How to serve a latte
Lattes are served in tall glasses, glasses or cups with a handle. If the glass does not have a handle, it will be awkward to hold while the drink is hot. To do this, place the container on a saucer.
Be sure to bring a teaspoon with a long handle with which you can collect the foam. Sugar is placed separately so that a person can use as much as he usually puts in coffee drinks. Perhaps someone does not consume sugar.
A cup of latte coffee is a high-calorie drink that can suppress your appetite and cause a surge of energy, as it contains approximately 60 mg of caffeine.
Lattes were originally intended for children for whom espresso was not beneficial. But over time, adults also fell in love with the drink. In the summer, you can order an iced latte in a clear glass with ice, so you can enjoy the look of the layers and slowly sip the cold cocktail through a straw.
An advantage, but for some a disadvantage, is the low strength of the latte, since the milk component slows down the effect of caffeine, so not everyone wants to drink it.
So what should you choose?
When preparing a drink correctly, the dishes do not matter. The taste will not be affected whether you serve the latte in a cup or glass.
The following factors greatly influence your choice.
- Temperature preservation. Your drink will stay hot longer in porcelain dishes. Based on this factor, a porcelain mug or cup wins over a glass goblet.
- An important factor is practicality. Transparent glasses are specialized tableware. It is used for a limited number of drinks. When you can serve anything in a porcelain cup.
The trend in recent years is that the aesthetic qualities of the drink, which can be visually observed through a glass glass, are already losing their relevance. Nowadays you won’t surprise anyone with such a spectacle. Practicality, on the contrary, wins.
Types of dishes
For those who constantly prepare coffee drinks with milk, you need suitable glassware - a special latte glass, which has no specific name - it’s just a glass for lattes and other cocktails.
What can you use to make a latte:
- A ceramic cup with thick walls, or a porcelain cup with thin walls. This variety has a handle, which is convenient for users. The shape is most often trapezoidal, tapering downwards.
- A trapezoidal glass with a glass or plastic handle. If the handle is small, it is not very convenient.
- A glass is the name given to a latte glass without a handle. More suitable for a cold variety of drink.
You can buy dishes of different sizes on sale - from 170 to 360 ml. Large mugs or glasses are designed for double servings.
In addition to the mug or glass for coffee cocktails, the set of dishes may include a saucer. The colors are usually white and cream to highlight the milky component of the drink.
Why are lattes served in special glasses?
The name "Latte" comes from Italy. Milk in this country was served in tall glass glasses. Later, espresso with milk, foam and cream got its name. Gradually the drink was modified. Baristas began to decorate it with various additives and whipped foam.
A transparent latte glass is a tribute to tradition. Glass makes it possible to see the layers of the drink:
- lower - light brown;
- medium - dark coffee;
- the top one is creamy milky.
A foam cap sprinkled with cinnamon, grated chocolate and nut crumbs looks beautiful.
Dishes come in different sizes. It can be:
- ceramic and earthenware mugs;
- porcelain cups;
- glass glasses and glasses.
The literal translation of “Latte” from Italian means milk, which in this country was served to guests in tall glass glasses.
The color transition from a light milky shade to rich brown tones is clearly visible in transparent containers.
Advantages and disadvantages
Ceramic dishes are an example of home comfort. It is massive and reliable, and does not crack if boiling water is poured into it. Thick walls hold the temperature of the liquid well, so the drink can stay hot for a long time. The disadvantage of ceramics is its opacity, so you won’t be able to see the layering, but you can be content with the taste.
Glass glasses or glasses are good because you can see how the layer of coffee and milk is arranged, where the foam begins. There are glasses with legs or ordinary ones - this does not change the essence. What is the name of a container on a stem - a “tulip” glass, if anyone is interested. Glasses with a double bottom retain heat better; in the cold season, the latte will warm up longer.
The glass can be resistant to hot water, like the glass used to make a French press. You can pour liquids into them straight from the fire - the dishes will hold up.
