The Many Shades of Coffee part 2
Choosing the right kind of coffee can be an intimidating task, especially when your Gevalia or Boca Java subscription offers numerous varieties. Making simple choices can be difficult. For instance you might want to know which one is better, a latte or an Au lait. What is the big difference between cappuccino and Americano? Well, Americano consists of a shot of espresso with almost seven ounces of hot water added to the concoction. Here are some other types of coffee that you may want to try.
A popular type of coffee is flavored coffee. It is mixed with syrups, flavorings and spices to give it that extra punch. Chocolate is an important ingredient in flavored coffee. It can be added to your coffee in two ways. Chocolate chips can be either sprinkled over top or syrup is mixed in your coffee. Other additives include cinnamon, Italian syrups and nutmeg.
Café au Lait is similar to Caffe Latte. The difference lies in the fact that au lait is prepared from brewed coffee as an alternative to espresso. Moreover it is made up of one part milk and one part coffee. This provides a bit mild flavor.
Café Macchiato is prepared by mixing a shot of espresso with steamed milk. It consists of four parts coffee and one part milk.
Another famous type of coffee Caffe Latte is a blend of a shot of espresso and steamed, non frothed milk. There should be three portions of milk for every one portion of coffee. However latte stands for milk in Italian. Therefore you can expect a lot of milk in your latte if you order it in Rome.
Double shot is a term that you will often hear amongst coffee drinkers. As its name suggests it consists of two shots of espresso mixed with usual amount of other ingredients. For instance, if you want to order double hammerhead, then it will contain two shots of espresso with the drip blend.
Frappe is a very popular coffee in Latin America and Europe. It is in demand during the summer season. It is also known as cold espresso. However, these days it is made by blending one or two teaspoons of instant coffee with water, sugar and ice. This concoction is filled in big glass with some extra ice and milk that is optional. You can treat your friends with this coffee milkshake.
There are so many varieties of coffees available that you can have a new cup every time you go out. You can have delightful experiences with coffee. Enjoy yourself by discovering new flavors. Simply try one new flavor right now!
What I am drinking now: Green Mountain Coffee Mocha Nut Fudge K-Cup
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