Coffee is one of the most beloved and popular drinks in the world. They drink it to wake up, during friendly gatherings and business meetings, and finish off lunch or dinner. In general, coffee is an integral part of our lives. Let's figure out how its popular types differ and which of them you can drink without fear of harming your figure.
Please note that when calculating calories, we did not take into account sugar (only if it is not included in the recipe) and various sweet additives that can be added to the drink.
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Espresso
Energy value:
1 kcal per serving.
Espresso is the basis of all coffee drinks. It cooks instantly and is drunk just as quickly - hence the name. The volume of a cup of espresso is 30-35 ml; it is prepared from finely ground beans, passing water through them under high pressure. Depending on the type of bean, the amount of caffeine in espresso is 35-95 mg.
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With espresso, every second counts
When making espresso, every second counts! Brewing one cup of this strong drink in an espresso machine, where hot water under pressure is forced through a coffee tablet, usually takes only 25 seconds: this is enough time for complete extraction and maximum saturation of the water with coffee oils. If you divide the stages of espresso flavor formation into five cups (pictured below), you can see the following: in the first five seconds, the maximum release of oils from the coffee occurs - this is the peak of taste, the most acidic part, very rich and dense. In the next cup (10 seconds), less oils are extracted into the water and a slight bitterness begins to form. By the third cup (15 seconds), sweetish notes appear - coffee beans contain a lot of sugar, which under the influence of temperature and water is converted into caramel. This drink, prepared in 15 seconds, is called ristretto. By the fourth and fifth cup (20 and 25 seconds), only caffeine has been extracted from the coffee. A good espresso should always have a balance of bitterness, acidity and sweetness.
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Americano
Energy value:
2 kcal per serving.
This type of coffee appeared and got its name during World War II. American soldiers, not accustomed to strong coffee, began adding water to their espresso. The technique was then adopted by local baristas. This is how a new drink appeared, which over time gained enormous popularity. Americano is prepared like doppio - double espresso, and then diluted with hot water in a 1:1 ratio. Sometimes espresso and hot water are served separately so you can dilute the coffee to your liking.
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Folk methods of dyeing cappuccino color
If you do not trust chemical compositions for hair coloring, consider them harmful and of poor quality, folk dyes are suitable for you. They require time to prepare, but the main advantage of such products is their therapeutic effect. The main disadvantage of the procedure is that the color you get may not be the one you would like. Therefore, it is important to maintain the proportions of the components.
If you do not trust chemical compositions for hair coloring, consider them harmful and of poor quality, folk dyes are suitable for you
The main disadvantage of the procedure is that you may end up with a completely different color than you would like.
Please note that folk dyes stay on the hair for less time than ammonia dyes.
So, let's look at the most relevant recipes for creating homemade dye:
- 3 parts henna + 1 part basma + 2–3 tbsp. l. ground coffee + 250 ml water. To get a reddish tint, you can add a little cinnamon. Leave the composition under the towel for three hours. While rinsing, add lemon juice or vinegar to the water. After the procedure, apply a hair mask, because henna and basma dries out the strands greatly.
- 3 tbsp. l. tea leaves + 250 ml water + 2 tbsp. l. ground coffee + 1 tbsp. cocoa. You need to mix all the ingredients and boil for 20 minutes. Then let the mixture sit for three hours. Filter it using a sieve and apply the finished composition to your hair for 1.5–2 hours. After the procedure, do not wash your hair with shampoo for 48 hours. This will allow the coloring pigment to adhere better.
Please note that traditional dyes stay on the hair for less time than ammonia dyes.
For additional hair care, add ½ tsp to each folk dye recipe. burdock oil with chicken egg yolk
Advice! For additional hair care, add ½ tsp to each folk dye recipe. burdock oil with chicken egg yolk.
Cappuccino
Energy value:
60-75 kcal per serving.
The name goes back to the Italian monastic order of the Capuchins, who loved coffee with milk. Due to the similarity of their attire - a brown cassock with a high hood - with a milk cap, the coffee drink soon began to be called cappuccino.
