"Where, oh where, are you tonight?
Why did you leave me here all alone?
I searched the world over and thought I found true love.
You met another and PTHHP! you was gone."

Does that bring back any memories?  I thought of it when I was pondering where exactly the different coffees of the world come from.  I found a map on Wikipedia to show you.

r = robusta
m = both robusta and arabica
a = arabica

Here are all of the different drinks that you can make with your favorite Espresso Machine like your Capresso, Saeco, or Rancilio.

Espresso
The classic espresso recipe: a single shot of espresso, approximately 1-1/2 ounces. Best served in a pre-heated espresso cup.

Espresso Dopio (Double Espresso)
Double the quantity of espresso to about 3 ounces for double the pleasure.

Espresso con Panna
A single or double espresso shot topped with whipped cream.

Espresso Macchiato (True Macchiato)
A single shot of espresso topped with 1-2 tablespoons of milk foam.

Caffe Americanno
Espresso diluted with hot water to drip coffee strength.

Cappuccino
Espresso with 1/3 part steamed milk and 2/3 milk foam from the frothed milk. Cappuccino can be garnished with a light sprinkle of ground chocolate, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg or vanilla powder.  Typically one shot (1-1 1/2 oz. per 8-12 oz. beverage).  You may always add more espresso to taste!

Example for 12 oz. cup Cappuccino:

1 shot (1-1 1/2 oz. espresso), 3 oz. steamed milk, remainder milk foam

Caffe Latte
Espresso with 2/3 steamed milk and 1/3 milk foam from the frothed milk.  Less or even no foam can be added to the top.  Typically one shot (1-1 1/2 oz. per 8-12 oz. beverage).  You may always add more espresso to taste!

Example for 12 oz. cup Latte:

1 shot (1-1 1/2 oz. espresso), 8-10 oz. steamed milk, remainder milk foam (or none)

Cafe Mocha 
Espresso with steamed milk and cocoa or chocolate syrup to taste.

Caramel Macchiato (Strictly American popular beverage)
Prepared as a latte with thick caramel sauce to taste and caramel sauce drizzled over whipped topping.  

Flavored Lattes/Cappuccino
Prepared as a latte or cappuccino and add flavored syrups (usually available in grocery stores near coffee section) to taste.  Most popular flavors:  Vanilla, Hazelnut

Recently I have switched from drinking coffee frequently to drinking Espresso drinks.  I still love coffee but for just one drink it sometimes is not worth it.  With some practice, and a good machine making good quality espresso can become effortless.  The machine in our office is a Nuova Simonelli Oscar; and I use a double basket portafilter to brew a few shots. This I add into a 16oz Lang coffee mug -which is filled with ice, milk and Toroni sugar free chocolate syrup.  (In total this drink has less than 100 calories.)  The two shots of espresso certainly wake me up! Happily, the espresso’s bitter bite is masked with the skim milk and chocolate syrup. This icy combination makes it a such cool refreshing drink especially when I am not in the mood for a hot drink.  I have to watch myself, however, as I can down this drink very quickly and become a very hyper office worker. Yet, it may be my new favorite drink!!

The idea of a machine that can grind, brew and tamp a quality espresso shot almost seems like cheating.  Today I had a chance to use my friends Saeco Odea Go II.  I turned on the machine and it took about 20sec to heat.  Then I selected how much water I wanted and pushed the button to brew.  Within a few moments I had a freshly brewed espresso shot without needing the knowhow of tamping pressure, or how many grinds to put into a portafilter.  The machine even took care of the clean up.  It measured 7 grams of espresso into the portafilter, tamped the shot, then sent the heated water through the coffee into my cup. Wonderful and easy is all I can say.  I am not the best at frothing but with some reading and practice I am ready to step of my latte skills.  Priced at $499.00 on JLHufford.com this Super automatic espresso machine is a good quality, lower priced purchase.