Brewology Drinks Café bombón
Espresso
Café bombón
From Valencia: condensed milk in the bottom of a small glass and an espresso poured gently over it, so it sits in two layers, white under black, until it is stirred.
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How it's made
Start with a hot cup. Pour in the condensed milk: 25 ml. Pour in the espresso: 30 ml.
Its proportions
What makes it this drink and not its neighbour on the menu. The café in Brewology judges every one by these.
Shot: espresso or ristretto Coffee 15–60 ml Condensed milk 10–60 ml CondensedMilk goes in before the shot
More espresso
Espresso : About 30 ml of coffee pushed through fine grounds under pressure.Ristretto : A "restricted" shot: the same grounds, stopped early.Lungo : A "long" shot: more water through the same grounds.Doppio : A double espresso from a double basket.Long black : Hot water first, then a double shot on top, so the crema survives.Americano : Espresso first, topped up with plenty of hot water.White americano : An americano with a splash of milk, hot or cold.Every drink in the café