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  „Most of our nasty espresso is used secondarily as a coffee flavor added to a large glass of hot and sweetened milk to produce the beverage known as the caffe latte’.     The incontrovertible source of the word “espresso” is lost in the anecdotal history of coffee cuisine. The only thing we know for certain is that it is never spelled “expresso.”     While speed or rapidity are seemingly implied, once you have learned how to run your machine you will find there is nothing fast about creating a double tall skinny orange-almond latte with extra foam.     The etymological source I prefer to cling to is an Italian word saying simply, “I have just now made this with my own hands especially for you.” back to contents B-1.“

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BBC NEWS | Europe | Coffee cleared in chemical court

  „So coffee-lovers around the world can continue to start the day with an espresso or caffe latte, with the full blessing of this special court in the coffee capital of Italy.“

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Amazon.com: Books: Fedora Walks

  „First Sentence:I was in one of those grumpy moods when burning your fingers on the caffe latte glass is no longer pleasurable. Read the first page “

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The Coffee Review - the world's leading coffee buying guide

  „Such combinations of hot milk and coffee have long been the favored breakfast drink of southern Europeans, although the term caffe latte itself appears to be little used in Italy, where those who want a breakfast coffee with more milk than froth usually order a latte macchiato, or perhaps a cappuccino without foam. In fact, a sure way to reveal that you are an American in Italy is to order a cappuccino after lunch, or a caffe latte at any time. In the United States, caffes often distinguish between caffe latte (made with espresso) and café au lait, which substitutes ordinary American filter coffee for the espresso.“

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Speciality Coffee Association of Europe

  „On 6th March 2005 the Latte Art performers of the world will meet and decide who is the best. During 8 minutes they will present to 4 judges 3 pair of beverages: 2 Caffe-Latte, 2 Espresso–Macchiato and 2 beverages of their own choice. The competitors will use only espresso coffee and milk as their ingredients and espresso machine, grinder, and mug as their tool. Scores will be given for taste and visual performance plus for an overall impression.The competition is in recognition of the fact that this is the beverage where many consumers often meet the taste of coffee for the first time.“

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CoffeeGeek - ...Where I Become Master of the Latte Art

  „We talked shop and other issues after this, and I came away from the entire experience with two solid feelings. First, I'm amazed now at the entire package that Caffe Artigiano is now offering, and would heartily recommend them as a "must visit" stop in Vancouver for any espresso aficionado (hey, mention CoffeeGeek and see if it gets a reaction!)“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/markprince/ 07-19-2002 - Cached

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