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Espresso macchiato is a balanced drink that combines espresso with an equal amount of milk. The term "macchiato" means "stained" in Italian and this name is frequently used to describe small drinks with a little milk cream or even foam. Espresso macchiato has the highest coffee to milk ratio among all milk-based drinks, and Italians consume this version to replace the sugar traditionally put in espresso. The milk has the property of sweetening the espresso, not covering it as

Manual espresso makers with integrated grinders have become a very practical way to combine control over extraction with the accessibility of a single device. Thus, manual espresso makers become more compact, easier to use and more suitable for home use. Why choose a manual espresso maker with integrated grinder? Manual espresso makers are devices where preparing a good coffee can be challenging. Operating them requires some practice initially in order to set all parameters c

Americano is a commonly consumed drink in cafes, often found on menus under the name "long black." It originated as a need to dilute the strong taste of espresso with hot water, but also to quickly imitate the taste of a brew, a method that takes longer to prepare.  The Americano originated during World War II when American soldiers brought to Europe their habit of drinking filter coffee, but in order to quickly obtain it, they started to dilute espresso with hot water. Hence

The Italian espresso term is used in many contexts for two different drinks. Some refer to it as ristretto, others refer to it as short espresso to describe an Italian espresso.   Although both drinks can be extracted in the same way, using a single recipe, the difference is given by the extraction time and the final amount of coffee in the cup. This preparation method, Italian espresso, appeared in Italy in 1901, so when we refer to any espresso variant, it is a drink origin