Breve Coffee: What It Is and How to Make It at Home
You’ve probably seen “breve” as an option at the milk customization section of your coffee order — or noticed it on specialty café menus next to lattes and cappuccinos. It sounds unfamiliar, but the concept is simple: swap the milk for half-and-half and you get a dramatically richer, creamier espresso drink. This guide covers everything you need to know about breve coffee and how to make one at home. What Is Breve Coffee? Breve coffee (pronounced BREV-ay) is an espresso-based drink made with steamed half-and-half instead of steamed whole milk. The word “breve” is Italian for “short” or “brief,” though in American coffee culture it simply means the half-and-half version of a drink. ...