Coffee is one of the most beloved and popular drinks in the world. They drink it to wake up, during friendly gatherings and business meetings, and finish off lunch or dinner. In general, coffee is an integral part of our lives. Let's figure out how its popular types differ and which of them you can drink without fear of harming your figure.
Please note that when calculating calories, we did not take into account sugar (only if it is not included in the recipe) and various sweet additives that can be added to the drink.
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Espresso
Energy value:
1 kcal per serving.
Espresso is the basis of all coffee drinks. It cooks instantly and is drunk just as quickly - hence the name. The volume of a cup of espresso is 30-35 ml; it is prepared from finely ground beans, passing water through them under high pressure. Depending on the type of bean, the amount of caffeine in espresso is 35-95 mg.
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What is a coffee card?
A coffee card is a kind of menu with which a visitor can quickly choose the coffee drink he likes. It’s like a menu with dishes - we look at what they offer us in a cafe or restaurant and, focusing on our individual taste and preferences, we choose the appropriate one.
Specialized establishments offer over a dozen types of traditional coffee and its interpretations. Such a menu may also contain other items. Everything depends on the specifics of the establishment. For example, all kinds of desserts, hot chocolate, snacks, cold cuts, ice cream, etc.
Americano
Energy value:
2 kcal per serving.
This type of coffee appeared and got its name during World War II. American soldiers, not accustomed to strong coffee, began adding water to their espresso. The technique was then adopted by local baristas. This is how a new drink appeared, which over time gained enormous popularity. Americano is prepared like doppio - double espresso, and then diluted with hot water in a 1:1 ratio. Sometimes espresso and hot water are served separately so you can dilute the coffee to your liking.
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Varieties of coffee beans
It is almost impossible to list all existing varieties of coffee. It will be enough to familiarize yourself with the most popular ones:
- Arabica with its pleasant sour taste is part of any coffee blend.
- Bitter robusta is not used in its pure form - the beans are added to coffee mixtures to make the drink stronger.
- Liberica is a rare African variety with a pungent and bitter taste.
- Excelsa has an original taste and a bright, rich aroma.
Every connoisseur can distinguish these types by taste.
Cappuccino
Energy value:
60-75 kcal per serving.
The name goes back to the Italian monastic order of the Capuchins, who loved coffee with milk. Due to the similarity of their attire - a brown cassock with a high hood - with a milk cap, the coffee drink soon began to be called cappuccino.
The cup contains equal parts espresso, hot milk and milk foam, and the main art is to maintain the boundary between coffee and frothed milk. Cappuccino is served at 55 degrees in a warm cup, often with cinnamon sprinkled on top. Initially, one cup contained 90 ml, but now 150-180 ml servings are more common.
Cappuccino can be prepared with skim milk, soy milk or low-fat cream, which also affects the calorie content. And the main beauty of this type of coffee is the skill of the baristas, who draw various patterns on the milk foam.
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What syrups are added to coffee?
Sweeteners began to be used in the preparation of drinks in the first half of the 20th century. Their primary purpose was decoration. Later, people noticed that if the sweet top was dissolved immediately, the coffee would taste better.
Today, the ranking of sweet liquids added to coffee is topped by cream. This is a classic espresso ingredient. But to obtain an unusual taste and aroma of the product, you can use toppings.
There are different types of syrups. The classic version is a sugar-fruit solution.
This sweetness is easy to prepare. To do this, for 1 liter of fruit juice you need to take 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. The mixture is brought to a boil and infused.
The most popular types of coffee syrups:
- walnut;
- berry;
- caramel;
- vanilla;
- chocolate;
- ginger;
- lactic;
- coconut.
Each of them gives the finished drink a special taste. Let's look at the most popular topping options.
Walnut
The ingredient is used to reduce cloying. It also helps enhance the flavor of Arabica beans. So, first you need to brew classic espresso in a coffee machine. Then add some ice and a spoonful of nut topping.
The composition beats well. It is better to use a shaker for this. The finished cocktail is ideal for drinking on a hot summer day.
Caramel
This is one of women's favorite sweeteners. Caramel syrup for coffee gives the drink a sweet, delicate note. It is often used to mask the bitterness of strong espresso.
Preparing a cocktail with the addition of this ingredient is simple. Brew an invigorating drink in any way. Without waiting for it to cool, add a few spoons of sweet topping. Complete the composition with orange juice.
Caramel coffee goes perfectly with hot croissants.
Vanilla
Coffee with the addition of this ingredient is liked by all those with a sweet tooth. Vanilla syrup softens the bitterness of Arabica and helps preserve its rich taste. It is recommended to drink a drink with this topping hot.
You need to brew classic Turkish espresso, infuse it and mix it with vanilla sweetness. Warm milk will complement the cocktail.
To prepare a puff drink, all liquids should be poured into the espresso glass in a thin stream. It is better to drink it through a straw.
Chocolate
The combination of strong, invigorating coffee with sweet cocoa topping will appeal not only to women, but also to men. It is believed that chocolate is friends with espresso. They combine well not only in aromas, but also in taste.
