The Different Expressions of Espresso

I do not know everything about coffee; however, isn't that why I started a blog? I started this so I could learn more information and then share this knowledge with my people. 

I won't lie, this blog post will probably be a little on the "boring" side. I decided to write about the different kinds of coffee. So there is a lot of vocabulary.  

I decided to write about the different kinds of coffee because I feel it is important. Sometimes we walk into coffeeshops thinking we know exactly what kind of drink we will purchase. We never want to experiment with our drink choices. 

So this is me challenging you to try a new kind of coffee.  

Affogato: The word affogato means “drowned” in Italian. This drink consists of a scoop of ice cream with a shot of hot espresso poured over the top. 

Tasting Table offers an amazing recipe for affogato. 

Americano: A shot of espresso that is diluted with hot water.

 

Cafè au Lait: A shot of espresso that is diluted with a generous amount of milk.   

Cappuccino: A shot of espresso topped with a “pillowy” layer of foamy steamed milk.  

Cold Brew: A process in which chilled coffee is made. This cold-press technique takes coarsely ground beans and immerses them in cold water for at least 12 hours. Once the coffee has been steeped, the grounds are filtered, and there is a coffee concentrate left. Milk or water is then added to make iced coffee. 

Cortado: A shot of espresso topped with a spoonful of hot milk.  The drink normally consists of about four ounces.

Drip Coffee: This drink is made by pouring water over roasted, ground coffee beans. As the water seeps through the grains, it absorbs the beans’ extract and oils.  This is the most common kind of coffee. It is found in diners across America. It is usually served black or with cream and sugar.

Doppio: a double shot of expresso extracted using a double coffee filter in the portafilter.

 

Expresso: This is a strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans.  Espresso is normally less than two ounces.  

Flat White: An espresso with steamed milk.  Unlike a cappuccino, a flat white does not have foam.

Latte: A shot of espresso served with on cup of steamed milk. Has twice the amount of milk in it compared to cafè au lait.

 

Macchiato: Espresso served with a mark of foamy milk. Macchiato means “marked” in Italian.  

Mocha: Espresso mixed with steamed milk and some sort of chocolate, syrup or flavoring.

Mocha Breve: A milk-based espresso drink using steamed half-and-half mixture of milk and cream instead of milk.

Pour-Over: Hot water is slowly poured in a thin stream over a filter cone. This drink can take up to three minutes to brew. It generally includes various chambers, unique kettles, and multiple cones. It was originally developed in Japan.

Red Eye: Cup of drip coffee with a shot of espresso added to it.

So next time try a new kind of coffee. I have filled you with the knowledge, now go out and put it to use.