Coffee
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word for it… From cold brew to Indian tea flavour, there’s a lot of choice out there
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veryone knows that Kenya produces some of the world’s best coffee, but do you know your mocha from your macchiato? Or your caffè latte from your cappuccino? There are so many great ways to enjoy a hot (or cold) cup of coffee; so if you’re looking to try something new, or you’ve ever wondered what all the different names mean, 540 has got you covered with our guide to coffee.
ESPRESSO
AMERICANO
CAFFÈ LATTE
CAPPUCCINO
The basis of many other coffee drinks, but an excellent choice in its own right, the espresso is a short, strong coffee that packs a punch. Brewed with a small amount of almost-boiling water and finely ground coffee beans, espressos are served black but can be sweetened to taste.
One of the most popular ways to drink coffee, an Americano – or Caffè Americano – is an espresso topped with hot water. The ratio of espresso to water varies according to the establishment – or to personal preference if brewing at home – but a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:2 is common. Milk and sugar can be added to taste.
This long drink adds steamed milk to espresso – usually one part espresso and three parts milk. Variants of a traditional latte include iced latte, which is served with chilled milk instead of steamed milk, and chai latte, where coffee is replaced with masala chai, a spiced Indian tea.
This frothy favourite dates back to the early 1900s and is a staple addition to menus around the world. Steamed milk is added to espresso, before a final layer of foamed milk. A cappuccino is often finished with a dusting of chocolate powder, too.
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