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standard shapes for

warm beverages

Traditionally, porcelain has been the preferred choice when serving warm beverages, but glassware is being adopted more often in specialized venues, especially for new varieties and methods of preparation. New types of coffee, tea or chocolate-based drinks (latte macchiato, mochaccino, frappuccino, bubble tea or cold brew coffee and tea), open new opportunities for glassware to shine. Baristas tend to prefer the transparency of glass to enhance their presentations, as some of these drinks are so beautifully that it is almost a sin not to serve them in a lovely glass.

LATTE VARIATIONS For those who love sweet coffee based drinks, one of the most popular choices is a flavoured Latte. Served in short glasses with a capacity around 20cl, these beverages consist in adding milk to coffee and are, usually, topped with foam or cream. Adding a splash of syrup, infusions, spices or rich flavoured ingredients, such as vanilla or caramel, latte comes in lots of variants. Traditional Latte, Flat White and Café au Lait are prepared with steamed milk, while Latte Macchiato and Galão use foamed milk. Tea based Asian versions of Lattes (Matcha and Chai) are the latest trend in warm beverages. ESPRESSO & CO. With its typical creaminess and intense flavour, Italian espresso has become the preferred coffee drink worldwide. Served in small capacity cups or tumblers, not more than 12cl, this popular warm beverage is enjoyed in lots of variants, from the very short Ristretto to the double shot Doppio, or in original serves, like Cortado (with warm milk), Romano (with lemon), Vienna (with whipped cream), Café Bombón (with condensed milk) or Espression (with chocolate hazelnut cream). CAPPUCCINO Cappuccino is an Italian classic made with equal parts of espresso, steamed milk and foam, served in small cups, between 18 and 22cl. The size of the cup is important to get the right flavour balance, between the espresso and milk. These cups can accommodate other warm beverages, such as Lungo coffee, Breve, Mocha or even Affogato (espresso with ice cream). AMERICANO STYLE Traditionally served in large mugs, Caffè Americano, also known as Black Coffee, consists of drip-filtered coffee or by pouring hot water over an espresso shot. In the Land Down Under, however, it is served the other way around, an espresso shot is poured over hot water, and it is named an Australian Long Black instead. LIQUOR COFFEE Liquor coffee is a caffeinated alcoholic drink that consists of a shot of liqueur, mixed with coffee and sweetened with sugar. Typically served in a stemmed glass mug, it is topped with whipped cream for a dramatic appearance. The most popular liquor coffee beverages are the Irish Coffee, The French Connection or the South African Kula.

Safety tip: always pre-heat glasses with hot water when pouring warm beverages.

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