CHARACTERISTICS OF COFFEE
The basic characteristics of good coffee are:
1) Taste: The since that leaves in once mouth which depends on the acidity and the bouquet.
2) The Bachets: The sense of smell that is connected with the sense of Taste.
3) Acidity: The most desirable characteristics of coffee which causes the tingling that acts as a stimulant for the senses of taste & smell
4) Density: The texture in the mouth of coffee and the thick or heavy sense that leaves us.
THE BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF ESPRESSO
1) The look: The cream must be thick having brown color with very thin lines. Small or larger bubbles are not desirable.
2) The bouquet must be strong and to remind us aromas from flowers, fruits, nuts, chocolate, spices e.t.c.
3) The desirable taste is strong, thick and velvety.
KINDS OF COFFEE
1) Greek-Arabic
2) Filter
3) Instant
4) Espresso
5) Decafeinated
6) Spiced
The rest of the coffees take their names from the machines that they make it, or the other elements we mix in it, to prepare it cappuccino, Napolitano, mocha etc.
KINDS OF ESPRESSO
1) Regular ( straight)
2) Espresso Cappuccino: Coffee with wiped milk or wiped cream
3) Espresso Cappuccino Chiaro: light with less grams of coffee.
4) Espresso Cappuccino Scuro: Heavy Cappuccino with more coffee in the making. Dark color.
5) Espresso Fred do-Cold Espresso with ice served in a tall glass.
6) Espresso Doppio ( Double) with double portion of grounded coffee.
7) Espresso Macchiato: Regular with one table spoon of whipped milk.
8) Espresso Coretto: Regular with the mix of alcohol or a liqueur.
9) Espresso Lungo or Americano: Regular coffee where hot water is added.
10)Espresso Ristretto: Strong espresso. The grind take less steamed water and is served in a small cup.
11)Espresso Mochaccino: As we make Cappuccino we add chocolate with foamed milk.
12)No fun: Decaffeinated Espresso
