Everybody knows cappuccino, latte macchiato or latte, even the ones who are not particularly versed in the world of coffees. However, there are many variations of coffee, which are not more complicated than these classics, are made of ordinary ingredients, but for some reason, they are less well known. Bombón Café The café bombón is a real candy bomb, made of sweet condensed milk and espresso. It originates from Valencia, Spain, but soon became popular throughout the country. Since condensed milk is very sweet in itself, the use of other sweeteners is unnecessary. Usually, it is served in a glass, which allows the layers to be seen because the condensed milk…

How could we define melange? This is certainly not an easy task because there are many variants of this coffee type both in terms of appearance and preparation. There are already heated debates on how to write down the name („mélange” in a french way or simply „melange”). So if we order a melange or mélange in a coffee house we may get a drink similar to Latte Macchiato where the sugar is replaced by honey but originally this drink was about something else. Melange is mostly popular in Austria, Switzerland, and Netherlands. It is often compared to Latte and Cappuccino but some characterize it as the blend of the…

The definition of cappuccino The cappuccino in a coffee-based drink that is made with espresso coffee and hot milk, the top covered with delicate milk foam. Cappuccino is most often prepared with an espresso machine, which is heated to about 70 °C temperature and is under a pressure of 0.7 to 1.0 atmospheres. The espresso beverages give the lower third of the beverage’s volume, this is followed by a similar amount of creamy hot milk, which is prepared by the vapor of the espresso machine. The upper third of the drink (minimum 1 cm of thickness) is covered by the foam made during the steaming, which may be ornamented with…

You are in a hurry but cannot start your day without a fresh cup of coffee. Or you are enjoying a nice weekend and you want to dedicate a few minutes of your time in order to make a cup of coffee that will blow your mind. Let us check some recipes which prove that coffee can be something special. Hot Buttered toffee coffee First of all, I need to disappoint all those who are on a diet or live a healthy life, because this cup of coffee is not for those who are looking for a weight loss beverage. But, I think it Is worth the calories. Ingredients you…

Coffee is a national drink in Vietnam, and is one of the things to enjoy in Vietnam. This is not surprising given the excellent quality of the coffee trees grown in the Central Highlands, especially the area around Buon Ma Thuot which undoubtedly produces the best coffee in Vietnam. The fertile soil and the ideal climate guarantee the best harvests of Arabica and Robusta coffee, as well as the rare Catimor grains which offer a strong effert, and coffee beans naturally lack caffeine. Civet for the gourmets For the more adventurous, there is some popular weasel (or civet) coffee, which consists of coffee beans that have been eaten and partially…

Richer than a latte, creamier than a cappuccino, but still carrying the real coffee aromas. This is Flat White, a real specialty for open-minded coffee lovers. A drink, which is a transition between strong, short blacks in the morning and the light lattes and cappuccinos of the afternoon. Maximum intensity, perfect softness. There are several theories circulating in the public consciousness about the origin of this drink. Some people think that it comes from New Zealand, others consider Australia as its birth of origin. According to an Australian food historian, the name originates from Sidney, where basically it meant milk fortified with espresso, thus separating from the “short black” and…

A little history The coffee as a subject is inexhaustible. There are many varieties consumed all over the world with similar passion. The strong Turkish coffee is hard to compare with the light American, which is drank in huge quantities by the Yankees. The tradition of coffee drinking is originated from the Arabs. The first coffee shipments arrived in Europe in the 1600s. At first, it was only men’s privilege to go to the café, then separate salons were opened for the ladies for this purpose. Stendhal would have rather given up on love than on coffee, Agatha Christie mixed her coffee with coriander and cardamom. Italy is definitely inevitable…

Both chocolate and coffee provide unique culinary experiences and is no coincidence that both products are so popular because they have a lot of common features. The main raw material for chocolate and coffee both grow in the tropics. Organic-rich soil, high rainfall and smooth and balanced, at least 17-20 ° C temperature is essential to their development. However, while coffee-growing is dominant in Central and South America, cocoa is cultivated in the African continent: Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria. Both the flavors of their seeds is characterized mainly by the bitterness and just as we distinguish the softer Arabica and the more bitter Robusta varieties, we may find three…

Decaffeinated coffee is a strange phenomenon, because most of us drink coffee for its stimulating effect, besides its aroma. Many people do not see the point and think that it is like alcohol-free beer: the essential is missing. But decaffeinated coffee may not be pointless. Many people do not consume caffeine due to health problems, but neither want to give up the taste and the experience. This is either true for those who love coffee so much that they consume 5 cups of coffee per day. Obviously, this amount can encumber the body, so sometimes it’s better if we dispose of caffeine. One thing is important to clarify: the decaffeinated…