Where you used to simply get a "coffee" when you ordered a coffee, today you can order and brew a world of different coffees. Do you like it strong, spicy, sweet, with or without foam? There's a coffee to suit every taste! An espresso for those who love the taste of coffee. An Americano for enjoying the simple things in life. And the sweet combination of milk and coffee offers even more ways to enjoy it, with an optimal effect for your taste buds. What's your favorite? Discover the coffee that's perfect for you.
What types of coffee are there?
Espresso
An espresso is a concentrated coffee, and its preparation varies by region, as well as personal taste. A single espresso is brewed with approximately 7 grams of coffee, using the correct pressure, in 22.5 to 27.5 seconds. This produces 25-30 ml of coffee. The espresso should be around 67°C (150°F) when it flows from the machine. The result: a delicious sip for anyone who loves the taste of coffee.
Doppio
A doppio is simply a double espresso. It's brewed the same way as an espresso, but times two. The result: a boost for hard workers who realize that a shot isn't enough.
Ristretto
A ristretto is an even smaller shot of coffee than an espresso. It's called a short espresso when the coffee contains only a few ml. The extraction time (brewing time) remains the same as for an espresso. You brew a ristretto the same way as an espresso, but with less water, approximately 15 ml. The result: a coffee shot for true powerhouses.
Americano
The Americano owes its name to the American soldiers stationed in Italy after World War II, who diluted their espresso with hot water. Adding about 30 ml of hot water to your espresso lightens the coffee. The result: a coffee perfect for simple pleasure. Lungo, Italian for "long coffee," refers to the time it takes to make an espresso with more water (about 1.5 to 2 times more). The amount of coffee, about 7 grams, is the same as for an espresso. A lungo is richer (and sometimes a bit more bitter) than an Americano because all the hot water in a lungo passes through the ground coffee. The result: a rich coffee, suitable for any time of day.
Affogato
The affogato is somewhere between a drink and a dessert. It's a delicious combination of hot coffee and cold ice cream. Simply scoop a scoop of vanilla ice cream into a 200ml glass. Then, brew a double espresso directly into the glass with the ice cream. The result: a treat for those who prefer ice cream to coffee.
Cappuccino
Cappuccino is the most famous Italian coffee specialty with milk. It has a creamy texture, and the milk foam is often perfect for baristas to create beautiful shapes. To make a cappuccino, brew a single espresso (15 to 45 ml) in a 150 to 180 ml cup. Then, froth 150 ml of milk in a 300 ml jug. Finally, pour the frothed milk over the espresso. The result: a mild coffee perfect for gourmets.
Flat white
The flat white originated in Australia and New Zealand and is a cappuccino with thinner frothed milk. It's usually prepared with a double espresso, which intensifies the coffee aroma. Pour the double espresso into a 180ml cup. Then, froth 150ml of milk in a 300ml jug, but use less air than with a cappuccino (play around with the frother). Finally, pour the frothed milk over the double espresso. The result: a slightly stronger coffee for the same gourmet palate.
Caffè latte
A caffè latte, also known as a latte, is essentially the same as a flat white, but in a larger cup. For this, you brew one or a double espresso in a 200-300 ml cup, depending on the desired strength. Then, froth 250 ml of milk in a 600 ml jug, using the same method as for the flat white. Finally, pour the frothed milk over the (double) espresso. The result: a risk-free coffee, perfect for those who are hesitant.
Latte macchiato
While the caffè latte was a variation on the flat white, the latte macchiato is a variation on the caffè latte (remember that?). However, in this case, the espresso is poured into the frothed milk, instead of the other way around. First, you froth 250 to 300 ml of milk in a 600 ml pitcher and pour it into a glass. Then, you brew an espresso in a pitcher. Finally, you carefully pour the espresso into the glass. Serving the coffee in a large glass allows you to beautifully see the different layers of the coffee. The result: a photo-worthy coffee, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.
Macchiato
Macchiato literally means "stained" in Italian and is an espresso topped with milk foam. To make it, brew an espresso in a 90 ml glass. Then, froth a little milk in a small pitcher. Finally, add two teaspoons of frothed milk to the espresso. The result: a mild coffee for those who dislike foam moustaches.
Cortado
A cortado was originally an espresso diluted with hot milk. Nowadays, the milk is frothed, creating a kind of small cappuccino with stronger coffee (the ratio is about one-third espresso and two-thirds milk). For this cortado, you brew an espresso in a 90ml glass. Then froth a little milk in a 300ml pitcher. Finally, pour the frothed milk into the espresso until the glass is full. The result: a small, smooth coffee perfect for those who can't finish a cappuccino.
Coffee beans
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