More on Proportions
Thanks to everyone who replied to my last post -very helpful to get different perspectives, although I must say that I'm still a fan of the "thirds" cappuccino.
My next question is: What do you consider to be a double cappuccino? Do you make it using a double shot but the same amount of milk as you would for a single cappuccino, or do you understand a double cappuccino to be a double shot of espresso with double the amount of milk you'd use for a single cappuccino, thereby keping it all in proportion? In other words, is a double cappuccino simply a bigger drink or is it just supposed to be a stronger drink?
I just think this proportions thing is quite important, as customers need to know what they're ordering, otherwise one man's cappuccino becomes another man's latte'...
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Permalink Reply by Brady on
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I consider a double cappuccino to be a drink made in a cappuccino cup (5.5-6oz) with a double espresso and topped with microfoamed milk. This would be your "rule of thirds" capp. I consider it an excellent drink, and is how I order mine.
I have no basis for this opinion, other than it tastes better to me than two 6oz single shot capps sharing a 12oz cup.
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Permalink Reply by Daniel King Pizzutti on
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An idea I like, is not actually moving proportionally for the ratios. For instance, if you made a single as .75-1oz. of espresso and 5-5.25oz. of milk. Then the double would be 1.5-2oz. of espresso and 8-8.5oz. milk. I really like the idea of a 10oz drink. I think it's the perfect size, but that's not what we're talking about here. And so, the reasoning behind the steps, is that, you can always order another drink. But by having a varying degree of strength, you can offer more without compromising on the drink. I mean to say, not too much foam to espresso.
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