Coffee Styles

Coffee Styles for Baristas

Espresso – commonly called a short black, the espresso is the base of most coffees. A 25ml – 30ml single shot of coffee is extracted for approximately 25 seconds.

Ristretto – a ristretto is the first 15ml extraction of an espresso, being the most intense and sweetest flavour of the coffee. A ristretto is used as the base for weak milk based coffees. A double ristretto comprises of two 15ml shots to make a 30ml coffee.

Macchiato – an espresso served with a dash of steamed milk in a 90ml glass.

Long Black – fill a 180-220ml cup with 2/3rds hot water and finish with a double ristretto.

Flat White – an espresso shot topped with steamed milk and approximately ½-1cm of foam served in a 180-220ml cup

Cappuccino – an epresso shot topped with steamed milk and approximately 2cm of foam dusted with cocoa. Served in a 180-220ml cup.

Café Latte – an espresso shot topped with steamed milk and approximately 1-2cm of foam served in a 180-220ml glass.

Piccolo Latte - a ristretto topped with steamed milk and 1cm of foam. Served in a 90ml glass

Mocha – an espresso shot with one teaspoon of cocoa powder topped with steamed milk and approximately 1-2cm of foam.

Affogato - 2 scoops of ice cream topped with a hot shot of espresso. Served in a 220ml glass.