Coffeeware: glasses and coffee glasses
If you decide to treat your friends to a delicious coffee cocktail, where will you pour it? In cups or glasses? No way! For such a noble cause, there are special glasses - coffee glasses. There are a great variety of them, as well as mixes. Coffee containers must certainly be made of heat-resistant glass. However, there are not only hot, but also cold coffee blends. For such cocktails, glasses or glasses must first be cooled in the refrigerator. So, everything in order. 1. Latte glasses, or Latte Glass, are tall coffee glasses, sometimes with a handle. They are made of heat-resistant glass, so the drink can stay hot for a long time. The volume of latte glasses usually varies from 150 to 300 ml.
2. Highball Glass coffee glasses are called highballs or tumblers by many. In the coffee interpretation, it is a tall glass, something between a shot and a Collins glass, with a regular cylindrical shape. This container is usually used for long coffee drinks. The volume of Highball Glass coffee glasses is 270 ml.
3. Collins Glass coffee glass, also known as a Collins glass, is considered the most common type of glass. In its shape it is not very different from a highball, it is just an order of magnitude higher and slightly narrower than the first. Its volume is 130 ml.
4. An Old Fashioned Glass, or Old Fashioned Glass, is an ordinary uncut glass. It is sometimes called an "old fashioned glass" or a rocks glass. However, underneath these bright names lies the good old Old Fashioned Glass. The volume of an Old Fashioned glass varies from 120 to 240 ml.
5. An Irish glass, or a glass for Irish coffee, is an elegant container made of heat-resistant glass with a handle and a short stem. As a rule, very hot coffee cocktails are served in an Irish glass. The volume of a glass for Irish coffee is 180-200 ml.
6.Goblit glass is used for mixed coffee drinks. Its shape is a bit like a tulip, and its slightly curved edge makes it very convenient to hang cocktail decorations on. Do not confuse goblit coffee glasses with beer and wine goblites. The volume of the goblit glass is quite large - 200-285 ml.
7. A hurricane coffee glass, or Hurricane Glass, looks like an elegant vase, only it is intended not for flowers, but for exotic large-volume coffee cocktails. The volume can be 230 ml, 440 ml and even 650 ml. There is no strictly defined volume scale for Hurricane Glass: depending on the manufacturer, the recipe of the coffee mix and the health status of the coffee drinker, you can choose the required glass.
8. Glasses for layered coffee cocktails, or Pousse Cafe Cup, are elongated liqueur glasses, but of a larger volume (50-100 ml). The shape of Pus Cafe promotes the settling of heavy liquids, which allows you to prepare multi-layer coffee mixtures by gradually pouring in components of decreasing density.
9. A Parfait Glass, or dessert glass for coffee, is an unusual container, elongated and widened at the top, resembling a faceted glass made of very thick glass. The volume of Parfait Glass glasses is 120-130 ml. Such coffee glasses are used for ice cream-based mixes (this also includes iced coffee) and parfaits.
10. A Frappe coffee glass, or Frappe glass, is very similar in shape to a Parfait Glass glass, but holds twice as much liquid. As a rule, thick coffee-based cocktails mixed with ice are served in such a container. The volume of the Frappe coffee glass is 250 ml.
The conclusion can be drawn as follows: in nature there are a great many types of coffee utensils (glasses and glasses for coffee), so you will miss the chance to have fun and usefully spend time if you do not get creative and come up with your own signature coffee cocktail. Go for it! Good luck!
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How to choose dishes for your home and coffee shop
In order for a coffee shop to meet the latest requirements or wishes of customers, it is recommended to buy ceramic dishes with thick walls for the cold season and glassware for the summer.
Also, ceramics are better perceived if you serve espresso and cappuccino in it. Many people like to drink hot coffee, which does not cool down while it is being brought to the table.
Video: Review of double glass latte glasses
Visitors to the cafe will be of different ages, so it’s good if the cups have an engraving or print in a modern theme. Children will enjoy drawings on a cup with cartoon characters.
