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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.
| S/No |
Type of Coffee
Preparation |
Description |
| 1. |
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. |
| 2. |
Flat White |
Single shot of espresso with
steamed milk |
| 3. |
Long Black |
Single shot of espresso with about a
cup of hot water |
| 4. |
Cappuccino |
Single shot of espresso topped with
steamed hot milk and foam, dusted
with choclate powder |
| 5. |
Macchiato |
Single shot of espresso with
steamed milk, it may contain a
spoon of whipped cream |
| 6. |
Cafe Latte |
Single shot of espresso with more
quantity of steamed milk |
| 7. |
Cafe Mocha |
Single shot of espresso with
chocolate syrup, topped with
steamed milk |
| 8. |
Irish Coffee |
Sweetened coffee with a dash of
Irish Whisky topped with whipped
cream |
| 9. |
Cafe Vienna |
Coffee with single scoop of ice
cream and cinnamon |
| 10. |
Cafe Americano
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Espresso that is cut with very hot
water to fill an American size cup |
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.
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| 5. |
Ethiopia |
Medium, pleasant body. Tangy, wild
flavour. Exotic, fruity, intense taste.
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| 6. |
Guatemala |
Spicy, smokey overtones. Rich,
distinctive flviour. 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.
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| 14. |
Nicaragua |
Mild, straightforward flavour.
Good aroma. |
| 15. |
Papua Guinea |
Full, smooth, tropical flavour.
Good, slightly pungent aroma. |
| 16. |
Yemen |
Distinctive, winy flavour.
Creamyrich, delicious aroma.
Slightly bitter aftertaste. |
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