Coffea species (Selection)
|
Arabica |
Robusta |
Market |
60-80% |
20-40% |
Taste |
Sweeter |
More bitter |
Caffeine |
Lower |
Higher |
Altitude |
Above 1000 m |
Below 700 m |
|
Filter Coffee |
Espresso |
Caffè Crema |
Developed |
16th century (modernized 1908) |
Late 19th century (modernized 1947) |
Mid 20th century |
Serving size |
Large cup |
Small cup |
Medium cup |
Brewing time |
Slow |
Fast |
Fast |
Roast level |
Light to medium |
Dark |
Medium to dark |
Grind size |
Coarse to medium |
Fine |
Coarser than espresso |
Brewing pressure |
None (gravity) |
High |
High |
Espresso drinks (Selection)
Drink |
Ingredients |
Americano |
Espresso + Hot water |
Macchiato |
Espresso + Milk foam |
Latte |
Espresso + Steamed milk + Milk foam |
Flat White |
Like Latte, but less Steamed milk and less Milk foam |
Cappuccino |
Like Latte, but less Steamed milk and more Milk foam |
Latte Macchiato |
Like Latte, but milk first, espresso poured on top |
Mocha |
Chocolate + Espresso + Steamed milk (+ Whipped cream) |
White Mocha |
Like Mocha, but with white chocolate |