The cup contains equal parts espresso, hot milk and milk foam, and the main art is to maintain the boundary between coffee and frothed milk. Cappuccino is served at 55 degrees in a warm cup, often with cinnamon sprinkled on top. Initially, one cup contained 90 ml, but now 150-180 ml servings are more common.
Cappuccino can be prepared with skim milk, soy milk or low-fat cream, which also affects the calorie content. And the main beauty of this type of coffee is the skill of the baristas, who draw various patterns on the milk foam.
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Classic recipe
To imagine what cappuccino is, you should prepare the delicacy in the correct proportion. The classic recipe contains the following ingredients:
- Take 50 ml of freshly brewed espresso coffee (2 teaspoons of coffee powder for this volume). It is advisable to bring the drink to a boil at home in a Turk 2-3 times to achieve double strength, or brew it in a coffee machine.
- Heat the milk (50 ml, fat content from 2.5%) but do not boil and whip it into a strong foam.
- How the mixture is prepared (pour milk into coffee or vice versa) does not affect the taste of the drink, but is divided into black and white coffee recipes, respectively.
- Place 50 ml foam on top.
The finished classic cappuccino is served hot (drink temperature is 60-70°C). The foam is sprinkled with sweet powdered sugar, grated chocolate or cinnamon. It is advisable to pour the milk in a thin stream into the center of the liquid in the cup so that the foam is evenly distributed over the entire surface. A standard cappuccino cup contains a volume of 150 ml. If you are preparing a double cappuccino, use a cup twice as large.
You can watch the video on how to make cappuccino at home correctly.
Instead of ground coffee, you can make cappuccino at home using instant coffee. To prevent the drink from losing much of its taste, use a strong type of espresso coffee.
Latte
Energy value:
105-130 kcal per serving.
The latte originated in the 19th century as a drink for foreign tourists who found espresso and cappuccino too strong. To make a latte, use three parts milk to one part espresso. The milk is whipped into foam, but more airy and less elastic than in cappuccino, and then poured into coffee. The result is a homogeneous light brown drink with a small head of foam.
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Who is the cappuccino color suitable for?
Hair with a hint of cappuccino can be classified as a warm and cold type of appearance at the same time. To create a harmonious image, this color should be chosen by girls with the following features:
- peach or yellowish skin combined with gray, green or brown eyes (autumn color type);
- dark, olive or tanned skin in combination with gray-brown, blue, brown eyes.
Hair with a hint of cappuccino can be classified as a warm and cold type of appearance at the same time
It should be noted that on long hair the color loses its depth and brilliance.
The dark range of cappuccino shades looks perfect on long strands
The dark range of cappuccino shades looks perfect on long curly strands, emphasizing the depth of beautiful gray eyes. A light palette is suitable for brown-eyed girls, otherwise hair and eyes will merge into a common awkward spot.
It should be noted that on long hair the color loses its depth and brightness. Also, the shade of cappuccino is contraindicated for girls with pale skin. He will get lost and look stupid.
Also, the shade of cappuccino is contraindicated for girls with pale skin. He'll get lost and look stupid
Before dyeing, hairdressers recommend treating your hair. Then the color will lie evenly and look attractive
Split ends will not add shine and well-groomed strands
Advice! Before dyeing, hairdressers recommend treating your hair. Then the color will lie evenly and look attractive. Split ends will not add shine and well-groomed strands.
Macchiato
Energy value:
105-130 kcal per serving.
Latte macchiato, or spotted milk, is a type of latte. The main differences from the original are the appearance and method of preparation, as well as a milkier taste. Macchiato is prepared by pouring coffee into frothed milk in a thin stream. Due to this, three layers are formed: milk on the bottom, coffee in the middle and foam on top. A macchiato is a brown spot left on the foam from pouring coffee.
Like latte, this coffee is served in tall, transparent cups. Various sweet syrups are often added to macchiato, which greatly increase the calorie content.
What kind of coffee can you draw on?
Not all types of coffee are suitable for latte art. First of all, it should be a thick drink with whipped foam. For latte art, espresso or cappuccino is most often used. They are usually decorated with patterns using frothed milk. But the drawings on latte have a darker tone, since they are drawn on light coffee foam.