The ingredient helps enhance the richness of Arabica beans, giving them a distinct sweet aftertaste. You definitely can’t go wrong if you add strong alcohol, such as cognac, to a cocktail of these ingredients.
Mix hot espresso with chocolate syrup, ice cream and warm milk. Stir the drink well. It is drunk cold. Whipped cream will complement the composition.
Latte
Energy value:
105-130 kcal per serving.
The latte originated in the 19th century as a drink for foreign tourists who found espresso and cappuccino too strong. To make a latte, use three parts milk to one part espresso. The milk is whipped into foam, but more airy and less elastic than in cappuccino, and then poured into coffee. The result is a homogeneous light brown drink with a small head of foam.
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Macchiato
Energy value:
105-130 kcal per serving.
Latte macchiato, or spotted milk, is a type of latte. The main differences from the original are the appearance and method of preparation, as well as a milkier taste. Macchiato is prepared by pouring coffee into frothed milk in a thin stream. Due to this, three layers are formed: milk on the bottom, coffee in the middle and foam on top. A macchiato is a brown spot left on the foam from pouring coffee.
Like latte, this coffee is served in tall, transparent cups. Various sweet syrups are often added to macchiato, which greatly increase the calorie content.
Coffee with ice cream and topping
This recipe differs from the previous one in its complexity, but believe me, when you bring it to life, you will be rewarded for your efforts. So, you will need:
- 2 teaspoons ground coffee;
- 150 ml chilled milk;
- 80 g ice cream;
- 20 ml syrup;
- Ice;
- Whipped cream for decoration.
Prepare espresso according to the usual recipe. Next, take a blender and grind a few ice cubes until crumbly. Add coffee, milk, syrup, ice cream to ice and beat all ingredients until smooth. This coffee is served in a tall narrow glass, garnished with whipped cream.
Tip: play with flavors! The traditional recipe uses creamy ice cream and caramel syrup. You can diversify the taste if you prefer other options. For example, chocolate ice cream and mint syrup. The only thing that is not recommended is to use ice cream with natural additives, for example, berries.
Raf
Energy value:
130 kcal per serving.
Raf is the invention of a Moscow coffee shop in the 1990s. It was named after a regular customer who asked for a drink that was neither too bitter nor too sweet. This is how coffee was born from espresso, cream and vanilla sugar, somewhat reminiscent of creme brulee in taste and color. A portion of classic raff coffee is small, only 130 ml, but due to the cream it turns out to be quite high in calories.
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Coffee composition
Natural coffee grows as green beans. It is picked, processed and transported. Before anyone brews coffee, it goes through the following processing:
- Green grains are sorted.
- They can be fried.
- Roasted beans are placed either in coffee machines, which grind them themselves, or are given for grinding.
- The finished product is packaged.
To make coffee without a coffee machine, you should use a coffee maker or Turkish coffee maker. In this case, coffee begins to be processed at low temperatures, and only then reaches high ones.
The residue does not dissolve. No matter how finely the coffee is grinded, after brewing by any method there will definitely be sediment left.
Flat white
Energy value:
80-100 kcal per serving.
Australians and New Zealanders are still arguing about who invented the drink, which over time became popular throughout the world. One thing is clear - in the 1980s, coffee shops, one after another, began to prepare a new type of coffee, somewhat similar to latte and cappuccino. A portion of doppio was mixed with slightly frothed milk. The drink had a more pronounced coffee taste than a latte, and a special velvety foam, less thick than a cappuccino.
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Types and recipes of coffee drinks
Selecting coffee beans is only part of the task. Coffee can be prepared in different ways, using additives, sweeteners and other products. Therefore, it is worth considering the most common manufacturing methods.
Cappuccino
One of the most popular types of coffee drinks that goes well with desserts. This coffee (like many other cocktails) originated in Italy, where it is still valued today.
To prepare, you only need a shot of espresso and 100 ml of milk. In coffee shops and other establishments, this drink is made using a coffee machine. To prepare milk, a cappuccino machine is used - a special nozzle from which hot steam is supplied under pressure (under its influence the milk quickly warms up and froths).
You can make cappuccino at home without equipment. First you need to brew the ground coffee. This can be done using the usual Turkish coffee maker or coffee maker. The brewed drink must be strained. At the same time, heat the milk to 60°, then beat it until foam forms using a submersible blender or whisk.
Cappuccino is served in warmed ceramic mugs. Coffee is poured into the bottom and then milk is added. The foam formed during whipping must be carefully placed on top of the drink. Additionally, you can sprinkle the cappuccino with cocoa powder, grated chocolate, and cinnamon (you can add various toppings to the list of decorative elements). Some baristas use special stencils to decorate milk froth with designs, turning this type of coffee drink into a masterpiece.
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Mocha
Mocha, cappuccino and latte are different. In all cases, the drink is coffee with milk, but the preparation method varies. Mocha consists of a shot of strong espresso, 50 ml of warmed, frothed milk and chocolate. Depending on the client’s wishes, either a piece of melted dark/milk chocolate or sweet chocolate syrup is added to the drink. Mocha is often decorated with whipped cream and sprinkled with cocoa or cinnamon. Serve kfoe in a tall transparent glass.
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