Coffee has become an international drink enjoyed by many countries, and wherever you go you will find that coffee is prepared and presented in a different way. Now I’m not talking about your local Starbucks, I’m talking about the little cafes that are unique to one country; there you will get the unique flavor and feel the difference.
However, there are a number of coffee variations that are widely used and more popular, most of which are made from espresso that originated in Italy.
Espresso: The main base of many coffee varieties, it is made by passing pressurized steam through ground coffee, and has a rich layer of cream called “crema” that is the result of pressurized steam being passed through the coffee. It is served in small cups, without milk.
Cappuccino: This uses espresso as a base, and just adds frothed milk to make this drink, it can be served hot or cold.
Ribbon: Similar to a cappuccino, except that it is slightly lighter and has the addition of different flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, caramel, honey, and many others.
Macchiato: Again made with espresso, it only has a touch of milk, normally no more than a tablespoon.
Mocha: In this variant, one third of espresso and two thirds of steamed milk are used and a little chocolate is added to make it Mocha.
American people: The way this variant got its name and actually got it right was because of American soldiers in Europe. Now Americans were used to drinking regular drip coffee and in Europe all they got was Espresso which was too strong for their liking so they used to add hot water to the espresso to make it more like regular coffee than it was. they were accused. .
Struck: Very popular in Greece, it is made from instant coffee, served cold and has a thick layer of foam.
Turkish: This is a coffee that does not use espresso as a base and is made over a very low heat, in a Turkish coffee pot that is similar to a jug and is usually made of brass and you heat it on the stove. The result is a drink that is extremely strong and a bit slushy as you get to finish it. The very strong taste is due to the coffee grounds being fully soaked and heated in water, only being removed when poured into a cup.
Although these were the popular variations, you may find many other types as people make some changes and each location has a different method of preparation and service. Even coffee beans have many variations and you can find Arabica, roasted, and then each of them will have different strengths, from mild to strong. Then there are also different ways to grind them, for example fine ground coffee is better for Turkish coffee while medium grind is used for espresso and the way it is ground has an effect on the final flavor.
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