Representative varieties of coffee beverages including espresso, caffè latte, cappuccino, and americano.
Overview
Coffee Beverage Varieties
Coffee beverage varieties offer diverse options based on extraction methods, milk content, and mixing ratios. Italian-style drinks based on espresso (caffè latte, cappuccino, americano, etc.) and drip coffee-based drinks (café au lait, American coffee, etc.) are representative examples. Understanding the characteristic flavors and serving methods of each variety allows for a richer coffee experience.
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| code | slug | name | description | base | milkContent | origin | ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | espresso | Espresso | A concentrated coffee brewed under high pressure in a short time. | Espresso beans (dark roast, extra fine grind) | false | Italy | |
| 02 | caffe-latte | Caffè Latte | A smooth coffee made by adding steamed milk to espresso. | Espresso | true | Italy | Espresso:Milk = 1:4 |
| 03 | cappuccino | Cappuccino | Coffee made with espresso, steamed milk, and foam milk. | Espresso | true | Italy | Espresso:Steamed Milk:Foam Milk = 1:1:1 |
| 04 | americano | Americano | Coffee made by diluting espresso with hot water. | Espresso | false | Italy (created by American soldiers) | Espresso:Hot Water = 1:3 |
| 05 | cafe-au-lait | Café au Lait | A French-origin coffee made by adding milk 1:1 to drip coffee. | Drip Coffee | true | France | Coffee:Milk = 1:1 |
| 06 | caffe-mocha | Caffè Mocha | A dessert-like coffee made with espresso, chocolate, and milk. | Espresso | true | United States | |
| 07 | espresso-macchiato | Espresso Macchiato | Espresso with a small amount of frothed milk added. | Espresso | true | Italy | |
| 08 | flat-white | Flat White | An Australian-origin coffee made with espresso and finely textured steamed milk. | Espresso | true | Australia/New Zealand | |
| 09 | american-coffee | American Coffee | A light and refreshing coffee made with lightly roasted coarsely ground beans. | Drip Coffee (light roast, coarse grind) | false | Japan (Japanese-English term) | |
| 10 | drip-coffee | Drip Coffee | Standard coffee brewed by pouring hot water through a filter. | Drip extraction | false | Germany (invented by Melitta) |