Over the last 20 years the coffee industry has boomed. Walk down any highstreet and you’ll see countless coffee shops from the global brands to local haunts. I still remember the days when a cup of coffee for me was boiling water, a spoonful of coffee and milk – how times have changed!
Going into a coffee shop, for some, can be a little confusing because there are so many different options available. Once you know what they all are it’s pretty straight forward and before long you’ll be able to make them at home if you buy one of the best coffee grinders on the market.
Some of you will already have your go to coffee each day when you’re ordering on the way to work, but do you know exactly how it’s made? Let’s see.
Americano
My favourite, this wakes me up every morning! This is probably the most simple of coffees. TO make it you just add boiling water to a shot of espresso. The name comes from world war 2 when the American troops would add hot water to make their coffee last longer – once they returned home coffee shops started making it.
Latte
I think this is the most popular coffee amongst my friends and family. Steam up some milk and then mix it in with a shot of coffee. An ideal coffee on those cold winter mornings.
Cappuccino
There are 3 parts to this famous coffee – if done properly they’ll be layered in a glass/cup perfectly. Start off with a shot or two of espresso, add steamed milk and then the froth from the steamed milk is carefully placed on top. Usually chocolate sprinkles are added on top. A popular breakfast drink for Italians.
Flat White
Some coffee shops just don’t know the difference between a flat white and latte, if done right you’ll see the difference. This type of coffee was born in New Zealand. You add a shot of espresso and then you add the steamed milk on top of it – it is not supposed have any of the frothy milk from the jug in it and that’s where a lot of baristas make a mistake.
Macchiato
Some people think this is the same as a cappuccino but there are differences. For a macchiato the foam of the steamed milk is added to a shot of espresso. It’s got more of a kick than a cappuccino because there’s no steamed milk in there diluting the coffee.
What’s you favourite type of coffee? Do you have any other coffees you’d like to explain to the readers here? Just pop your thoughts and tips in the comment section below. Thanks for sharing guys!
