699. <p style="text-align: justify;">Traditionally a cappuccino has more foam and less milk compared to the latte. Also a cappuccino has chocolate powder dashed on top whereas the latte does not (some cafes choose not to dash on chocolate powder but more on this later).</p>
  700. <p style="text-align: justify;">In respect to their taste the two drinks are practically identical. A cappuccino tastes slightly sweeter due to the chocolate powder on top, but it’s the texture that you’ll notice on consumption. As a cappuccino has more foam it tastes thicker and can be enjoyed by spooning out the foam. Whereas the the latte has less foam and goes down much smoother and faster.</p>
  701. <p style="text-align: justify;">Below you’ll find instructions on how to make a cappuccino vs latte. You’ll see from the photos the two coffees look very similar. But it’s what’s below the surface that counts.</p>
  702. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">How is a Cappuccino Made?</h3>
  703. <p style="text-align: justify;">A cappuccino is made as follows:</p>
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  705. <li>Extract one shot of espresso into a cup</li>
  706. <li>Pour steamed milk into the cup</li>
  707. <li>Pour 2-3 cm of milk foam into the cup</li>
  708. <li>Dash chocolate powder on top</li>
  709. </ol>
  710. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">How is a Latte Made?</h3>
  711. <p style="text-align: justify;">A latte is made as follows:</p>
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  713. <li>Pour steamed milk to the cup</li>
  714. <li>Pour 1cm or a “finger width” of milk foam into the cup</li>
  715. <li>Latte art is optional</li>
  716. </ol>
  717. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">What are Lattes and Cappuccinos Served In?</h3>
  718. <p style="text-align: justify;">One thing to note is that countries around the world serve their <strong><a title="Cappuccino or latte difference" href="https://cafeamericain.info/DifferentCoffee/cappuccino-or-latte-difference">cappuccinos and lattes differently</a></strong>. For example in the images above both the latte and the cappuccino were served in a ceramic cup. This is the typical serving method in the United States.</p>
  719. <p style="text-align: justify;">However in Australia and New Zealand, a latte would normally be served in a tumbler glass. The drink is exactly the same, just the vessel is different due to local trends.</p>
  720. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Does a Cappuccino Have Chocolate Powder On Top?</h3>
  721. <p style="text-align: justify;">To dash chocolate powder or not to dash chocolate powder? That is the question. Well, it’s the question that causes the most debate surrounding how cappuccinos are made.</p>
  722. <p style="text-align: justify;">If you were to order a cappuccino in Italy you would not get chocolate on top. Whereas if you ordered a cappuccino in Australia, UK or New Zealand, you would get a good dash of chocolate powder. The United States varies from cafe to cafe on whether chocolate powder is used.</p>
  723. <p style="text-align: justify;">But why is there such a difference in opinion?</p>
  724. <p style="text-align: justify;">Well there’s two reasons.</p>
  725. <p style="text-align: justify;">The first is that there’s no universal standard or “rule book” on how a cappuccino should be made.</p>
  726. <p style="text-align: justify;">The second has to do with local trends once again. AKA making what consumers expect to find. Being from Australia I’ve always made my cappuccinos with chocolate on top. This is how every cafe does it down here in order to give greater differentiation between a latte and cappuccino. Whereas the consumers near you may have different expectations.</p>
  727. <p style="text-align: justify;">So should you or should you not dash chocolate powder?</p>
  728. <p style="text-align: justify;">The answer quite unsatisfactorily is “<em>it depends on your local trends</em>“. But I recommend making a cappuccino both with and without chocolate powder so you can compare the difference.</p>
  729. <h3 style="text-align: justify;">What Should You Order? Cappuccino vs Latte</h3>
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  731. <div style="text-align: justify;">Source: www.latteartguide.com</div>
  732. <div>Image by Engin Akyurt from Pixabay</div>
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