High-quality espresso has a dense and dense foam, which is exactly what is needed for drawing. You can also draw on coffee foam; good coffee retains it for a long time. For greater aroma, cocoa powder is poured on top, which allows you to add new shades to the composition.
Raf
Energy value:
130 kcal per serving.
Raf is the invention of a Moscow coffee shop in the 1990s. It was named after a regular customer who asked for a drink that was neither too bitter nor too sweet. This is how coffee was born from espresso, cream and vanilla sugar, somewhat reminiscent of creme brulee in taste and color. A portion of classic raff coffee is small, only 130 ml, but due to the cream it turns out to be quite high in calories.
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How to get cappuccino color using paint
Manufacturers of hair care products offer a selection of ready-made dyes. It is better to choose options for professional use. Such dyes are more expensive, but last longer and do not harm the structure of the strands. Experienced professionals identify the six best products:
- Palette Deluxe No. 555;
- Forte Subrina No. 55;
- Estel Essex 7/77;
- Kapous Professional cappuccino;
- Garnier Color Naturals No. 7;
- Houvelle Hair Color 7/31
- L`Oreal Casting Crème Gloss 513.
The proposed dyes contain ammonia, thanks to which the color pigment penetrates deep into the hair and remains there for a long time. With regular dyeing, it is very difficult to remove the shade from the strands.
With regular dyeing, it is very difficult to remove the shade from the strands.
Another common method of dyeing cappuccino color is the use of tint products.
Please note that toners and shampoos leave marks on bedding and clothing if they are not rinsed thoroughly
Another common method of dyeing cappuccino color is the use of tint products. They are ideal for those girls who are afraid of spoiling the health of their curls. It turns out a beautiful shade, but it is quickly washed off with shampoo. Please note that toners and shampoos leave marks on bedding and clothing if they are not rinsed thoroughly.
You can easily get the desired shade if the original hair color is light brown or blond. It is very difficult for brunettes to achieve the effect, as it can be distorted or appear in a reddish tone.
You can easily get the desired shade if the original hair color is light brown or blond
If you have problems with hair fragility and loss, it is better to use ammonia-free dyes
It is very difficult for brunettes to achieve the effect, as it can be distorted
Advice! If you have problems with hair fragility and loss, it is better to use ammonia-free dyes. They do not last as long as ammonia ones, but they do not penetrate the strand, thereby preserving its structure.
Flat white
Energy value:
80-100 kcal per serving.
Australians and New Zealanders are still arguing about who invented the drink, which over time became popular throughout the world. One thing is clear - in the 1980s, coffee shops, one after another, began to prepare a new type of coffee, somewhat similar to latte and cappuccino. A portion of doppio was mixed with slightly frothed milk. The drink had a more pronounced coffee taste than a latte, and a special velvety foam, less thick than a cappuccino.
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The legend of the origin of cappuccino
In the 16th century, a drink made from coffee beans was banned by the Catholic Church: its ministers were sure that the hot-as-hell, invigorating, confusing, addictive coffee was nothing more than the drink of the devil.
Everything changed when the Capuchin monks, who lived in a monastery near Rome, began adding goat’s milk to black coffee: by softening the taste of the drink, they believed that they would remove some of the sin from it. According to legend, cappuccino (coffee with a cap) owes its name to the Capuchins - monks with a hood.
After some time, they learned to froth milk: the foam that formed on the surface of the coffee did not allow it to cool quickly and lose its wonderful aroma. True, the opinions of church ministers were divided: some believed that coffee had finally gotten rid of its “dark” side, while others argued that the reunion of black coffee and white foam was the conclusion of a contract between hell and heaven.
The recipe for the drink invented by the monks soon spread throughout Italy and, as legend says, the Pope himself once liked it. The fathers of the Catholic Church saw a divine spark in the delicate milk foam, they were so pleased with the discovery of the Capuchins.
Every year, the technology for preparing the drink, which caused so much controversy and disagreement, but was loved by many, changed and improved. Special equipment has appeared for preparing coffee and obtaining milk foam. Today, to enjoy a cup of delicious drink, you just need to select the “cappuccino” function on a special coffee maker.
