Coffee Latte Became Popular in
Seattle
In Italy the drink we refer to as
coffee latte is referred to as caffee e latte,
which means coffee and milk. Coffee latte became popular in
Seattle in the 1980’s as the Seattle-based company Starbucks
started to introduce the product, its popularity then began to
spread across the United States as the company began to
grow.
Coffee latte is prepared using one-third
espresso and two-thirds steamed milk. Latte is easily
recognized by its distinctive latte froth. Latte contains
more milk than Cappucino; therefore it has a milkier, milder
taste. Today there are many variations of the original coffee
latte; flavored syrups like Mocha and Raspberry are combined
with the latte to produce unique blends. They are served either
Hot or Iced. Seattle’s Best is renowned for its blended ice
latte, Creamice. Some coffee shops also, have latte blends that
are combined with Asian teas.
With today’s technology you can easily make
your favorite coffee latte at home. There are espresso machines
available online or at your local department stores everywhere.
Brand names like Saeco Crema, Bosch, Krups, and Rowenta offer
different model types and price ranges. Delonghi offers a
frothing pitcher as a home accessory.
Coffee latte contains a shot of espresso
equaling between 1 and 1 1/2 oz., plus 10 oz. of steamed milk.
then another 2 oz. of steamed milk in a separate glass until
the milk foams.
Pour hot milk in a 12-oz. glass until 3/4 full, and then pour a
small amount of foam on the top, next pour espresso into the
top and middle of foam. Add a little more foam on top and
sprinkle with ground chocolate, cinnamon or nutmeg. For
variation you can find stores and coffee bars that sell small
bottles of flavored syrups, so you can make your own flavored
latte. Just add a few teaspoons of syrup to the steamed milk in
the glass; you can adjust the taste to fit your needs.
Coffee latte may have become popular in
Seattle, but as with anything American when the consumer
desires it we create it, coffee shops and cafes across the
country have developed flavors and blends that they call their
own and the consumers love it.
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