Every self-respecting coffee lover knows how to have a drink in different situations. If you want to cheer up, be sure to grab an espresso. Americano is suitable for long meetings with friends. Well, during summer walks, you can not do without bumble. As you already understood, no one limits the choice. Especially now, when almost any coffee is used to make unique drinks with a wide variety of compositions.
In general, each of the coffee drinks is good in its own way: for example, raffe has a very soft foam, and latte has excellent layers. Well, if you don’t understand what is the difference between them, we, together with the rockets.coffee team, are in a hurry now to help.
Have a universal coffee drink guide to help you understand how and most importantly where to start your morning. By the way, Yevgenia Pashnina, the bar manager of the rockets.concept store, who is also the champion of Russia in latte art 2022, talks about this.
Well, for those who are used to making coffee at home, we remind you of our material with working life tips from a barista.
Espresso
Espresso is the strongest and richest beverage in existence. It is prepared by passing pressurized hot water in an espresso machine.
It can be both an independent drink and the basis of milk or author’s drinks. All coffee lovers are divided into two groups: some prefer espresso for cheering, others – to feel the taste and potential of the grain. In general, choose your fighter. The main thing is not to drink for people who may have increased anxiety from caffeine (as you understand, confirmed by the personal experience of the editor).
American
Americano is an espresso-based black coffee diluted with water to a comfortable concentration. If you remember, it was his manager, Cooper, who said, “Very good coffee.” The most important thing in an Americano is a thin layer of foam, so if you are suddenly served a cup without it in a cafe, you can safely ask for a replacement.
Unfortunately, now this drink has become less popular. Americano rose to second place after filter coffee.
Cappuccino
If you are wondering what is the most popular coffee drink, the answer is right in front of you. Contains espresso cappuccino and milk foam. However, there is an important note here. If you want a balanced sweetness of milk and espresso, increase the standard volume to 180 ml. And if you like milk drinks, the large size is suitable – from 300 ml and above.
Overall cappuccino is the golden mean between latte and flat white. In addition to the differences in the ratio of milk and foam to coffee, different countries make their own changes to the recipe. For example, spices are added: cinnamon in many European countries, and cardamom and cloves in the Middle East.
latte
“What is the difference between latte and cappuccino?” It can stun even the most seasoned coffee lover. We say it once and you remember. The main secret is that there is more milk in a latte than in a cappuccino. Espresso consists of a lot of frothed milk and a thin layer of milk foam on it. Therefore, in principle, even those who do not like the taste of coffee can drink it.
By the way, it is the latte on which baristas create seasonal drinks. So, don’t fret about the departure of Starbucks and the pumpkin ginger latte, probably all the coffee shops in your city will be able to repeat it.
plain white
Flat white is the favorite drink of all residents of the Patriarchs. After the games of course. Simply put: a double espresso with milk. Therefore, it is a rich taste that you cannot find in a cappuccino or a latte. By the way, it is called “flat white” among baristas, and this is because its serving does not imply a large amount of milk foam.
Shelf
According to urban legend, raff coffee was the result of experiments conducted at the Moscow Coffee Bean coffeehouse in the 90s. Director Rafael Timerbaev, a regular visitor of the cafe, refused the usual coffee drinks and asked the barista to come up with something new for himself. This is how the most popular drink in the Garden Ring came about.
Its peculiarity is that it is very dense in consistency due to the cream in the composition. And at the same time, it is very fragrant, as cane and white sugar are used in its preparation. So, as you already understood, there are many more calories on the shelf than in any other drink.
Bumble
As soon as summer begins in the city, bumble, a seasonal drink based on coffee and orange juice, appears in coffee shops. Classic bumble has four ingredients: espresso, orange juice, caramel syrup, and ice. For those who have never tried such a combination, the recipe may seem strange. But you won’t believe how many times he saved the The Fashion Vibes office the morning after parties.
It is believed that this drink was invented in one of the Moscow coffeehouses in the early 2000s and got its name because of its striped color. Bumblebee (or bumblebee) is translated from English as “bumblebee”. But as in reality, history is silent.
filter coffee
Coffee filter – black coffee made by pouring hot water from a layer of ground beans on the filter. Its peculiarity is the use of a lighter roast of coffee than espresso. At the same time, the spectrum of taste becomes brighter: fruity, berry and even floral notes appear in the aroma.
As we said before, this particular drink has become the most popular in recent years, pushing the Americano into the background. And meanwhile, it brought the culture of expertise to a new level.
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Source: People Talk
Errol Villanueva is an author and lifestyle journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a passion for exploring the latest trends in fashion, food, travel, and wellness, Errol’s articles are a must-read for anyone interested in living a stylish and fulfilling life.
