Espresso ("Short Black"):
x Nice consumer espresso machine.
o Good coffee, properly ground.
o Cold water
x Shot glass or small pitcher of known size
- Extract around 1.25 oz of water.
> A classic shot is typically 1 oz; a double uses twice the coffee and is 2 oz. 
> Ristretto shots are reduced to .75 oz water in the same amount of coffee.
> American shots are typically "longer", around 1.5 - 2 oz. for a single
> Lungo shots are 2-3 oz and may be bitter or watery.

Americano ("Long Black", "Caff� lungo"):
x Coffee cup (6oz)
- Shot of espresso 
- Mix with hot water 1:3

Espresso Romano:
x Demitasse cup (2-3oz) 
- Shot of espresso
- Sliver of lemon or curl of lemon peel

Espresso Macchiato:
x Demitasse cup (2-3oz) 
- Shot of espresso
- Tiny bit of cappucino-style milk and dab of foam in the center. (Around 3:1.)

Espresso Creme:
x Demitasse cup (2-3oz) 
- Shot of espresso
- Equal or slightly smaller amount of heavy cream.

Espresso con Pana:
x Demitasse cup (2-3oz) 
- Shot of espresso
- top with similar amount of slightly-sweetend whipped cream

Espresso Corretto:
x Demitasse cup (2-3oz) 
- Shot of espresso
- Equal or somewhat smaller amount of cognac or other liquor.