cappucino and espresso Flashcards

1
Q

what’s the physical difference between milk that is frothed vs steamed?

A

steamed milk is smooth and silky
frothed milk is thick and bubbly

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what is steamed milk?

A

milk heated with hot steam, injecting small amt of surrounding air

creates smooth texture called “microfoam”

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3
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what types of drinks do you use steamed milk?

A

lattes and flat whites

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4
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what is frothed milk?

A

milk that is heated, then injecting or spun with a large amount of air

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5
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what types of drinks do you use frothed milk?

A

traditional cappuccinos

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6
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Are bread and butter plates and logged napkins used for cappuccino and espresso services?

A

no

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7
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How should a cappuccino or espresso be presented?

A

mug on saucer, espresso spoon next to the mug on saucer

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8
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differences in milk to espresso ingredients capp and esspresso?

A

cappuccino has even distribution of espresso, steamed milk, and foam/froth milk
latte has more steamed milk, light layer foam/froth

cappuccino is distinctly layered
latte the espresso and steamed is mixed

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