Creating gourmet espresso-based beverages at home is extremely simple once you learn the basic recipes.
Follow the drink preparation notes below and use them as a guide to creating your own specialty drinks.

Drink Name Preparation
1-1.5 ounce shot of coffee brewed at high pressure in 20-25 seconds.

Espresso

Espresso the basis for many gourmet coffee specialty drinks.
0.5-0.7 ounce shot of coffee brewed at high pressure in less than 20 seconds. The
Ristretto has a very intense flavor that is bolder with more body than a traditional espresso.
2-4 ounce shot of coffee brewed at high pressure for 45-60 seconds.

Lungo

The lungo has more of a bitter taste than espresso as more water is extracting the coffee’s flavor.

Macchiato

A shot of espresso topped with a spoonful of frothed milk served in a demitasse cup.
Espresso con Panna A shot of espresso topped with whipped cream in a demitasse cup.
Espresso Affogato A scoop of gelato or ice cream “drowned” in a shot of espresso.

Cappuccino

A shot of espresso topped with 1/3 steamed milk and 1/3 frothed milk in a large cup.

Latte

A shot of espresso topped with 2/3 steamed milk and a few spoonfuls of frothed milk in a large cup. (less frothed milk than a cappuccino)

Latte Macchiato

Fill a cup with steamed milk and top with a few spoonfuls of frothed milk.  Pour a shot of espresso on top of the foam to “mark” the latte.
Fill a cup with steamed milk and caramel syrup then top with a few spoonfuls of frothed
Caramel Macchiato milk.  Pour a shot of espresso on top of the foam to “mark” the latte. Add caramel sauce to the top if desired.
A shot of espresso mixed with chocolate syrup topped with steamed milk.

Mocha

Add whipped cream and cocoa powder to the top if desired.
A shot of espresso mixed with hazelnut syrup topped with steamed milk and a few spoonfuls of frothed milk.

Hazelnut Latte

A shot of espresso mixed with vanilla syrup topped with steamed milk and a few spoonfuls of frothed milk.

Vanilla Latte

Americano  A shot of espresso topped with 6-8 ounces of hot water.

To make an iced version of the above recipes, simply use cold milk in the place of steamed or frothed milk.

Never pour hot milk over ice as bacteria can form.

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Espresso in moderation is known as to benefit our health and wellness, so like most Texans believe if just a little is good, more must be better. Here I explore what goes on in large levels of coffee consumption for heavy coffee drinkers?

Continuing research into coffee confirms its benefits.

Coffee has become the commonly consumed drinks on earth.
Due to its popularity, they have attracted significant amounts of research over time.

In the end, something that permeates society so thoroughly must be studied because of its benefits and drawbacks.
Scientists have finally stacked up a good amount of proof proving that espresso, when consumed in moderation, can drive back certain diseases and could even extend life expectancy.

Studies have finally shown that average coffee intake might drive back coronary disease, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease, to mention but three. This is the coffee Forbes called Best in America!

Gaps inside our knowledge

However the findings to date leave some unanswered questions. For example, “moderate intake”  which often means 3 to 5 cups each day  with respect to the study, appears to be of great benefit, but many people drink six or even more cups every day.

So, do they still enjoy coffee's protective forces?

Also, certain folks have genetic variations that alter how they metabolize, or breakdown, caffeine. How are they affected? Similarly, will the kind of espresso  ground, instant, or decaffeinated make a difference to health outcomes?

Could coffee stop clogged arteries?

A new study concludes that consuming more than three cups of coffee every day lowers the risk of atherosclerosis.
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Other studies have attempted to answer the questions above, but, because fewer people fall into these categories, it has been difficult to make strong conclusions from the available data.

Reopening the coffee question

The scientists found that, as predicted, coffee drinkers had a lower risk of death over the course of the follow-up. They also found that this reduction in risk extended to people who drank eight or more cups each day.

It also affected people who metabolize caffeine slower or faster than normal, and it worked across all coffee types (although the benefits were slightly less pronounced for instant coffee).

The fact that individuals who process caffeine differently and those who drink decaffeinated coffee also saw benefits hints that caffeine is not the main player in this beneficial relationship. Coffee consists of hundreds of different chemicals, making this a difficult code to crack.

One group of chemicals that scientists have been interested in is polyphenols, which are found in reduced levels in instant coffee. Much more work will be needed to understand how they fit into the bigger picture, though.

The new study is based on observational data, but because of the large number of participants used, the authors conclude:
The results show evidence that coffee drinking can be part of a healthy diet and may provide reassurance to those who drink coffee and enjoy the experience with many flavors and tastes.

Final Thoughts

With its unwavering popularity, research into coffee is guaranteed to continue and remain controversial. These finding strongly establish that coffee has a many health benefits that much outweigh the negatives floating around the coffee community.

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