Starbucks Barista Espresso Machine

We all know that an espresso is either a single or double shot of coffee (which is usually less than an ounce). But if you are really feeling brave some people like to have a triple or double shot instead. But there is much more to an espresso than just these. In this article we will look at the names of espresso drinks that are regularly ordered in coffee shops around the world.

Latte

This is a drink made with a shot of espresso and steamed milk (which usually comes with a layer of frothy foam on top). Although in Italian latte just means milk so when ordering in Rome you should ask for a Caffe Latte, however in most American coffee shops today all you need to do is ask for a Latte.

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A customer let us experiment on their Starbucks Sirena! In this video, Gail talks about the Sirena, some of its features, benefits and issues and then demonstrates how to make a latte.