Coffee Talk

Kimberly Cheatham

-Many people think that espresso is the strongest form of coffee, however that is only true in terms of flavor. From a caffeine perspective espresso has about 1/3 less caffeine than brewed coffee. Always remember, the lighter the roast, the greater the caffeine.

-The Cappuccino is named after the Capuchin monks. This is because the color of their robes is close to that of the tasty espresso drink.

-The latte is an American phenomena. If you ask for a latte in Italy, you will ge a glass of mile. Most likely a warm glass of mile. If you want an “American” latte, you need to ask for a caffe latte.

-The French invented Cafe Society. The Italians “own” the rights to Espresso Society. There are over 200,000 espresso bars in Italy today.

-Last but not least, Johann Sebastian Bach wrote a cantata about coffee between 1732 and 1734. The cantata was more of a satirical comedy and tells an amusing story of coffee addiction considered a social problem in the 18th century.