You might not remember the days when the only choice of coffee was between instant or filter, but if you do then all the coffees on choice these days might be baffling. So here is my rundown of the main ones so anyone who usually sticks to white with one can try something new next time they’re in the coffee shop.
First up is the very popular latte, which is the Italian word for milk. So a cafe latte is quite literally milk and coffee. Relaxing, sweet and delicious, a cafe latte is made up of one espresso with two parts steamed milk and topped off with froth. They are often served in a long cup or glass and are usually topped off with chocolate powder.
Like your milk but prefer a bit of chocolate too, then the mocha is the one for you. It has a similar split of coffee to milk as the latte but with the added pep of a shot of chocolate to make it that little bit sweeter.
Now the Espresso, that’s a different kettle of fish all together. Short, dark and bitter an espresso is usually made from beans roasted to a dark brown and is served in a small measure with a thin layer of cream on top.
Somewhere between the espresso and the latte lies the Macchiato, with literally translates as marked has this name as it is essentially an espresso marked or stained with a hint of milk, making it a less intense coffee hit than with an espresso.
Another slight variation on the espresso is The Americano. This type of coffee is made by adding hot water to an espresso to create the strength of a filter coffee with the taste of an espresso, and is called an Americano as it was what American soldiers drank during WW2.
And last but no means least is the classic cappuccino. Made with equal measure of coffee and hot milk the cappuccino is the most popular of all the coffees featured. It is served in a standard cup of your choice, topped with frothed milk and usually finished with chocolate powder, cinnamon or nutmeg.
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