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Coffee Lover? All You Need To Know About The Coffee Types
Coffee is the most popular drink in the world. It has been around for centuries, and it’s still going strong to this day. There are many coffee types that you’ll find when visiting your local market or grocery store, starting from light roast, medium to dark roast. Some shops sell single-origin coffee or specialty coffee beans, which can be pricey, but the taste is incomparable. This blog post will discuss the different types of coffee and their descriptions, so you’ll know what to look for when buying your next cup. Check on the list below.
Espresso
Espresso is the most common type of coffee you’ll find. It’s made from finely ground and roasted coffee beans extracted with hot water at high pressure, producing a very concentrated form of coffee with an intense flavor. A shot or single serving (30-60ml) can last for hours without caffeine jitters because it contains very little caffeine (less than 0.75%). The flavor is strong and intense, making it perfect for pairing with milk or cream to make a cappuccino, latte, macchiato, or frappe.
When you need to make an espresso drink like the ones mentioned above, you’ll need an espresso machine to brew your coffee. You can make your drink from different coffee beans to enjoy different tastes since the machine will do all the brewing for you. The machines can range from simple and inexpensive to high-end expensive ones with more features like temperature control, preheating time, etc.
Americano
Americano is a coffee type that is made up of equal parts espresso and hot water. It is the most common coffee type in American culture that you can find at a local Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. The name “Americano” was created by Gaspare Campari in honor of America, where he used to serve this drink for Americans who came into his bar in Milan, Italy.
The taste of an Americano is between a strong and medium-bodied coffee with the aftertaste of bitter dark chocolate. It has less caffeine than other types of espresso-based drinks like cappuccinos or lattes because it’s made up mostly of water, which dilutes it.
Latte
Latte is a coffee drink prepared by brewing hot water with espresso and steamed milk foam on top. The size of the latte may vary from small to extra large, but it should always be served in an espresso cup. Milk for this type of coffee also comes either just heated or foamy, which makes the difference between latte and cappuccino.
Latte is among the most popular types of coffee, especially for those who are not so much into dark brews – it has more milk than espresso in its composition, which makes up for a delicious treat that people often enjoy morning breakfast or afternoon break. Latte can be served both hot and cold, which makes it a good option for summer drinks.
Cappuccino
Cappuccino is a type of coffee that has equal portions of espresso and steamed milk. It typically consists of 0.25% to 0.35% percent concentration but can be as high as 20%. The drink was first developed in Italy by Luigi Bezzera during the early 20th century.
Cappuccino is topped with steamed milk foam, and it has a layer of micro-foam that can be seen on the top of the drink. The beverage can range from light brown to stark white, depending on how much espresso powder was used during preparation. You should know that cappuccino is typically sweetened with either white sugar, brown sugar, or powdered sugar. A cappuccino does not have whipped cream on top of it and is normally served in a ceramic cup.
Mocha
Mocha is a type of coffee that has chocolate in it and typically consists of 0.20% to 0.55% percent concentration but can be as high as 20%. It was first developed by Antonio Mattei, the famous Café Greco owner in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 18th century.
Mocha contains espresso mixed with hot water or espresso and is served with steamed milk and cocoa powder. It also has a layer of micro-foam on top as cappuccino does, but it typically contains no foam, unlike its counterpart. The drink usually comes in black coffee color without any additional flavors added to it. Sweeteners such as white sugar, brown sugar, or powdered sugar are often added while preparing the drink. Mocha is normally served in a ceramic cup or mug and can be topped with whipped cream.
If you’re still wondering what coffee is right for your mood, we hope this blog post has helped! Remember that espresso is the strongest and most caffeinated option. The more milk or cream added to a latte will make it less strong than an espresso but just as tasty. Cappuccinos are made with equal steamed milk and foam parts, while mochas combine chocolate with creamy milk. Which one sounds like the perfect pick-me-up?
