Interpretation of common coffee types and characteristics, behind-the-scenes allusions, history and definition of six major coffee types

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You drink coffee every day and know their names, but how much do you know about the stories, history and definitions behind them? Go out to eat, look at many dishes on the menu are clueless, in fact, each dish has its own unique local characteristics, history, rather than ask the waiter, it is better to make up for it first, there are a few tricks around the body, really useful.

Espresso $20 (pronounced express-so)

Espresso coffee origin: Espresso, Italian fast meaning, after a short time and high-pressure extraction of coffee will be named Espresso, taste extremely rich, is the base of all kinds of Italian coffee, milk or foam, can change out of different types of coffee. Espresso has several variations, two Espresso called Doppio, shorter extraction time called Ristretto, its Body and back sweet weaker than Espresso; longer extraction time called Lungo, more complex taste. All of the above can be the base of espresso coffee.

Taste: Brown red color, Crema with fine luster, representing fresh coffee beans. Espresso coffee is very rich, with nutty and cocoa bean flavor, with light acid, sweet for a long time to disperse.

Americano $20 (pronounced a-mei-ri-rape-slave)(pronounced lang-black)

Americano·American coffee origin: During World War II, the US military marched in Europe and was not accustomed to European espresso. It tasted too strong, so it added hot water, and Americano came into being. The usual Americano method is to pour hot water into the Espresso, which rinses away the protective film Crema, and the coffee flavor is lighter. Americano has a brother named Long Black, who makes hot water first, then Espresso, without breaking up Crema, so that the coffee aroma is retained.

Taste: When served, the aroma is overflowing, the coffee texture is mellow, with a little fruity acidity, very smooth throat, not as sweet as Espresso, even without milk and sugar, it is also very pleasant, and you can drink the flavor of coffee.

Cappuccino $30

Cappuccino: Cappuccino originally originated in Arabia, generally drunk with coffee grounds and sugar, and spread to Europe by Islam. At that time, Franciscan Catholic monks could not get used to drinking this bitter coffee with grounds, so they added milk and honey. From then on, coffee became brown like a monk's robe, and the name was also named after Francis (Capuchin). Traditional Cappuccino, 25ml Espresso, milk and foam ratio of 1:1:1, coffee is very small, so now the standard of the world competition is one coffee, five parts milk, foam 1-1.5cm thick.

Taste: firm foam, delicate and dense, milk and coffee into one, such as silky soft, sweet back is also good. Drink to the end pull flowers are also clearly visible.

Piccolo Latte $30

Piccolo Latte·Mini milk coffee origin: Latte in Italian means milk, you can imagine its main ingredients. In Italy, Latte is one-third Espresso and two-thirds fresh milk. Piccolo Latte (Italian for small), which is popular in recent years, has half the milk ratio of Latte. Because of the lack of milk, can highlight the original flavor of coffee beans, if too much milk Latte, but failed to drink sweet Espresso, this is a good choice.

Taste: smooth entrance, pleasant temperature, about 65℃, can bring out milk lactose, so do not add sugar also sweet. Milk is not much, can drink coffee sweet strong, Aftertaste strong, drink want to drink another cup.

Macchiato $20 (pronounced mark-kee-ah)

Macchiato means "brand", two drops of milk, or a little milk foam, can be called Espresso Macchiato. In the United States, Macchiato is mostly Latte Macchiato, a glass of milk and a glass of Espresso topped with foam. In February this year, US Datassential Menu Trends showed that American demand for Macchiato is 50% higher than five years ago, indicating that this coffee is very popular.

Taste: Close your eyes and drink Espresso Macchiato. In fact, it is no different from Espresso. It is also rich and mellow. You must carefully taste it to drink a light milky taste.

Affogato ice cream coffee price to be determined (pronunciation: Ah-fo-plus-picture)

Affogato, Italian for immersion, is the authentic Affogato when you dip a ball of frozen vanilla ice cream or Italian vanilla ice cream Gelato in hot espresso. Some versions add Amaretto marzipan, others Biscotti marzipan to drain the coffee. This sweet dessert, hot and cold, is a summer delicacy.

Taste: coffee aroma brings out the sweet ice cream. The "juice" of melted ice cream and coffee is as smooth as frozen clouds.