You have probably guessed from my username: I’m a coffee addict (if you don’t know it is coffeea).
For centuries coffee has been one of the most beloved beverages (a sleep-evader, company-provider, people-gatherer - I should stop with the silly titles), whether you want to start your day with it, are catching up with old friends, or just hanging around a local coffee shop on a winter’s eve. It shouldn’t be a shock to you that during the last year around 165.35 million 60 kilogram bags of coffee were consumed worldwide.
Coffee is not only delicious and aromatic but also aesthetic for me. It comes with different flavors, styles, and servings. There are many types so let’s explore the 5 most popular ones but before we advance any further, let me warn you: I listed these types, not ranked because I believe every type is a special type.
1. Café au Lait
Popular in France, it is prepared with brewed coffee using French press and scalded milk. Café au Lait uses equal ratios of both ingredients. If you want your coffee bitter but balanced, this is the best type.
2. Americano
Originated by American soldiers during the Second World War, it is prepared by adding a single shot of espresso to a cup of hot water. It is mostly preferred by people who like less bitterness and it also keeps its heat for longer.
3. Turkish coffee
An important part of Turkish heritage, it is prepared uniquely by combining finely grounded coffee beans and cold water in an ‘ibrik’ or ‘cezve’ and then slowly bringing it on the verge of boiling. If you like your coffee both concentrated and very bitter, Turkish coffee was surely made for you.
4. Cappuccino
Preferred beverage at breakfast among Italians, it is prepared with the equal ratios of espresso, steamed milk, and then milk foam. If you like your coffee creamy, bitterer, and mildly sweet, this is the best type for you.
5. Espresso
Almost the purest coffee or strong black coffee, espresso is hard to master but not impossible. With no doubt you will be seeing it topping in various lists around the internet. It is prepared by forcing a small amount of hot water through finely grounded coffee beans under high pressure. It is mostly thick, neither too bitter nor too rich.
So what was the first type you ever explored?
