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Pour overvsFrench press
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Coffee processing varies: the International Coffee Organization describes natural processing, where whole cherries are dried, and washed processing, which removes the fruit before drying. These are examples rather than one universal production method.
Cappuccino
A cappuccino combines espresso with steamed and frothed milk. The illy preparation guide describes brewing espresso and frothing milk; additions such as cinnamon or chocolate are optional.
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Espresso
The development of espresso machines spans several designs. Bezzera records Luigi Bezzera’s 1901 patent as a milestone; this does not establish a single invention date for every form of espresso.
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Further reading: ICO processing report, illy cappuccino preparation, Bezzera patent history.
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