2021 First-Class Forever Stamp,Espresso Drinks: Caffe Latte
# 5569 - 2021 First-Class Forever Stamp - Espresso Drinks: Caffe Latte
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US #5569
2021 Espresso Drinks
- One of four stamps commemorating the most common espresso drinks in America – just in time for the 50th anniversary of Starbucks, the popular coffee chain that originated in the US (Seattle, Washington) and has spread worldwide.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Espresso Drinks
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: April 9, 2021
First Day City: Seattle, Washington
Quantity Issued: 200,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklets of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the popularity of caffe lattes in America.
About the stamp designs: Pictures a digital illustration of a caffe latte with its name included below the cup in art-deco-style font. Original artwork by Terry Allen.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Postmark was from Seattle, Washington, the birthplace and home base of Starbucks.
About the Espresso Drinks set: Includes four stamps picturing digital illustrations of a caffe latte, espresso, caffe mocha, and cappuccino. The names of each drink are included below the cups in arti-deco-style font. Original artwork by Terry Allen. These stamps were issued just in time for Starbucks’ 50th anniversary and celebrate America’s love of coffee.
History the stamp represents: Caffè latte has become one of the most popular coffee beverages around the world. The drink has been around in Europe since the 17th century, but the most common version today originated in Italy.
In Italian, caffè e latte means coffee and milk. These ingredients may sound simple, but there is an element of precision and skill needed when making the perfect caffè latte. This begins with a shot of espresso. While the espresso is brewing, it is time to steam the milk. This process takes a lot of practice to get right. It is done with a steam wand attached to the espresso machine. The milk is poured into a special stainless steel pitcher and heated with the steam wand. As the milk comes to the right temperature (most baristas do this by feel), the wand is slowly pulled up. This creates a silky smooth foam on top of the milk. The ideal caffé latte foam has such small bubbles that they are nearly invisible to the naked eye. Ideally, the foam is approximately half an inch thick.
When the milk and foam are poured into the cup with the espresso, a true master can do so in a way that creates a fun design on top. While not an essential part of a caffè latte, these designs make the drink more fun. This latte art has inspired a competitive spirit among baristas around the world.
US #5569
2021 Espresso Drinks
- One of four stamps commemorating the most common espresso drinks in America – just in time for the 50th anniversary of Starbucks, the popular coffee chain that originated in the US (Seattle, Washington) and has spread worldwide.
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Espresso Drinks
Value: 55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: April 9, 2021
First Day City: Seattle, Washington
Quantity Issued: 200,000,000
Printed by: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Double-sided Booklets of 20
Tagging: Nonphosphored Type III, Block Tag
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate the popularity of caffe lattes in America.
About the stamp designs: Pictures a digital illustration of a caffe latte with its name included below the cup in art-deco-style font. Original artwork by Terry Allen.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Postmark was from Seattle, Washington, the birthplace and home base of Starbucks.
About the Espresso Drinks set: Includes four stamps picturing digital illustrations of a caffe latte, espresso, caffe mocha, and cappuccino. The names of each drink are included below the cups in arti-deco-style font. Original artwork by Terry Allen. These stamps were issued just in time for Starbucks’ 50th anniversary and celebrate America’s love of coffee.
History the stamp represents: Caffè latte has become one of the most popular coffee beverages around the world. The drink has been around in Europe since the 17th century, but the most common version today originated in Italy.
In Italian, caffè e latte means coffee and milk. These ingredients may sound simple, but there is an element of precision and skill needed when making the perfect caffè latte. This begins with a shot of espresso. While the espresso is brewing, it is time to steam the milk. This process takes a lot of practice to get right. It is done with a steam wand attached to the espresso machine. The milk is poured into a special stainless steel pitcher and heated with the steam wand. As the milk comes to the right temperature (most baristas do this by feel), the wand is slowly pulled up. This creates a silky smooth foam on top of the milk. The ideal caffé latte foam has such small bubbles that they are nearly invisible to the naked eye. Ideally, the foam is approximately half an inch thick.
When the milk and foam are poured into the cup with the espresso, a true master can do so in a way that creates a fun design on top. While not an essential part of a caffè latte, these designs make the drink more fun. This latte art has inspired a competitive spirit among baristas around the world.