Six Coffee Types and How to Make Them
Espresso
1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
Strong, complex and full-bodied, there’s no beating an authentic Italian-style espresso. Best served exceptionally hot, it’s good practice to warm your espresso cup beforehand with a drop of hot water. Pour in 35ml freshly brewed coffee and enjoy the caffeine hit.
Americano
1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
100ml freshly boiled water
Prefer a long coffee with a little less intensity than a shot of espresso? An Americano is an excellent choice. Simply add 35ml freshly brewed coffee to a cup and pour over freshly boiled water.
Latte
1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
250ml steamed milk
A latte has a higher percentage of steamed milk than a cappuccino: 1 part coffee, 3 parts milk. Add 35ml freshly brewed coffee to a tall glass and top up with steaming hot milk. Finish with a spoonful of foam.
Cappuccino
1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
150ml steamed milk
Cocoa powder (to serve)
The recipe for the perfect cappuccino: equal parts coffee and foam, and half the amount of milk. Pour 35ml freshly brewed coffee into your cup, so it’s a little less than halfway. Top up with the steaming hot milk and a 4–6cm layer of froth. Dust with cocoa powder as the professionals do.
Mocha
1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
250ml steamed milk
1 tsp hot chocolate powder
Hot chocolate and coffee = the best of both worlds. Pour 35ml freshly brewed coffee into your cup and stir in the hot chocolate powder until smooth. Add steamed milk, followed by a dash of foam. (Squirty cream optional…)
Macchiato
1 espresso shot (18g ground coffee + 35ml freshly boiled water)
50–100ml steamed milk
For those that like the lightest splash of milk with espresso, master the art of the macchiato. Add 35ml freshly brewed coffee to a cup, followed by a drizzle of steaming hot milk. The pièce de résistance? 2–3 tsp of foam.