The question is that the ceramics be of high quality, because Chinese “masters” are ready to fulfill any whim, but at the same time they use low-quality clay, paints, and varnish.
According to sanitary and epidemiological standards, such utensils should not be in use. There are certain companies whose products meet all the parameters and can be safely used in catering establishments.
Porcelain is considered a universal material. Cafe owners often save money on this by serving tea and coffee in the same containers. It is important that the volume is sufficient to accommodate a double portion.
For your home, you can choose cutlery in the same style:
- Espresso cups.
- Cappuccino.
- Lattes and macchiatos, as well as other cocktails such as Irish coffee.
The kit will be cheaper than buying each device separately. For variety, to surprise your guests with your ability to prepare layered drinks, you can keep a set of clear glasses with handles.
Advice! Do not buy cheap plastic latte mugs - the name of the company that produces them is usually not written on the packaging boxes. Most often, non-food plastic is used for their production, which does not meet safety standards and may contain prohibited hazardous substances.
Features of choosing coffee cups
When choosing a container for coffee, you should consider what type of drink you intend to drink from it. Depending on this, the shape, volume of the cup and the material from which it should be made are selected. Many global coffee brands produce their own lines of tableware. Of course, in compliance with all classical requirements and consumption standards. So, if a person prefers a particular brand of coffee, then he can choose a cup from the same manufacturer.
Material of manufacture
For basic coffee drinks, it is recommended to use ceramic and porcelain dishes (ideally with the addition of kaolin). It is durable, practical, and easy to care for. And it will last longer than glass.
Ceramics and porcelain are able to maintain the temperature of the liquid for a long time, and also conduct oxygen (due to the porous structure), continuing the extraction process even after serving. Coffee cocktails look best in glass glasses. They allow you to enjoy not only the taste of the drink, but also its appearance. This is especially true for multi-layer lattes and frappuccinos. If you plan to make coffee on the road, then it’s worth purchasing a thermal mug. They are made of metal with a built-in flask inside. They operate on the principle of a thermos, retaining heat for a long time. And they will become indispensable when traveling, fishing, or on a business trip. Some are even equipped with the ability to heat from the cigarette lighter, especially for motorists.
Form
In addition to the material, an important factor in the selection of coffee utensils is its shape. The degree of aesthetic pleasure of an invigorating drink, as well as the preservation of the quality characteristics of a particular type of coffee, depends on the correct selection.
Depending on the type of drink, the shape of the cups is:
- cone-shaped - for espresso, lungo, ristretto, maintains the temperature of the liquid for a long time;
- with a wide top - for cappuccino, to put cream or milk foam, draw a design on it;
- cylindrical - for latte, high walls allow you to beautifully lay out milk foam.
Glasses for coffee cocktails can be of the most bizarre shapes (short or long stem, grooved or smooth, with a regular or patterned handle). For a beautiful presentation, in this case the material of manufacture plays a role, and the shape serves more as a decorative element.
Volume
When choosing coffee utensils for home use, you should pay attention to the universal volume of 170-200 ml. It will be able to serve any type of drink, from basic espresso to cocktails with the addition of additional ingredients. Mugs with a capacity of 150-170 ml are suitable for the office. You can use them to drink different types of coffee and treat visitors and employees. They are suitable for almost all types of coffee makers, are durable and practical.
Professional coffee shops, as a rule, select cups for each specific type of drink:
- 70-90 ml for basic (espresso, lungo);
- 170-220 ml for diluted with water or milk (cappuccino, Americano);
- 280-360 ml for cocktails (lattes, frappuccinos).
It is better to choose sets from one manufacturer. This will help maintain a uniform style, as well as save on bulk purchases of materials.
Selecting the right container for an invigorating drink will allow you to enjoy its taste, aroma and appearance. When choosing, you should consider what kind of drinks you will prepare in it. The volume of the cup, its shape and the material from which it is made will depend on this.
