Use and Care Manual

Instruction Booklet ESP-2016
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Making Fancy Coffee (Recipes)
Espresso has a rich, intense flavor,
more powerful than regular coffee,
slightly bitter, but with a naturally
sweet finish. When made properly,
it is thick and creamy, with a layer
of foam – called “crema” – sitting on
top of the liquid espresso. Espresso
retains its flavor when mixing it with
milk or other foods, leading to a
wonderful array of “fancy coffees.”
Fancy coffees are made by adding
different combinations of milk, milk
froth, cream, and/or other
ingredients to an espresso base. To
get the best taste, the proportions
must be right. Use the illustration
below, along with the following
recipes, to create the most popular
fancy coffees.
NOTE: Some proportions are
expressed in ratios. Each number
means a part or portion. For
example: 6:1 indicates 6 parts milk
to 1 part espresso, while 1:1:1
indicates equal parts espresso,
milk, and milk froth.
Espresso Macchiato
Espresso macchiato is composed of
espresso with a “mark”, or a small
amount, of milk froth on the top of
the espresso.
1. Heat a pot of milk to 66°C
(150°F) until it produces a layer
of dense froth above the milk.
2. Pour espresso into a cup.
3. Use a spoon to place a small
amount of froth on the top of
the espresso.
Ingredients Options:
Espresso
Fresh milk
Milk froth
Half & Half
Whipping cream
Chocolate syrup
Steamed milk
Water