Calling all espresso/cappuccino drinkers...

charlyvi

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Sat Dec-25-04 08:33 PM
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Calling all espresso/cappuccino drinkers...

What are some good recipes? Got an espresso/cappuccino maker for Christmas; now I need some tips.

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MissBrooks

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Sat Dec-25-04 08:45 PM
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1. I like plain Lattes...

But, if you want to try some fun stuff...
Try some of those Torani Syrups...

Go to their website and try some of their recipes.

http://www.torani.com

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charlyvi

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Sat Dec-25-04 08:48 PM
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2. Thanks...

I'll be sure to; I've also found a few other sites that give proportions of steamed milk to espresso, tips on strength, adding spices, etc. I can't wait to try it out. Unfortunately, I have to wait until tomorrow to go by some. It's like having a toy with no batteries!

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Beware the Beast Man

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Sat Dec-25-04 09:17 PM
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3. I have yet to do anything fancy,

but I throw some Hershey's cocoa powder in the mix to make mochas.

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charlyvi

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Sat Dec-25-04 09:19 PM
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4. Sounds great.

I also got a two pound chocolate bar. I thought of putting some chocolate shavings in the mix. Or maybe I should just put them on the whipped cream, if I use whipped cream. What do you think?

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Beware the Beast Man

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Sat Dec-25-04 09:21 PM
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5. I'd put them on the whipped cream.

Or, if you want to make a Turtle Mocha, you should try chopped Snickers Bar bits, with carmel syrup. OK, my blood sugar just spiked!

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jpgray

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Sat Dec-25-04 09:31 PM
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6. I take it black

Edited on Sat Dec-25-04 09:32 PM by jpgray

I would definitely recommend finding a good local roaster--preferably one with organic / fair trade beans. It really can make a world of difference in taste. As far as recipes, I like to keep it simple so I can really taste the coffee--just a little milk once in a while is about all I ever profane it with. :)

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charlyvi

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Sat Dec-25-04 10:00 PM
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7. What type of beans do you recommend?

We have a Barney's coffee store here, not much else. What type of bean is best for espresso? I prefer dark roasts, would they work?

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jpgray

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Sat Dec-25-04 10:38 PM
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8. You can experiment with your machine to see what tastes best to you

But I would personally go for darker roasts.

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