Hi Elizabeth. I'm a huge coffee fan. I enjoyed your story on the espressino. I applaud Italy for its flexibility, yet keeping a classic hold on what seems to me its national drink.
You don't know how many times in the last 20 years I had to explain to a Starbucks barista in the US that the tall cappuccino (smallest cup on the menu) is actually something resembling a one pound latte. Hell, the recipe/ratios are online. Yet they pour the milk to the rim of the cup, regardless of how many shots of espresso. Flavor? Consistency? Respect for the drink? Out the window!
This is great - will be ordering a Marocchino asap!
Hi Elizabeth. I'm a huge coffee fan. I enjoyed your story on the espressino. I applaud Italy for its flexibility, yet keeping a classic hold on what seems to me its national drink.
You don't know how many times in the last 20 years I had to explain to a Starbucks barista in the US that the tall cappuccino (smallest cup on the menu) is actually something resembling a one pound latte. Hell, the recipe/ratios are online. Yet they pour the milk to the rim of the cup, regardless of how many shots of espresso. Flavor? Consistency? Respect for the drink? Out the window!
Marone!...
....I'm okay now. I need more coffee...