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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