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Different Kinds Of Espresso Coffee

by DK
different kinds of espresso coffees

At Little Coffee Bean n the UK, you can find a variety of espresso-based coffee drinks similar to those found in other parts of the world. Here are some popular ones:

  1. Espresso: A strong and concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans.

  2. Cappuccino: Made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. It’s typically served in a small cup and topped with a sprinkle of cocoa or cinnamon.

  3. Latte: Consists of espresso mixed with a greater amount of steamed milk and a small amount of milk foam on top. It’s usually served in a larger cup.

  4. Flat White: Similar to a latte but with a higher coffee-to-milk ratio and a velvety texture. It’s made by pouring microfoam (steamed milk with fine, velvety bubbles) over a shot of espresso.

  5. Macchiato: Traditionally, this is an espresso “stained” with a small amount of milk or milk foam. There are variations such as the “Café Macchiato” where espresso is “stained” with a dollop of foam.

  6. Americano: Made by diluting a shot of espresso with hot water. It has a similar strength to drip coffee but with a different flavor profile.

  7. Mocha: Combines espresso with steamed milk and chocolate syrup or cocoa powder, often topped with whipped cream.

  8. Irish Coffee: Though not originally British, it’s quite popular. It’s made with hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and topped with cream.

  9. Iced Coffee: Read about these in another post!

These are just some of the many espresso-based drinks you can find at Little Coffee Bean in the UK.

Different countries have their own variations or specialty drinks as well.