I drink latte all the time with no problem. Today I had an espresso. At first, there was no problem, but then I took one more sip (making it about an 8 oz drink, if that) and suddenly, it hit me like a ton of bricks (major adrenaline symptoms--heart was racing, I felt sick, dizzy, angry, etc.).
How can normal people drink this? And what is the big difference between the two? I thought I was gonna pass out. It was unreal.
2007-01-17 11:46:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
The difference between lattes and espresso:
Latte - half cup of coffee + half cup of milk
Espresso - concentrated coffee
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2007-01-17 12:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by curiouskitty 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically, a latte has one or two shots (usually, unless you ask for more) of espresso - the rest of the cup is filled with steamed milk. A shot being approximately 1.5 ounce each. If you drank an 8 oz straight espresso... that would be equivalent to having about five or six shots in your latte. I don't think they even have a NAME for 6 shots. I think they stop at "quad" (4). THAT's why. :D
2007-01-17 11:59:50 · answer #2 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Espresso is the basis of a latte, cappucino and most coffee drinks. But the coffee drinks are mitigated with milk or cream, either steamed (milk for a latte and cream for a cappucino) or not.
Eight ounces of espresso!!!! No wonder it hit you the way it did. It's generally serves in 2-3 oz cups.
2007-01-17 14:43:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An espresso is a much stronger coffee then a latte, so you got a major hit of caffeine. I can't handle espresso's either so I stick to lattes, I can't even handle a capochino but I know heaps of people who drink it. Stick to lattes mate and you'll be fine.
2007-01-17 11:57:15 · answer #4 · answered by Curious1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The latte that you drink is a milky coffee, whereas espresso is just the coffee which is where all the strength is.
Obviously espresso is not for you.
2007-01-17 17:13:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Espresso is meant to be served in 2oz. to 4oz. portions, who ever served you 8oz. of espresso did not know what they were doing. The big differance in the two beverages is the latte is made with mostly steamed milk.
2007-01-17 11:56:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think of of what I brew at residing house as "cappuccino," yet a nephew who's a Starbux barista assures me that actually i'm making latte using fact it does not have adequate foam to be a cappuccino. in spite of. i like an coffee-brewed coffee with steamed milk and sugar/style, with as a lot extra foam as i can produce. So what's that? A hybrid? in spite of, it is the main suitable. i take advantage of Caribou coffees, the dark roasts my favorites, or overdue For the prepare Smokejumper or North Rim. super-extra-yummy dark brews!
2017-01-01 08:19:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name itself will tell you. Espresso = express = Fedex. Not only meant to hit you worse but also faster then the rest.
2007-01-17 12:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by protos2222222 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IN RESPONSE TO THE ANSWER ABOVE ME STATING THAT SHE WOULD STOP AT A QUAD (4) BEACUSE THERE IS NO NAME FOR A 6 SHOT.....I MUST SAY WRONG!! I WORK AT STARBUCK'S, AND ANYTHING WITH 6 SHOTS IS CALLED A REVOLVER
2007-01-17 12:18:08 · answer #9 · answered by HALEE' 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its alot stronger than lattes, it has alot more caffeine and coffee gives you energy so thats why you felt like that.
2007-01-17 13:22:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