As you read the names of the different coffee beverages in bold, test yourself to see if you know what it's components are. Have fun and let me know how you did! :)
NZ Coffee Guide:
Zest Food Tours explain New Zealand coffee terms
- espresso / short black - basis for all coffee styles, espresso is full-flavoured, fragrant, with a velvety body and lingering after-taste; single serving in a demi-tasse (small cup)
- macchiato - a single or double espresso shot, just stained with frothed milk
- long black - single serving of espresso, with the same amount of hot water added; served in large cup filled to just under the top, or sometimes with the water provided separately
- flat white - one third espresso, two thirds steamed milk with a touch of swirled froth
- cappuccino - regular espresso with equal parts steamed milk and foam, sprinkled with chocolate or cinnamon
- caffe latte - regular espresso, topped with hot milk and little or no froth
- mochaccino - one third each of espresso, steamed milk, cocoa
- ristretto - (‘restricted’) is 15-20ml of espresso, the essence of coffee
- piccolo latte - miniature latte made with ristretto and 70ml of steamed milk; delicate flavoursome drink
- affogato - espresso served over ice-cream
- espresso Romano - espresso served with a twist of lemon
- latte macchiato - steamed milk with espresso on the side
- espresso con panna - espresso topped with a dash of whipped cream
- cortado - Spanish version of the piccolo served in a 60ml demitasse cup
- fluffy - for kids, a demi-tasse filled with foamed milk, sprinkled with chocolate and served with marshmallow on the side and a small chocolate fish.
*Thanks to www.newzealand.com for the great info!
