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Coffees That Are Popular Worldwide

By Anvi Mehta

Coffee is the daily caffeine dose that is a necessary addiction. A cup of coffee is just the thing one would want when stressed or tired. Coffee is a mood elevator, also can be mentioned as an energy booster. To speak of the origin, coffee comes from a plant bearing pinkish red berries. There are different types of coffee beans differing according to the area of cultivation.

Every type of coffee bean is used to make similar types of coffee. Coffee types differ according to the ingredients used in them in different variations. These ingredients are used to enhance the coffee flavor and aroma.

Some of the most famous coffee types worldwide are listed below

Espresso

Espresso

The black coffee made by subjecting coffee beans to high pressure steam. It is the most basic type of coffee and also the most famous coffee. Espresso consists only of water and a little sugar. Strong espresso coffee uses less water and almost no sugar; this is the most preferred type of coffee.

Espresso Macchiato

Espresso Macchiato

Adding a little steamed milk to espresso, you can make this famous coffee type known as Espresso Macchiato. Macchiato is nothing but marked espresso, where the basic type of coffee is a little modified. This type of coffee is good for those who don't prefer strong coffee.

Cappuccino

Cappuccino

The most famous and commonly available coffee worldwide is cappuccino. This type of coffee is available at every coffee shop. It is made using espresso, milk and milk froth equally. It is garnished with chocolate syrup or coffee powder.

Cafe Latte

Cafe Latte

This type of coffee is made with using milk thrice the quantity than espresso. It is milkier and adding a good amount of sugar makes it the best drink to have with cookies and pastries.

Mocha chino

Mocha chino

This type of coffee is made with adding considerable amount of cocoa powder in cappuccino. The cocoa syrup or powder gives a chocolate flavor to the coffee. Whipped cream is also used for garnishing.

America-no

America-no

Espresso coffee added with half a cup of hot water, a little milk and sugar results in this coffee. The name "America-no" is given to the coffee as Americans had to dilute their espresso. It is a famous coffee available all throughout the world.

Irish coffee

Irish coffee

Another famous coffee which is available at every corner coffee outlet. The trick of making a good Irish coffee is to get the perfect blend of whiskey, espresso and sugar.

Indian Filter coffee

Indian Filter coffee

The typical Indian Filter coffee originated in the southern states of India is now a famous coffee worldwide. It is made from dried bean powder that rehydrate when mixed in water and milk. It is usually sweeter than the other coffee types.

Turkish coffee

Turkish coffee

Turkish beans are dried and grind to fine powder. This powder is added to warm water and left to dissolve in it. The water with dissolved coffee powder is kept to boil. The coffee flavor is enhanced and completely extracted by the water. The sugar added is according to the one is having the coffee. The perfect Turkish coffee is where the froth layer is thick and creamy.

White coffee

White coffee

This is a famous coffee with its origination in Malaysia. The coffee is prepared by using coffee beans roast in palm oil. This type of coffee is uses condensed milk and sugar for flavoring.

Story first published: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 12:49 [IST]
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