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. Latte originally means milk in Italian and the caffè version of this drink is an American invention. Terms caffè and latte were first used in 1847 and later in 1867 they appeared in William Dean Howells essay "Italian Journeys". 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. Cappuccino Freddo is the cold version of the coffee drink and is usually topped with small amount of cold, frothed milk. Cappuccino has variations that make use of more milk, such as the cappuccino chiaro, or white cappuccino, and the cappuccino scuro, or dry cappuccino. The hot foamed milk is poured into the espresso which results in a 2 cm thick milk foam layer on top. 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 texture and temperature of milk is of prime importance. Though this is similar to a Cappuccino, the milk foam layer is of 2 cm in a Cappuccino.Ĭappuccinos are prepared with espresso, hot milk, and steamed milk foam. Another version of latte is made with strong or bold coffee mixed with scalded milk in the ratio of 1:1. 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. The Italian latte does not contain foamed milk. The coffee is brewed on stovetop Moka or caffettiera and poured into a cup containing heated milk. In Italy caffè latte is often prepared at home for breakfast. The coffee can be replaced with another drink base like tea, mate or matcha. A latte is made up of coffee and hot steamed milk.
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