There are many different types of coffee that suit the individual.

I hope this page can provide more information for the coffee lovers.

Coffee Terminology:

Aroma -     Refers to the odour a coffee creates during brewing.

Body -       Refers to the weight and texture of a coffee in the mouth.

Flavour -    Refers to the total impression of aroma, acidity and body.

Acidity -    Characteristic of high grown coffees.

                High in acid: sharp, pleasing piquant flavour.

                Low in acid: flat and dull in flavour.

 

Type of Coffee Preparation	Description	Serving
Espresso	Usually served in a one ounce measure, espresso is made by forcing stream through the coffee grounds. You could choose different type of coffee beans.	25-30 ml coffee in 70-90 ml cup
Flat White	Single shot of espresso with steamed milk	25-30 ml coffee in 170-220 ml cup with 5 mm foam
Long Black	Single shot of espresso with about a cup of hot water	50-60 ml coffee in 170-220 ml cup
Cappuccino	Single shot of espresso topped with steamed hot milk and foam, dusted with chocolate powder	25-30 ml coffee in 170-220 ml cup with 10-15 ml foam and dust with chocolate powder
Macchiato	Single shot of espresso with steamed milk, it may contain a spoon of whipped cream	25-30 ml coffee in 70-90 ml glass with foam on top
Cafe Latte	Single shot of espresso with more quantity of steamed milk and milk foam	25-30 ml coffee in 170-220 ml glass with 10 mm of steamed milk and milk foam on top
Cafe Mocha	Single shot of espresso with chocolate syrup, topped with steamed milk	25-30 ml coffee in 170-220 ml cup or glass with chocolate syrup and 10-15 mm foam on top
Irish Coffee	Sweetened coffee with a dash of Irish Whisky topped with whipped cream	25-30 ml coffee in 170-220 ml glass with Irish whisky and 5 mm whipped cream
Cafe Vienna	Coffee with whipped cream and topped with chocolate powder	50-60 ml coffee in 170-220 ml cup. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle of chocolate powder.
Cafe Americano	Espresso that is cut with very hot water to fill an American size cup	50-60 ml coffee in 170-220 ml glass. Can be served with ice.
Ristretto	Also known as Restricted Pour. It is a special short shot of coffee similar to an espresso but produced in a modified way to capture the true coffee essence. The ristretto shot is produced with a reduced volume of water and the extraction process is much shorter.	10-15 ml coffee in 70 - 90 ml cup. Traditionally  served with a glass of water.
Doppio	Another name for double espresso.	50-60 ml coffee in 70 - 90 ml cup. Traditionally  served with a glass of water.
Piccolo	Also known as Cortado. Piccolo is a single espresso shot in a machiatto glass, which is then filled with steamed milk in the same way as a caffe latte to give a 3 oz drink, with a 1:2 ratio of coffee to steamed milk, and about 0.5 cm of foam on the top.	25-30 ml coffee with steamed milk in 70-90 ml glass with 5 mm milk foam on top. Coffee to milk ratio is 1:2.
Affogato	Coffee beverage dessert taking the form of a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.	25-30 ml coffee in 170-220 ml glass with a scoop of ice-cream.

 

Coffee from different part of the world:

S/No	Countries	Description
1.	Brazil	Slightly bland taste, sweetish, woody. Medium to light, rounded body. Largest producer in the world
2.	Colombia	Rich but unclear flavour, heady aroma, buttery body. Most production used for blending. World's second largest producer
3.	Costa Rica	Full, rich body. Excellent aroma. Tangy, sweet taste.  Hearty and robust.
4.	El Salvador	Mild body, unconvincing flavour. Slightly sweet taste.
5.	Ethiopia	Medium, pleasant body. Tangy, wild flavour. Exotic, fruity, intense taste.
6.	Guatemala	Spicy, smokey overtones. Rich, distinctive flavour. Medium to full body.
7.	Haiti	Exotic, slightly sweet. Mellow, soft flavour. Fair to medium body.
8.	Hawaii	Rich, aromatic flavour. Medium body. Mellow, smooth taste.
9.	India	Rich, sweet body. Balanced, strong flavour. Often used in Mocha blends.
10.	Indonesia	Spicy, sweet taste. Rich, sweetly mellow body. Smooth, full flavour. Leaves dry aftertaste.
11.	Jamacia	The famous Jamacia Blue Mountain. Perfectly balanced flavour, aroma and acidity.
12.	Kenya	Distinctive dry, winy aftertaste. Bright, fresh, full flavour.
13.	Mexico	Sweet, heavy, slightly sour taste. Attractive aroma. Light, rich flavour.
14.	Nicaragua	Mild, straightforward flavour. Good aroma.
15.	Papua Guinea	Full, smooth, tropical flavour. Good, slightly pungent aroma.
16.	Yemen	Distinctive, winy flavour. Creamy rich, delicious aroma. Slightly bitter aftertaste.