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The Meaning of the Word “Espresso”

Written by Anthony C. Marano-Ducarne First let’s start with the word Espresso; the Italian word espresso and its English counterpart, Express, both mean the same thing; fast or quick. In relationship to coffee, the proper way to use the word Espresso is to preface it with the word “caffè” – caffè espresso or espresso coffee. […]

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The Meaning of the Word “Cappuccino”

Written by Anthony C. Marano-Ducarne The word “Cappuccino” or Cappuccetto” are the diminutive forms of the Italian word for a small “Cappuccio”. A cappuccio is a hat in the shape of a hood, usually attached to winter coats and similar to the hoods attached to ski jackets or the cowl worn by monks. One can […]

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