Speciality Coffee Recipes
Espresso
A short strong coffee without milk.Brew into a small espresso cup. Normal extraction time is +/- 25 seconds and the volume is about 1oz. Should have a good crema on the surface, which will support sugar granules before they settle on the bottom of the cup.
Cappuccino
1/3rd espresso, 1/3rd hot/steamed milk, 1/3rd frothed milk.We have found that the best way to produce a cappuccino is to brew espresso into a normal cappuccino cup then add frothed milk on top. As you froth milk, steamed milk will automatically be formed. This will leave 1/3rd espresso and 2/3rd milk. You can then dust chocolate sprinkle as/if required.
Caffe Latte
Milky coffee, 1/3rd espresso, 2/3rd hot milk.Pour espresso, then fill cup with hot milk. Stir and serve.
Latte Machiato
Layered latte - for the showmen amongst us!Fill latte glass 2/3 with foamed milk. Allow to settle. Dispense 2 x espresso into a small jug. Then pour slowly downside of latte glass. Espresso should sit in between hot milk and milk foam.
Caffe Mocha
Latte plus chocolate. Add a sachet of drinking chocolate to a cup. Froth milk into the cup and make a paste with the chocolate powder and fill 3/5th of full. Dispense espresso into cup. If required top of with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate dust.
Caffe Americano
A short strong coffee without milk.Make espresso and top up with hot water to taste. Do not extend the 25 second brew time, as this would burn your coffee and spoil the drink.
Caffe Ristretto
An extra short, extra strong espresso(ristretto = restricted)Brew into a small espresso cup. Normal extraction time is +/- 25 seconds and the volume is about 1/2oz. Should have a good crema on the surface, which will support sugar granules before they settle on the bottom of the cup.
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15.11.08
14.11.08
Coffee and health
Coffee and health
The debate over the health properties of coffee has been around for years – centuries in fact. Up to 1000 years ago, monks are thought to have been using the stimulatory effects of coffee berries to keep themselves awake during prayers.
Caffeine
Coffee gives us a buzz, but how and why? The caffeine in coffee is a stimulant, working on a number of different chemicals in the body to perk us up and keep us awake:
Adenosine - this chemical messenger in the brain usually makes us feel drowsy, but caffeine stops it working, keeping us active.
Adrenaline - our heart beats faster when we drink coffee as the caffeine causes us to release more adrenaline
Dopamine – not related in any way to being ‘dopey’, this brain chemical makes us feel good, with caffeine helping us produce more.
Glycogen – caffeine helps us to use this short-term source of energy more effectively.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants are more commonly associated with fruits and vegetables, but we find them in coffee too. They are several different types, but the major ones are called polyphenols. These are also found in chocolate, red wine, green and black tea. Antioxidants can help prevent cancer and slow the effects of ageing.
Good for your bones
Milk contains calcium, which is good for your bones. Just one 400ml bowl of latte can give you half the calcium you need in a day; a flat white about a third.
Heart Health
Low fat
Choosing a coffee made with trim milk will cut the fat content by at least half. A trim flat white contains just 3.5g fat. Black coffee contains virtually no fat at all.
Caffeine and cholesterol
It was suggested at one time drinking coffee raised blood cholesterol levels. We now know this is not true. It’s only the Scandinavian method of coffee-making which can cause this to happen. In Scandinavia, coffee is made very differently to espresso, by boiling on the top of the stove.
Blood pressure
Experts now agree drinking less coffee is not a necessary treatment for high blood pressure. Most health organisations suggest a moderate amount, around 2-3 cups a day can be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle. If you have high blood pressure, you should seek individual advice from your doctor or nurse.
Female health
Pregnancy
Large amounts of caffeine can affect a developing foetus, as it crosses into the placenta. The Ministry of Health advises a maximum intake of 300mg caffeine a day during pregnancy. This equates to about three cups of espresso a day, so you can still enjoy your daily ‘pick-me-up’ without harming your growing baby.
PMS
As the caffeine in coffee is a stimulant, it can affect our mood and behaviour. Those who suffer pre-menstrual syndrome should be aware of this, and consider reducing their intake if sensitive to caffeine.
Fertility
A high intake of caffeine may reduce your chance of becoming pregnant. If you are having difficulty conceiving, two to three cups of coffee would be a sensible limit.
Coffee drinking is a great social habit, making us feel good, which has to be
healthy. Taking time out to meet friends and family is all important ‘R & R’.
Tag : caffemassimo.co.nz
The debate over the health properties of coffee has been around for years – centuries in fact. Up to 1000 years ago, monks are thought to have been using the stimulatory effects of coffee berries to keep themselves awake during prayers.
Caffeine
Coffee gives us a buzz, but how and why? The caffeine in coffee is a stimulant, working on a number of different chemicals in the body to perk us up and keep us awake:
Adenosine - this chemical messenger in the brain usually makes us feel drowsy, but caffeine stops it working, keeping us active.
Adrenaline - our heart beats faster when we drink coffee as the caffeine causes us to release more adrenaline
Dopamine – not related in any way to being ‘dopey’, this brain chemical makes us feel good, with caffeine helping us produce more.
