THE PERFECT COFFEE
6. THE CUP
BARISTA TRAINING
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Coffee should always be served in a warm cup, this will
keep the coffee hotter for longer and enhance the aroma.
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An espresso shot in particular will get cold very quickly
if poured into a cold cup. For this reason your Dualit
machine comes with its own cup warmer.
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Place the cups on the warmer. Alternatively use the
hot water function and rinse the cups to warm them.
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Dualit also produces cleverly designed stainless steel
coffee cups with a double insulated wall to keep your
coffee hotter for longer.
You are looking for an espresso with a 2–3mm crema and
a rich, dark brown colour underneath (the exact colour
will depend on the bean you have chosen).
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It should have a taste that is full of flavour (whether
mild and subtle or rich and strong) and should not be
bitter. It should stay hot to the bottom of the espresso.
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A cappuccino should comprise an espresso topped
with steamed milk and a head of froth. The
proportions are roughly equal.
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The milk should be steamed for long enough to ensure
the cappuccino (or latté) is hot when served.
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A café latté contains one-third espresso and nearly
two-thirds steamed milk, the milk should be fully
frothed, giving the latté a more velvety texture.
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