Who doesn’t like the intense coffee flavour? You have
probably tasted some different types of coffee but I’m sure that you would like
to try more and more. Coffee is an experience of different textures, colours
and flavours.
Espresso
It represents the most intense type of coffee flavour. It is
the original one and if you are brave it can be served without sugar. But if
not, please, don’t sweeten it too much because it may lose its essential
bitterness.
Caffé Latte
It is a typical French coffee. It is prepared with an
espresso and a generous amount of steamed milk. Some people like with a bit of
milk foam and others prefer without it.
Caffé Mocha
It is a variant of caffé latte. It is made with an espresso,
steamed milk and chocolate syrup with milk foam over the top.
Cappuccino
It is probably the most famous Italian coffee. Although it
can be made in different ways, not everybody makes a good one. Once you have
added the coffee and the steamed milk, it is very important to create very
solid milk foam; this is the essence of this coffee. Then you can add a little
cinnamon or chocolate powdered topping.
Carajillo/Correto
Although carajillo (Spanish coffee) and correto (Italian coffe) are
not exactly the same, they would be in the same category. Correto is an
espresso sprayed with liquor such as grappa or cognac. Carajillo is a large espresso sprayed with
liquor (the most known is cognac or brandy but with whisky or rum is also fine)
as well but with a very important difference. First, put sugar and the liquor
in a small crystal glass. Burn the liquor and remove it with a spoon until the
flame was disappeared. Then, add the coffee. Put a cinnamon steak and a little
slice of lemon.
Irish Coffee
Put hot black coffee into a mug and then serve the Irish
whiskey in there with a little amount of brown sugar (better than white sugar)
and mix all together. Finally, gradually add a layer of cream with the spoon,
without mixing with the coffee.
Granita Caffé
It is a cold espresso. Once you have prepared the coffee let
it cold in the fridge. Once it is cold mix it with a glass of crushed ice
cubes. Add sugar to taste.
Café Sour
It is prepared with Kalua, a Mexican coffee liquor. Mix
sugar, lemon juice, a beaten egg white, crushed ice cubes and liquor in a
whisky sour glass.
Frappé
It is a cold drink and it has to be served in a large glass.
It is made in various different forms. In a blender combine cold milk with ice
cubes, vanilla ice cream, coffee and a bit of chocolate and mixture well
blended. It is a delicious combination to be had in summer.
Passion me
It is a coffee originated by the Spanish chef and the coffee
brand Lavazza in 2002. It is made by an espresso, maracuyá juice, crushed ice
cubes and topped with some mint leaves. Add sugar to taste.
