Espresso is a concentrated coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans. It serves as the foundation for various coffee drinks.
An Americano is made by diluting a shot of espresso with hot water. This results in a coffee similar in strength to drip coffee but with a different flavor profile, less intense than pure espresso.
A latte consists of one or more shots of espresso mixed with steamed milk and a small amount of milk foam. It has a smooth and creamy texture, with a milder coffee flavor.
A cappuccino is made with equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam. It has a strong and rich flavor, balanced by the creamy texture of the milk foam on top.
A macchiato is an espresso with a small amount of steamed milk or foam, creating a strong coffee flavor with just a hint of creaminess.
Flat white is made with a shot of espresso and velvety microfoam milk. It has a strong coffee flavor and a smooth, creamy texture, similar to a latte but with a higher coffee-to-milk ratio.
A mocha combines espresso, steamed milk, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream. It's a sweet and indulgent coffee drink, blending the richness of chocolate with the boldness of coffee.
It consists of a shot of hot espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato. The hot coffee melts the ice cream, creating a delightful contrast of temperatures and flavors.
Turkish coffee is made by boiling finely-ground coffee beans with water and sugar in a special pot called a cezve. It's served unfiltered, resulting in a strong and thick coffee with grounds settled at the bottom.
Pour-over coffee is made by manually pouring hot water over ground coffee beans in a filter. This method allows for precise control over brewing time and water temperature, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic cup of coffee.