Something more about the coffee aroma

What is that scent that persuades you to get up or stay near the bar? The aroma of coffee is of course magical, giving people a premonition of espresso. The strong and mysterious aroma gives coffee an irresistible charm. The aroma of this extraordinary drink can hit the heart and the senses! How can such a small drink cheer us up and fill us with optimism and vitality? The typical aroma is usually related to the definition of "fresh roasted coffee smell". In the so-called "scent", there are many substances, a thousand different odor molecules with a thousand nuances are received by olfactory cells and reach the brain, where they evoke sensory revelry.

During the roasting process, green coffee beans present a typical dark brown and form the four basic components of a perfect coffee: taste, mellowness, color, and aroma. The aroma produced is very delicate and easy to disperse; therefore, it must be preserved to protect the coffee beans in a perfect vacuum package.

When we smell the aroma of the coffee, we perceive a variety of odors, and olfactory memories and our brains are not always able to accurately distinguish these odors. The main part of it has been compiled in some way. Today among coffee professionals, what is commonly referred to as the "freshly roasted smell" can be traced back to different nuances, such as caramel, toast, chocolate, fruit aroma, citrus Fragrance notes, aromas suggest dried fruits, and many others. Here, the simple sense of smell becomes a journey even before the actual tasting.

But after the direct smell before tasting, so-called post-nasal odors occur during and after tasting. In the second stage, you can perceive other odors, of course, pay attention to them, they are usually more "delicate", bitter, usually sandalwood, tobacco, or incense. Therefore, don’t be surprised if the aroma of the coffee is a powerful temptation for everyone when it’s ready. For the taster, it is necessary to train the mind and sense of taste and pay great attention to the feeling of wine tasting. Only in this way can you distinguish between high-quality coffee and poor-quality coffee and get the greatest pleasure from tasting espresso.

More about caramel coffee flavor

Caramel is one of the most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. It has become the protagonist of two new Nestlé Dolce Gusto drinks: espresso caramel, espresso, and caramel chocolate with sweet caramel flavor, hot cream chocolate, covered with frothy caramel-flavored milk.

Sweet, amber, thick, or liquid caramel is not only a taste of childhood but also a complex combination of high-end kitchens. Today, its taste perfectly matches the rich taste of coffee and soft and delicate chocolate. On the other hand, the sweetness of caramel is combined with the flavor of the best coffee beans in the new espresso caramel, which is the latest product of Nestlé Dolce Gusto, which is added to the other 7 espresso coffees. Nescafé Dolce Gusto once again challenges standardization, and innovative variants give the coffee a new and unexpected caramel aroma.

When the caramel is combined with the deliciousness of chocolate, its sweet and decisive taste will enhance and restore the taste; therefore, caramel chocolate becomes an ideal drink to enjoy a perfect moment of relaxation. At the base of these drinks, there is always the high quality of the ingredients and the best selections of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans for espresso. Once the capsule is inserted in the elegant and innovative Nescafé Dolce Gusto machines, it will only take a few moments to enjoy an espresso with an original flavor or an excellent hot chocolate at any time of the day.

Espresso Caramel and Choco Caramel are part of the rich and exclusive range of capsules of the Nescafé Dolce Gusto multi beverage system with which it is possible to prepare many tasty hot and cold drinks. From espresso (Espresso, Espresso Ristretto, Espresso Intenso, Espresso Decaffeinato, Espresso Barista and Espresso Sical) to different mixes such as Cappuccino, Cortado, Espresso Macchiato, Mocha, Chococino, Marrakesh Style Tea, Nesquik and many others. The pressure of 15 bar exerted on the capsules allows, in fact, to extract all the taste of milk, the aroma of the coffee, and the flavor of cocoa, creating exclusive drinks, ideal for every palate.

Caramel Latte recipe

Here we are going to see the fastest recipe for a Caramel Latte drink, one of the most known caramel coffees. This drink is a delicious variant of latte macchiato that combines the aroma of coffee with the sumptuousness of caramel.

·   125 ml of milk

·   1 cup of espresso

·   sugar and water for the caramel

·   vanilla extract

How to prepare it?

In the United States, where this drink originates, it is very common to find ready-made caramel sauce. If you don't have it, you can prepare it at home, with these proportions:

·   350 grams of sugar

·   150 grams of water.

Pour the sugar into a saucepan and then the water, gradually. Cook over medium heat and mix with a steel spoon. When the water evaporates, the sugar will caramelize and become dark: be careful that it does not burn and turn off the heat.

Now, let's whip the milk. If you have a manual machine or an automatic Gaggia with a milk frother or steam wand, start dispensing the steam and emulsifying the milk. Immediately prepare a cup of espresso.

Pour the hot milk and its cream into a glass, add the previously prepared caramel, a little vanilla, and, finally, the espresso. Mix and enjoy: your caramel latte is ready!