When friends get together, they always want to go to a cafe. But have you ever encountered a situation where the waiter asks you if you want a latte, cappuccino or Americano? You may not be able to tell the difference. Bigg Jun shares with you!

Espresso

It is an Italian coffee, the kind made directly from coffee. It has a rich flavor, is slightly bitter at first, and leaves a lingering fragrance after swallowing.

How to drink :

Even in a coffee shop, drinking espresso does not require a special environment, and sometimes even does not require a table. Many people like to stand by the bar and watch how the barista makes a cup of espresso gracefully and smoothly, and then bring it over and finish it in three seconds.

Recommended pairing :

1. Fresh lemon water. Since espresso is very strong, it is best to drink some water before drinking it to clear your taste buds, or at least not to be thirsty.

2. Brownie. Because coffee is very bitter, you can pair it with very sweet brownie to neutralize the taste.

Latte

In layman's terms, it is "milk" coffee, which is usually a mixture of coffee and milk in a ratio of 1:2. You can also add maple syrup, vanilla syrup and other syrups to make it more varied.

How to drink :

You can add various flavored fruit juices to latte coffee to change the taste, such as caramel, hazelnut, French vanilla, etc. The way to add is to first add 15 ml of flavored fruit juice to the cup, and then add the ingredients according to the above steps.

Recommended pairing :

1. If you add 15 ml of caramel sauce, it becomes Caramel Cafe Latte

2. Use a 180ml latte coffee cup, attach a coffee spoon and put a small sugar bag on it, and the taste will burst out instantly.

Americano

American coffee, also known as black coffee, is the most common type. It is actually made by adding a large amount of water directly to espresso. It tastes bitter and has a high caffeine content.

How to drink :

A general rule of thumb is six ounces of boiling water to one to two tablespoons of ground coffee. You can adjust this to your personal preference.

Recommended pairing :

Coffee is a very important ingredient in making tiramisu. If you drink a strong dark roasted American coffee while enjoying a tiramisu, the coffee part can be continuously strengthened. In addition, tiramisu is a cake with a lower temperature, and the complementary taste of hot coffee is self-evident.

Cappuccino

One of the representative coffees in Italy is the foam coffee. It is a coffee with steamed milk foam poured into the espresso and topped with milk foam. Compared with latte and cappuccino, latte has a stronger milk flavor.

How to drink :

Traditional cappuccino is one-third espresso, one-third steamed milk and one-third foamed milk, and sprinkled with small particles of cinnamon powder on top.

Recommended pairing :

1. Considering the sweet and bitter taste of cappuccino, the dessert that goes with it: Opera - macarons on caramel, chocolate and fruit, is like a gorgeous stage full of light and color. Paired with cappuccino that makes you feel like you are in love, it fully interprets its deliciousness.

2. The recommended dessert is Japanese-style Matcha - a combination of Matcha cake and red beans. Just take a bite and you will enjoy the rich aroma, smooth texture, and natural freshness!

White Coffee

The color of white coffee is not white. It is made of espresso and milk. It is lighter and softer than ordinary coffee. White coffee has a pure, sweet and aromatic taste.

How to drink :

The purest taste is of course to drink hot white coffee, and of course the ratio of milk depends entirely on personal preference.

Recommended pairing :

1. As a die-hard fan of donuts, I feel that any flavor of donuts goes well with white coffee.

2. Cookies, one of the classic combinations. On weekend afternoons, you can eat a large box of cookies with your friends while drinking white coffee.

3. Fragrant white coffee and sweet and sour fruits are also a good combination.

Macchiato Coffee

Macchiato is espresso with milk foam on top. A macchiato is a cup of espresso with a teaspoon of milk or milk foam as a garnish. Because of the milk foam, it tastes smoother.

How to drink :

Don’t stir with a coffee spoon when drinking. Even if you want to add sugar, it’s best to sprinkle it evenly on the surface of the milk foam and drink it directly at an angle. After taking a sip, remember not to let the milk foam stick to your lips, so that it won’t affect its layering. ”

Recommended pairing :

1. When drinking macchiato coffee, be sure to pair it with chocolate and Chopin, which will greatly enhance the taste.

2. First add syrup into the mug, pour milk to the upper middle of the mug, cover with milk foam, then pour in shot, so that it will leave a mark on the milk foam, finally pour caramel sauce on it, and the flavor of caramel macchiato will come out.

Mocha Coffee

It can be said to be a variation of latte, which is usually made of espresso and milk powder in a ratio of 1:2. Finally, chocolate syrup is added, and white chocolate is also added, which becomes white mocha coffee.

How to drink :

Fill a cup of hot mocha coffee about 70% full, add 2 ounces of warm milk and 1/2 ounce of chocolate syrup, stir to mix, add a layer of fresh cream on top, sprinkle with chocolate chips, and serve with a sugar bag.

Recommended pairing :

Sometimes, whipped cream, cocoa powder, and marshmallows are added to enhance the aroma of coffee and as a decoration. As a dessert to go with it, I recommend yogurt mousse cake. The mousse tastes slightly cool and doesn't feel greasy when paired with mocha.

PS: A moderate amount of caffeine can speed up metabolism, promote digestion, improve constipation, and improve rough skin. Regarding the fact that caffeine can speed up metabolism, there is a saying that coffee can speed up the burning of calories and achieve the effect of weight loss.

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