A list of different types of coffee
And everything that you'll need to help you make them.
A Compilation Of The Different Types Of Coffee
There are different types of coffee. Coffee for beginners and coffee for veteran coffee drinkers.
Most people are so used to their usual coffee that it does not even occur to them to try new flavors. Have you ever considered expanding your coffee horizons? If you have, do you know all the options available to you?
For someone who considers himself a coffee expert, I was actually surprised at the number of coffee drinks out there. When it comes to coffee drinks, the options are limitless. I’m going to take you through the different types of coffee drinks obtainable, so you’ll know the options available to you when you’re ready for something new.
Coffee Beans
Like with other fruits, there are different species of coffee out there. However, the beans used for coffee come in two species:
Arabica
Robusta
Most of the coffee produced in the world today are made from Arabica beans. However, Robusta beans happens to be a much bitter and stronger specie and can be used in different types of espressos including those that’ll rather have really strong coffee.
Categories of different types of coffee
When it comes to coffee categories, the coffee drinks are actually the major difference. There are lots of brew methods from which coffee obtains its most unique flavors, and we’ll be taking a look at some of these methods. Below are some of the biggest coffee drinks around.
Black Coffee –
Black Coffee –
Black coffee might not be the first flavor coffee to come to mind when you are thinking about different types of coffee but depending on the type of coffee you are drinking you could be pleasantly surprised by the many different coffee flavors and aromas that come from just black coffee. You don’t need to add anything to alter the flavor of this coffee. It is best served straight from the flask once brewed.
A few things you might need if you like your Coffee Black
Coffee with Milk and/or Sugar –
Coffee with Milk and/or Sugar –
No this isn’t the most different type of coffee but changing the proportions as well as the aroma and flavors of your coffee with milk and sugar could open a world upon your palate. This coffee is brewed like black coffee; the only difference is that you add dairy products like sugar and milk or cream or any other artificial sweetener to alter its flavor when brewing is complete.
A few things you might need if you like your Coffee with Cream or Sugar
Espresso –
Espresso –
When discussing different types of coffee Espresso is a universe all to itself. The first Espresso machine was created in Turin, Italy by Angelo Moriondo in 1884 but was used only for bulk orders. It wasn’t until 1901 when inventor Luigi Bezzera, from of Milan made improvements to the original and subsequently sold his design to Desiderio Pavoni. Pavoni founded the La Pavoni company and began to produce the first espresso machines.
The Espresso became popular, particularly in the United States in the form of Cappuccino.
Espresso is made by forcing hot water through finely ground compacted coffee via pressure. The process produces a thick beverage, almost syrupy.
This coffee has a well-grounded and packed brew method.Many prefer to add Milk or a little amount of water to give it a different strength and taste.
A few things you might need if you like Espresso Coffee–
Brew Styles of coffee
Cold Brew –
Cold Brew Coffee –
Cold brew coffee is a different kind of coffee all together. It is one of only a few types of coffee that is different not only because of its taste but its temperature. Cold Brew Coffee originated in Japan where it had been done for centuries before spreading to the wider world.
Typically the water is chilled but sometimes simply kept at room temperature. The coffee grounds are filtered out of water once they have been steeped using a filter, a French press or metal sieve. In the “Toddy” system of cold brew the coffee is more concentrated and diluted with ice, water or milk.
This brewing method does not require hot water. However, a longer brewing time is need to produce the cold coffee beverage.
A few things you might need if you like Cold Brewed Coffee–
Drip or Filtered Coffee–
Drip or Filtered Coffee–
Once found mainly in specialty coffee shops Manual Drip filtered Coffee makers have made their way into the hands of the mainstream.
These devices offer the coffee maker more control over brewing controls beyond the limitations of a coffee machine.
This coffee is put in a paper filter while hot water is added to it, letting it drip down the carafe.
Great for the Coffee purist in you.
A few things you might need if you like Drip Filtered Coffee–
French Press Coffee–
French Press Coffee–
This coffee is made from those French press brewers where a plunger is used to apply pressure on the coffee in other to differentiate the coffee grounds from the finished drink.
The French Press is goes by many different names around the world. In Austrailia its called simpley ‘Coffee Plunger”. In Italy ” Caffettia a Stantuffo” In Germany “Stempelkanne”
In Frace of course they do not call it a French Press, They instead call it “Cafetiere” Whatever the name this simple design of a coffee tool is a must have for simple and in a rush coffee making. It’s so simple that both novice and long time coffee drinkers alike can appreciate it.
A few things you might need if you like French Press Coffee–
Iced Coffee–
Iced Coffee –
It is widely believed that Iced Coffee began in Algeria in the mid 19th century and was originally prepared with coffee syrup and cold water.
Iced Coffee, is not to be confused with cold brew coffee. It is typically brewed hot and chilled by pouring it over ice. Many iced coffee drinkers prefer either stronger coffee or simply brewing their coffee strong because of the dilution that occurs once the hot coffee melts the ice.
Sometimes it is prepared by hot brew and left to cool before adding ice. This method is straight forward and is a favorite for those warm summer days when you want the coffee pick me up without all the heat.
A few things you might need if you like Iced Coffee–
Moka coffee-
Moka –
Named after the city of Mocha in modern day Yemen. The Moka pot was created by Italian engineer Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. The Mocha Pot quickly spread and is most commonly used in Europe and Latin America. For those used to push button coffee making this simple design can seem foreign. Given it’s wide use it takes little time to get a good grasp of its use. Typically durable you can easily get years of use from a single Mocha pot. Many are passed down through generations. An engraved Mocha Pot is a great gift for a coffee afficianado.
A moka pot is used to brew this coffee. The moka pot helps by passing water across the coffee through pressurized steam.
Many people take ther appearance of a Moka pot to believe that it is a relic of coffee drinkers when in fact this is a timeless piece of the coffee making world. Simple and straight forward it doesn’t take long to master the Moka pot coffee making skill.
