Espresso and tonic

Tonic water was patented in 1858 in London and espresso machines were invented in 1905 in Italy. However, the earliest record of this drink is from 2007 in Oslo. Later that year, it was featured on the Koppi Roasters menu in Helsingborg as Kaffe & Tonic. Its popularity grew in Scandinavia and by the 2010s, the drink had spread to North American coffee culture as a result of international barista competitions. The drink has been associated with "barista fashion" by historian Wendy Pojmann. In 2019, the British coffee chain Caffè Nero partnered with the beverage company Fever-Tree to sell two versions of the drink. == Presentation ==

, 2023) The drink is traditionally created by pouring espresso over iced tonic water, creating a layered drink. If the tonic is poured onto espresso, a head of foam is created on the drink. The drink can also include sugar syrup, a lemon garnish, lime, or honey. It is Japanese baristas who are credited with adding additional flavours to the drink first. ==See also==