If you have walked into a coffee shop anywhere, then you know that coffee isn't just coffee — there are many varieties of this roasty, aromatic drink. But what’s the difference between a cappuccino and a macchiato, and how do you get the new barista to make you a cup of Café Bombón? From the basic espresso to the popular icy frappé, here are 28 coffee drinks and what goes into them.
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Also referred to as a "shot of espresso,” it’s made by blasting hot water through compacted finely ground beans. An espresso is a smaller drink than a regular cup of drip coffee, but it’s more concentrated.
This is the same thing as a "double shot of espresso" — two shots of espresso poured into one glass. Note that a shot or two of espresso doesn’t have more caffeine than a regular cup of coffee.
In an Espresso Lungo, water goes through the beans for a longer time period. You get more caffeine this way, but the drink will taste more bitter.
Water goes through beans shorter for a shorter amount of time, giving you a more concentrated drink.
Here’s where we start to branch out. Add hot water to a shot or two of espresso and you get an Americano!
A Long Black is identical to an Americano in terms of ingredients, but you pour the hot water first, then add the espresso. One can argue it tastes the same as an Americano.
If the taste of coffee is too strong, know that you have many options that will take the edge off…like the latte!
Add chocolate flavoring and you get a mocha latte.
For a richer version of the latte, use half-and-half instead of milk.
When you order a macchiato, what you’re getting is a Latte Macchiato ("milk stained").
A variation on the macchiato is the caffè macchiato ("coffee stained”).
While a latte usually contains a bit more milk, a cappuccino contains equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk.
It’s like a regular cappuccino, but with more milk.
It’s like a regular cappuccino, but with less milk.
If you want a latte with coffee instead of espresso, then order a café au lait.
For a flat white, the micro-foamed milk should be heated consistently so that it doesn’t split into bubbled froth and scalding liquid. It’s usually served in a small ceramic cup.
The café bambón is a small, milky beverage served in a clear glass to show off the layers of condensed milk and espresso.
When you top an espresso with whipped cream, you get an espresso con panna.
The cortado is an espresso cut with a bit of warm milk, which reduces its acidity.
If you can’t choose between coffee and an espresso, have both in a red eye!
And there's the lazy eye if you want to limit your caffeine intake.
If you want an extra shot of espresso, get a black eye.
If you really need the caffeine, you’ll want the dead eye.
Imagine this: You’re in a coffee shop, but for some reason, you don’t feel like drinking coffee. That’s OK! You can order a steamer (sometimes called a “Babyccino”), which is just steamed milk without any coffee. Add a shot or two of flavoring to make it more interesting.
The corretto is a shot of espresso mixed with liquor — usually brandy, cognac, or liqueur.
In this drink, “black” refers to one part coffee liqueur, and “white” refers to one part milk.
On a hot sunny day, cool down with an affogato — a scoop of ice cream topped with an espresso.
Of course, there’s also the popular frappé. It contains ice, sugar, espresso, and usually some kind of flavoring, all blended together.
Source: Mental Floss
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