Drinks with Caffeine: the recipes

Caffeine drinks: espresso coffee

A good caffeinated drink is the perfect espresso, which has a perfect amount of caffeine. No matter what you do, you can serve it with ice, with or without hot milk foam, flavored or chocolate, hot or cold, iced or shaken, but the finished drink will never exceed the original quality of espresso. No addition of milk, syrups or spices will improve it, so make sure you use the best quality Arabica beans.

Coffee is perishable and it is therefore important to buy only the amount necessary for a week otherwise its qualities and the effects of caffeine could be lost. Store the beans in an airtight container, away from heat, light and moisture, but not in the freezer or refrigerator, as this will alter the aroma. Only grind the beans before use.

If you are also interested in the best quality of coffee beans, discover our SHOP! A perfect espresso is always freshly brewed, with the coffee finely ground and well pressed into the filter holder. The espresso is viscous. When the pump is activated, it should flow like warm honey falling from a spoon. The passage of water in the filter during the preparation of the espresso creates a dense golden or reddish cream that settles on the small amount of liquid. Typically, an espresso corresponds to about 30 ml of coffee, prepared and served directly in a cup preheated on a saucer, with a teaspoon and accompanied by a glass of water. Often with espresso is served carbonated water so the customer can purify the palate from residual flavors and appreciate the taste of coffee without any interference. It is par excellence the best among caffeine drinks. If you want to know more about how much caffeine a coffee has, a cappuccino, a coke, read our dedicated article. This method is very common in Japan, where coffee consumers are known for their tasting skills. The cream or golden foam on the coffee is the first indicator of quality. The flavor should be balanced, caramelized and sweet, with spicy notes. It should persist in the mouth for about an hour. Coffee should look good, smell good and taste good. Only if the coffee has an excellent aroma allows its drinker to enjoy an excellent coffee break.

Caffeine drinks: Cappuccino

Cappuccino is an espresso with equal parts of steamed milk and foam, served in a round ceramic cup with a capacity of about 150 ml. Being composed of an espresso, the caffeine in the Cappuccino is the same as the espresso, or 63mg. Rich and creamy, it hides the aroma of espresso under a white layer of milk foam. It is said that it was invented when an Italian monk added hot milk to his coffee. The name was chosen in honor of the monks’ white caps and today has a small amount of foam. This is another of the most popular caffeine drinks.

Just as a barman develops his own personal style for the preparation of cocktails, the bartender can also add his own touch of elegance: pouring the whipped milk with a jug with spout, he can create decorations in the shape of a rose, heart or sapling on the coffee.

There is a lot of discussion about what the real cappuccino is and what is the exact amount of milk foam compared to the steamed heated milk that must be contained in the cappuccino. Although an ingredient remains constant, since the basis of any caffeine drink such as a good cappuccino is espresso, every other element seems to be variable and there are interesting local specialties. Often milk foam is confused with warm milk, but it is essential that you, as a bartender, concentrate on the preparation of the drink that is ordered.

Caffeine drink recipes

We see below several recipes of caffeine drinks. The following paragraphs describe the preparation process and identify the amount of coffee to be poured into each mixture in order to obtain an optimal result in terms of taste and proportions between the various ingredients.

Caffeine drinks: "Espresso romano"

It is said that in ancient Rome the possibilities of washing dishes were scarce. It was believed that, rubbing the rind of a lemon on the edge of the glass, you could disinfect it: so the Roman espresso was born.

1 espresso coffee (average dose 63 mg caffeine in 30 ml)
Prepare the espresso directly in a preheated cup. Why pour a cup? Because it is part of the caffeine drinks par excellence.
Lemon peel
Rub the edge of the cup with the outside of the lemon peel. Do not use the inside of the peel because it has a bitter taste.
Espresso restricted: The volume of a regular espresso is 30 ml. Espresso ristretto should contain about half of this amount. The barista prepares a regular espresso, but before it reaches 30 ml removes the cup or stops the pump of the espresso machine. In this way, it gets a more intense and flavorful espresso.

