THE CONNECTION BETWEEN COFFEE & MIND

From the beginning of time through to the modernity of the 2000s, Beverages from around the world have been represented as sign of social connection and gatherings of all kinds. Coffee, amongst these beverages, transcends a simple refreshment into becoming an artful companion, instinctually enhancing the present moment of our daily experiences.

Beyond the simple act of sipping, this book will traverse the very essence of being, delving into the psychology of coffee whilst unravelling the eccentric experiences that connect cultures together. From the simple act of savouring a cup of coffee to unravelling the hidden connections between your dreams, personality, and the coffee preferences you hold dear.

So, for coffee lovers from every corner of the globe, this extraordinary book is sure to provide you with a fun and captivating read into the world of coffee. You never know what you may find!

COFFEE AROUND THE WORLD

Coffee is a remarkable beverage that captivates our senses with its rich aroma, invigorating taste, and comforting warmth. Beyond its traditional and familiar flavour, coffee offers a vast world of exciting and diverse taste experiences. From subtle notes of fruit and chocolate to bold hints of spices and nuts, the flavour profiles found in coffee are as unique and varied as the regions from which it originates.

BLACK COFFEES

DOPPIO

ESPRESSO

Espresso shot (aka Short Black) came to us from Italy and is brewed using an espresso coffee machine. You might not realize this, but espresso is by far the most popular drink since many coffee drinks use it as a base.

RISTRETTO

Ristretto stands for short in Italian, it takes the same amount of coffee grounds as in espresso, and only half of the water volume. Making the end result, even more, concentrated coffee than espresso. In plain words, Ristretto is a shorter or restricted version of espresso with a slightly sweeter taste and less bitterness.

In Italian doppio stand for double or a double espresso! And therefore, Doppio is a double shot of espresso or basically two shots of espresso in one cup. Doppio is brewed the same way as espresso by pouring hot water through a portafilter with a double spout into one cup.

AMERICANO

Americano, once again an Italian term for an espresso shot with extra hot water on top of it. A bit of history, an Americano was invented during World War 2 by European Baristas to make the coffee lighter in taste and more drip-style like for American soldiers’ preferences in taste.

LONG BLACK

If you want stronger Americano coffee, then go for Long Black Coffee. It’s very similar to Americano, except, it uses two shots of espresso and just a bit less hot water to enhance the taste.

RED EYE & BLACK EYE

Red Eye Coffee also is known as Eye Opener or a Shot in The Dark! As all these names suggest, this one is a super-strong drink with lots of caffeine, please be careful with this one, especially, if you are not used to high caffeine dosage.  This drink will wake up and give you that energy kick to get you going in the morning.  Red Eye consists of a cup of drip-filter coffee topped with an espresso shot!  Black Eye is a variation of Red Eye Coffee, but even stronger! Instead of one shot of espresso, two are added to the American drip-style cup of joe.

MILK COFFEES

LATTE

CAPPUCCINO

Italian monks, called capuchins for the distinct hoods of their robes, inspired the name of this espresso drink that’s served with a thick milk foam cap. Traditionally speaking, it’s only called a cappuccino when it is served hot and equal ratios of espresso, steamed milk and foam topping.

The latte was born when American consumers wanted a mild-flavoured version of the bold Italian cappuccino. Rather than a one-third split between the espresso, steamed milk and frothy cap, a latte has a quarter inch of foam and a lot more steamed milk to espresso. Flavouring lattes with one or more dessert syrups is a popular way to drink a latte. Instead of steamed milk and foam, lattes can be made iced and topped with whipped cream.

FRAPPUCCINO

The name “Frappuccino” is specific to Starbucks, who have gone so far as to trademark the name for their line of ice-blended coffee drinks. Other cafes may call them frappes, instead. Don’t let the fancy terms fool you, this is just a coffee milkshake! There are a variety of ingredients that can be used to achieve the desired consistency, but it should be a creamy, frozen treat with a strong coffee flavour.

FLAT WHITE

I’m not sure where I land on the debate between whether a flat white, which originated in Australia, is just a wet cappuccino or a stronger latte, but I do know one thing: it’s delicious. Getting the proportion of espresso to steamed milk right is important, of course, but the most distinctive feature of a flat white is the foam. Micro foam, to be exact, which is said to be made by carefully steaming milk to produce the uniquely dense and creamy milk froth.

PICCOLO LATTE

As you can see from several descriptions here, a lot of coffee drink names are code for ratios between espresso, milk and milk foam. Many started as regional slang for proportion adjustments on the basic cappuccino. Here, the piccolo latte calls for a single full shot of espresso (approximately 30 millilitres) or a double ristretto (which is approximately 20 millilitres). This is served in a demitasse glass and topped up with steamed milk.

CAFFE BREVE

A breve by most standard definitions is the same espresso-to-milk and milk foam as a cappuccino, but the milk in this case is actually half-and-half. Half-and-half, like its name implies, is 50% whole milk and 50% heavy cream. When steamed, this makes a rich, dense milk foam and creamy mix of steamed half-and-half and espresso.

MACCHIATO

Often ordered as an espresso macchiato, this drink is simply espresso with a spot of milk. The word “macchiato” can be translated to mean spotted, stained or marked. If you order this rather than make it at home, take note that some coffee shops will use a dollop of milk foam instead of a drop of steamed milk. If you have a preference between the two, make sure to let the barista know.

LATTE MACCHIATO

The typical espresso macchiato is made by adding the spot of milk to the espresso once it’s in in the serving cup. A latte macchiato, however, reverses the concept of an espresso macchiato. In this drink, the steamed milk is “stained” with espresso, which means the espresso is poured into the milk. Like the difference between a cappuccino and a latte, the latte macchiato has more milk than an espresso macchiato.