There are so many different types of coffee in this world it has become a language. If you took it upon yourself to taste each and every type of coffee in this world, it would take long you would become and expert before you get halfway. Well, they are not thousands or hundreds but the variations are numerous. Each giving its own taste and level of satisfaction.
For the people who have been so lucky to taste all the different types of coffee there is, their taste buds can tell a story. The body on the other hand can be used to testify on the greatness of each type.
There are so many different types of coffee and we might not explore each and every one of them today. However, we have compiled a list of the most popular types of coffee and it is up to you to choose the best one. Or maybe it is up to your taste buds? We’ll see
Most of the coffee drinks we have today are based on espresso and in different caffeine strengths. Some of these contain sweeteners, alcoholic liqueurs, milk, and other flavorings.
Different types of coffee explained:
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Espresso
It is the most common type of coffee in the world and it is not like any other type we know. It is a fully flavored concentrated form of coffee served in small shots or cups for that matter. The espresso is unique in that it has a froth known as crema. It is reddish brown in color and it gets into shape when the tiny air bubbles mix with flavors and soluble oils from the finely ground coffee beans. Espresso has an alluring aroma and rich flavor associated with the crema formed on top of the coffee shot.
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Cappuccino
This is a coffee drink made from espresso and steamed milk. The preparation of this drink is what makes it unique. It is prepared using equal ratios of espresso, steamed milk and frothed milk. This means each ingredient should be a third each. The standard cappuccino doesn’t have a sweetener or flavored syrup. However, you can add them for your own taste.
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Latte
Another popular and tasty coffee drink. Most people tend to confuse between a cappuccino and a latte. The latte is a coffee drink made with steamed or scolded milk and a single shot of espresso. The latte and cappuccino are similar but not the same. What sets them apart is they have less foamed milk and more steamed milk. The best latte has at least six ounces of well steamed milk and a single shot of espresso.
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Americano/Long black coffee
Depending on how you like it, the long black can be a single or double shot of espresso poured over a cup of hot water. The espresso is poured over hot water to help preserve the crema. The quality of this coffee is based on the preparation and you can have a drink with different nuances and attributes of the blend you like. To achieve the best, high quality coffee is required. The strength of your long black coffee is determined by the amount of water you use.
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Caffe Macchiato
The difference between this type of coffee and the rest is flavor. The fancy name translated to rich in flavor. It is a single or double shot of espresso. This is then topped with a dollop of foamed milk. Unlike the other types of coffee, it is a strong coffee drink that is sweet. For the people who drink coffee in the morning to stimulate their brains, the caffe macchiato is the best treat for an afternoon. This coffee is not too light and it doesn’t taste milky either.
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Flat white
It is another variety of coffee that contains a double or single shot of espresso set aside by steamed milk or micro foam and fine bubbles. The milk helps create a glossy texture on the coffee making it taste different from the rest. When preparing the flat white coffee, you must have the right flavors or you risk coming up with a blunt drink. Preparation requires skill and attention to detail.
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Affogato Coffee
This is a drink found in Italy and served as a summer day’s drink. It is mostly ordered as dessert. It is made using vanilla ice cream and espresso. Depending on how you like it, a single or double shot of espresso fits and it is poured over the ice cream scooped into a glass tumbler. It is a perfect drink for the hot summer days or when you want to cool down but ice cream only wont suffice.
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Irish coffee
I would say this is for the adults. For the cold winter months, coffee becomes a good friend to many. For the Irish people, their coffee is special with introduction of Irish whiskey. It is served in an Irish coffee whiskey glass. To get the best and sweetest quality of the Irish coffee, it is recommended that you use Irish whiskey.one shot of whiskey is enough but you can do two on a bad day.
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Café au Lait
It is a type of French coffee that contains hot milk. It is different from white coffee in that you can use milk or whitener in white coffee but not in the Café au Lait. The coffee is made using brewed coffee and steamed milk. Unlike all the other forms of espresso coffee, this one doesn’t have espresso or foam on top. You can however add some foam on top to improve the taste based on your preference taste.
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Vienna
This is the perfect coffee for those people who love a strong caffeine hit and enjoy a sweet drink at the same time. The Vienna coffee consists of two shots of espresso and whipped cream mixed in the drink. It doesn’t contain sugar but it can be topped with chocolate sprinkles making it a good option for any weather.
There are so many different types of coffee in the world and for the coffee enthusiasts, tasting all of them might be an adventure in life.
