Explanation of the coffees types

Explanation of the coffees types - Americano · Latte · Cappuccino · Flat White

Americano

Sometimes called a caffè Americano, this simple drink is made by diluting espresso with water (either hot or cold water, depending on the desired drink temperature). The Americano is said to have been invented in Italy or Spain after World War II, when Americans sought to replicate the more diluted, large-format drip coffees they were accustomed to back home.

Latte

This milk-based coffee drink is extremely popular throughout the United States. A latte (sometimes called caffè latte) is made by topping a shot of espresso with a large quantity of steamed milk and a thin layer of milk foam

Cappuccino

The most common breakfast drink in Italy, a cappuccino is akin to a latte, but it has a thick layer of creamy milk microfoam. A cappuccino made with equal parts espresso (a two-ounce shot, or doppio), steamed milk, and microfoam. “A traditional cappuccino is served in a six-ounce ceramic mug, and the heady froth of microfoam has the consistency of velvet meringue,”

Flat Coffee

The flat white is among the lesser-known espresso drinks (like the cortado, macchiato, and breve latte) that are beloved by coffee professionals, but can be confusing to consumers. It is a small coffee drink made with around equal parts coffee and milk. The flat white is made by combining espresso with lightly steamed milk. The texture of the milk foam is paramount: the milk is gently steamed to create a soft microfoam, where tiny air bubbles are suspended in the milkfat when compared to, say, a cappuccino, which has a more airy foam.