Caffeine drinks: "Espresso with condensed milk"

This drink is perfect for mid-morning break or late evening. Condensed milk, garnished with chocolate powder, attenuates the intensity of espresso coffee.

1 espresso coffee (average dose 63 mg caffeine in 30 ml)
Prepare the espresso directly in a preheated cup. This is the only way to have one of the perfect caffeine drinks for you.
A small amount of chocolate powder
Sprinkle with chocolate powder on the surface of the coffee.
A small amount of sweetened condensed milk
Steam the condensed milk, then pour a modest amount on the espresso with a small pot.
Gently shake the pot while pouring the milk, to create decorations on the chocolate giving rise to a sweet delicacy.

Caffeine drinks: "Spanish macchiato"

It is a sweet variant of Espresso with condensed milk in which Mexican chocolate is used. The latter is a combination of sugar, bitter chocolate, almonds and cinnamon.

1 espresso coffee (average dose 63 mg caffeine in 30 ml)
Prepare the espresso directly in a preheated cup. This is the only way to have one of the perfect caffeine drinks for you.

A small amount of Mexican chocolate
Steam the chocolate with condensed milk.
A small amount of sweetened condensed milk
Pour the mixture from the jug into the cup, giving slight wrist strokes.
This will create a marbled effect in the union between coffee and chocolate milk.

Caffeine drinks: Cuban Coffee

In Cuba, the tradition of adding refined sugar to ground coffee before preparation has spread to make espresso. This process makes it possible to obtain a sweet coffee.
1 espresso coffee of arabica blend (average dose 63 mg of caffeine in 30 ml)
Distribute a sufficient amount of Arabica blend per espresso in the filter. Only then can you have one of the perfect caffeine drinks for you.

2 teaspoons of sugar
then add the sugar.
Press well and prepare the espresso in the usual way, directly in a preheated cup.
The espresso will be sweet and foamy, in pure Cuban style.

Caffeine drinks: Layered milk coffee

Espresso and milk not only create a tasty delicacy, but also a surprise for the eyes. The espresso ring floats and sways in the white layers of milk until a teaspoon stops the mixing of colors.

240 ml of milk
Whip the milk with steam at 65.5 ºC and let it rest.
1 espresso coffee
Prepare the espresso directly in a small preheated pot. Pour the hot milk into a long glass. Using a spoon, hold the milk foam. Add a small amount of foam to the edge of the glass. Slowly pour the espresso into the glass. The coffee will pass through the foam and rest on the milk creating a pleasant layered effect.

Caffeine drinks: Chocolate coffee

For chocolate lovers. Chocolate coffee is a great way to get closer to the world of espresso coffee. Soft as hot chocolate, with a hint of coffee, this drink is perfect for cold mornings or winter evenings.

240 ml milk Whip the steam milk and keep it aside.
15 ml of chocolate syrup
Place the chocolate syrup in a long glass.
1 espresso coffee
Prepare the espresso in the usual way and pour it into the glass. Only then can you have one of the perfect caffeine drinks for you.
Chocolate chips + Whipped cream
Mix well until the chocolate syrup melts.
Fill the glass with warm milk, mix and complete with milk foam or whipped cream.
Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Caffeine drinks: the coffee "Affogato"

The name comes from the fact that in the coffee is literally drowned a ball of ice cream.
To your taste, you can replace vanilla ice cream with nougat ice cream or other ice cream.
Served in European cafes but also offered to guests at home, no one can refuse it.
1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
Place the ice cream ball in an elegant small glass or cup.
30 ml of very strong coffee or Toddy coffee
Pour the freshly brewed coffee over it. Only then can you have one of the perfect caffeine drinks for you.
If desired, you can decorate with coffee beans covered with chocolate.
Simple, elegant and delicious.
Chocolate coated coffee beans (optional)

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Source: Caffè Caffè – Sherry Johns