Espresso-Based Drinks
All the coffee-based drinks in coffee shops are a mix of two base ingredients, espresso, and milk. These are also called espresso-based drinks for this reason. Some recipes call for extra ingredients such as cocoa, chocolate, ice, sugar, vanilla, etc… Espresso and milk-based drinks are great for people with a sensitive stomach because the milk tones down the coffee. Caffeinated beverages such as latte, mocha, and cappuccino are also a great way to break the daily coffee routine or to be served at parties. Espresso drinks are usually made using an espresso machine, which is the traditional method. This is what you are buying from a coffee shop. However, you can make your latte at home using cheap equipment, if you want to ditch your barista.
Cappuccino vs Latte vs Mocha
Here are the major differences between latte, cappuccino, and mocha:
Cappuccino – 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, 1/3 foamed milk
The espresso is toned down with milk, but the coffee taste is still featured.
Latte – 1/6 espresso, 4/6 steamed milk, 1/6 foamed milk
This is a milk-based drink with just a little coffee.
Mocha – 2/5 espresso, 2/5 chocolate, 1/5 steamed milk
A strong coffee with a chocolate flavor.
Flat White – 1/3 espresso, 2/3 frothed milk
Very similar to a cappuccino, but the milk is micro-foamed and it doesn’t have the dry foam top.
Mocha latte – 1/8 espresso, 5/8 steamed milk, 1/8 foamed milk, 1/8 hot chocolate
A latte with a hint of chocolate.
Mochaccino – 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, 1/3 frothed milk, 1 tbsp chocolate syrup
A cappuccino with a hint of chocolate.