An Americano is a shot or two of espresso that has been poured into a glass filled with hot water.  This is an easy drink to make at home and is a nice alternative to regular drip coffee.  If you enjo [..]

Cappuccino is a popular coffee house drink that you can also make at home as long as you have an espresso machine and the proper beans.  A cappuccino consists of espresso topped with equal parts foame [..]

Café Americano is a American drip coffee with an Italian twist. Made from equal portions of espresso and boiling water, rather than hot water filtering through ground coffee beans, a café Americano ha [..]

The café au lait is made with equal parts of brewed coffee and steamed milk. It is a traditional French drink. A penny saving tip when at the coffee shop, is to replace the typically pricier cappuccin [..]

A café breve is a milk-based espresso where a half-and-half mixture of milk and cream is used. The half-and-half mixture increases the amount of foam in this drink, making it fluffier than a typical l [..]

Caffe corretto is an alcoholic coffee drink. It is prepared by mixing espresso with a shot of brandy, cognac, or liqueur. This drink has its origins in Italy, and there, grappa or sambuca, are often c [..]

A café crème consists of 1.5 ounces of espresso, combined with one ounce of heavy cream. It is a truly delicious and decadent, traditional French coffee drink, and is most often served in a large cup [..]

A café doppio is a double-shot of espresso, with one shot of hot water. This is a strong coffee drink that can give you a real "pick me up", so if you like strong coffee you may want to try [..]

The café frappuccino is a cold, slushed coffee drink, made from iced coffee, milk, flavourings and ice. Creating a café frappuccino at home is something to try: blend together iced coffee, milk, sugar [..]

A café freddo consists of chilled espresso served in a glass, and is a delicious choice on a hot summer day. If you like a strong coffee flavour, you are likely to enjoy a café freddo. It also tastes [..]