THE TYPICAL ITALIAN GOURMET ESPRESSO DRINK
Combine the flavour of coffee, milk and cocoa. The result is a taste esplosion, which is also a delightful architecture of layers, perfect for kick-starting the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of espresso
- 20-30ml foamed milk
- Cocoa
Method
Make an espresso coffee and froth the milk. Sprinkle the espresso with cocoa and add the frothed milk. Sprinkle on the milk too, as decoration.
Special
Serve in a small glass or glass cup of around 60 ml.
The marocchino coffee has nothing to do with Morocco. It was invented in Alessandria in the Piedmont region, inspired by the Cavour bicerin, a traditional drink of Turin. So why marocchino? Because of its colour, which reminded people of the highly-prized "Marocchino" leather with a warm colour.
RECIPE
-
ESPRESSO ITALIAN
Italy - What's the secret for a perfect Italian espresso?
-
IRISH COFFEE
Ireland - Discover how to make one of the most popular after-dinner coffee drinks!
-
CUBANO
Cuba - Discover how to make the sweetest espresso: Cuban coffee or Cafecito!
-
MOROCCHINO
Italy - How to make the typical Italian gourmet espresso drink.
-
CAPPUCCINO
Italy - A legendary coffee and milk recipe.
-
LATTE MACCHIATO
Italy - A very popular breakfast drink. Do you know the difference with Caffelatte?
-
FLAT WHITE
New Zealand/Australia - The espresso based coffee beverage from Australia / New Zealand!
-
ESPRESSO AMERICANO
USA - How to make a perfect cup of American Espresso!
-
FREDDO GRECO
Greece - Here the recipe for Greece's favourite cold drink!
-
SHAKERATO
Shakerato coffee is an energizing and refreshing drink, perfect to enjoy on hot days. It is very popular in Italy, especially in summer.