Do you start your day with a cup of freshly brewed coffee? If yes, we are sailing in the same boat. People love coffee for various reasons. Studies claim that coffee contains caffeine which is a natural stimulant that helps in increasing alertness and reducing fatigue. Coffee offers a wide range of flavors and aromas and their diversity in taste appeals to a broad spectrum of preferences.
Coffee often serves as a social catalyst. Be it small get-togethers, coffee dates, catch up with friends at coffee shops, or much-needed coffee breaks at work, coffee fosters social connections. It can be prepared and customized in numerous ways to suit individual tastes, whether it is a simple black coffee, an elaborate espresso-based drink, or a sweet and creamy coffee dessert. So, it is absolutely fair to dedicate one day to the celebration of this ingredient?
This International Coffee Day, let us talk about the six most popular and loved coffee beverages from across the globe. Have a look!
Espresso
One of the classic and most popular coffee beverages, Espresso is a strong, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans. This concoction is the foundation for many other coffee drinks and is known for its bold flavor and crema or the frothy layer on top.
Cappuccino
One of the go-to drinks ordered on dates and catch-ups, cappuccino is made by combining equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. It is often garnished with cocoa powder or cinnamon on top of the foam and is a favorite choice for coffee enthusiasts.
Turkish Coffee
Do you know about a coffee that can predict the future? Yes, Turkish coffee it is. It is a traditional method of brewing coffee where finely ground coffee beans are simmered in water with sugar and cardamom. It is known for its strong and sludgy consistency and is often served in small and beautiful cups.
Filter Coffee
Popularly known as filter kaapi, this South Indian coffee beverage is brewed in a percolator with a metal device that resembles two cylindrical cups, one of which has a pierced bottom that nests into the top of the “tumbler” cup. It is a coffee decoction mixed with hot boiling milk and sugar.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee
This unique coffee drink consists of strong and dark coffee. What sets this coffee apart is its unique preparation done using a drip filter. This iced coffee is served over ice with sweetened condensed milk and offers a delightful blend of strong coffee flavor and sweet creaminess.
Americano
This special coffee beverage is a single shot of Espresso served with a cup of hot water. A lot of people enjoy it as regular brewed coffee with added milk and sugar (optional). However, as per experts, one must keep the quantity of milk to the minimum to bring out Espresso’s best flavour.