Glycogen – caffeine helps us to use this short-term source of energy more effectively.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants are more commonly associated with fruits and vegetables, but we find them in coffee too. They are several different types, but the major ones are called polyphenols. These are also found in chocolate, red wine, green and black tea. Antioxidants can help prevent cancer and slow the effects of ageing.
Good for your bones
Milk contains calcium, which is good for your bones. Just one 400ml bowl of latte can give you half the calcium you need in a day; a flat white about a third.
Heart Health
Low fat
Choosing a coffee made with trim milk will cut the fat content by at least half. A trim flat white contains just 3.5g fat. Black coffee contains virtually no fat at all.
Caffeine and cholesterol
It was suggested at one time drinking coffee raised blood cholesterol levels. We now know this is not true. It’s only the Scandinavian method of coffee-making which can cause this to happen. In Scandinavia, coffee is made very differently to espresso, by boiling on the top of the stove.
Blood pressure
Experts now agree drinking less coffee is not a necessary treatment for high blood pressure. Most health organisations suggest a moderate amount, around 2-3 cups a day can be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle. If you have high blood pressure, you should seek individual advice from your doctor or nurse.
Female health
Pregnancy
Large amounts of caffeine can affect a developing foetus, as it crosses into the placenta. The Ministry of Health advises a maximum intake of 300mg caffeine a day during pregnancy. This equates to about three cups of espresso a day, so you can still enjoy your daily ‘pick-me-up’ without harming your growing baby.
PMS
As the caffeine in coffee is a stimulant, it can affect our mood and behaviour. Those who suffer pre-menstrual syndrome should be aware of this, and consider reducing their intake if sensitive to caffeine.
Fertility
A high intake of caffeine may reduce your chance of becoming pregnant. If you are having difficulty conceiving, two to three cups of coffee would be a sensible limit.
Coffee drinking is a great social habit, making us feel good, which has to be
healthy. Taking time out to meet friends and family is all important ‘R & R’.
Tag : caffemassimo.co.nz
13.11.08
Massimo Coffee
Massimo Coffee
The three rules of perfect coffee making:
Selection of quality coffee beans
Skillful, patient roasting
Experienced baristas
At Massimo Coffee, we select only the finest arabica beans, carefully handpicked for perfect ripeness from the world’s legendary coffee estates and plantations, to bring you the finest, most delicious coffees possible.We roast our own coffee beans in small batches, using the drum roast method, to enhance the unique flavour. This involves the beans being roasted in a drum over a flame, and requires skill and patience from the coffee roaster, checking the colour and smell until it is just perfect. Using this method enables us to control the amount of smoke being used during the roasting process to achieve the flavour you enjoy from all Massimo coffee.This highly-skilled process allows us to tailor-make roasts to suit your individual needs. Talk to our coffee roasters if you have a particular type of blend you require.Whether you're enjoying a coffee in Caffe Massimo or preparing your own at home, our traditional roast makes a difference you can see, smell, and taste.Our aromatically-roasted house blend follows traditions dating back to the 13th century to create a rich, dark, smooth popular coffee, with the perfect full flavour for drinking with or without milk. If you prefer your coffee with milk, such as in a flat white, latte or cappucino, we will make it with standard milk unless you request otherwise. Trim and soya milks are also both available to suit your taste or nutritional requirements. Some people believe a certain type of milk makes a better coffee, but a good barista should be able to use any milk. In Caffe Massimo you can be assured of the same high standard of coffee irrespective of the type of milk used.
Tag : caffemassimo.co.nz
The three rules of perfect coffee making:
Selection of quality coffee beans
Skillful, patient roasting
Experienced baristas
At Massimo Coffee, we select only the finest arabica beans, carefully handpicked for perfect ripeness from the world’s legendary coffee estates and plantations, to bring you the finest, most delicious coffees possible.We roast our own coffee beans in small batches, using the drum roast method, to enhance the unique flavour. This involves the beans being roasted in a drum over a flame, and requires skill and patience from the coffee roaster, checking the colour and smell until it is just perfect. Using this method enables us to control the amount of smoke being used during the roasting process to achieve the flavour you enjoy from all Massimo coffee.This highly-skilled process allows us to tailor-make roasts to suit your individual needs. Talk to our coffee roasters if you have a particular type of blend you require.Whether you're enjoying a coffee in Caffe Massimo or preparing your own at home, our traditional roast makes a difference you can see, smell, and taste.Our aromatically-roasted house blend follows traditions dating back to the 13th century to create a rich, dark, smooth popular coffee, with the perfect full flavour for drinking with or without milk. If you prefer your coffee with milk, such as in a flat white, latte or cappucino, we will make it with standard milk unless you request otherwise. Trim and soya milks are also both available to suit your taste or nutritional requirements. Some people believe a certain type of milk makes a better coffee, but a good barista should be able to use any milk. In Caffe Massimo you can be assured of the same high standard of coffee irrespective of the type of milk used.
Tag : caffemassimo.co.nz
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