さまざまな種類のコーヒーの説明

コーヒーに関して言えば、私たちは自分が知っていることに固執する傾向があり、朝のコーヒーがその日の残りの時間の準備を整えることがよくあります.純粋なカフェインのキックを楽しむ人もいれば、フルフレーバーの種類と生意気な砂糖のヒットを楽しんで、苦いコーヒーの味を乗り越える人もいます.好みの飲み物が何であれ、よくできたコーヒーを飲むことは、多くの人にとって必須です。では、どの種類のコーヒーを選ぶべきでしょうか?

コーヒー初心者からバリスタを目指す人まで、さまざまな種類のコーヒーの違いを知ることは重要です。少なくとも、次回のコーヒー ショップ旅行で友達に感銘を与えるでしょう。したがって、ラテとロング ブラックの区別がつかない場合は、オーストラリアで販売されている一般的な種類のコーヒーを紹介する記事を読み進めてください。

コーヒーの種類

朝のコーヒーを飲む方法はいくつかあります。オーストラリアのさまざまな種類のコーヒーのリストを以下に示します。希望する選択肢までスキップすることも、スクロールを続けてすべてをチェックすることもできます。

• カフェラテ
• カプチーノ
• エスプレッソ
• ピッコロ ラテ
• ウィーン
• モカ
• アフォガート
• フラットホワイト
• ロングブラック
• アメリカーノ
• アイリッシュコーヒー
• マキアート
• リストレット
• コールドブリュー
• フラペチーノ
• アイスコーヒー
• カフェオレ
• ニトロ

コーヒーの淹れ方

コーヒーにもさまざまな種類があるように、コーヒーの淹れ方にもさまざまな種類があります。それぞれのスタイルは、ドリンクに特定のフレーバーや力強さをもたらすように設計されており、ラテやアメリカーノなどのさまざまな種類のドリンクは、独自の醸造スタイルを使用してフレーバーをマスターします。一般的なコーヒーの淹れ方には次のようなものがあります:

• エスプレッソ
• リストレット
• しずく
• コールドブリュー

エスプレッソ

エスプレッソ抽出は、エスプレッソ コーヒー マシンを通過した細かく挽いたコーヒー豆から行われます。これはおそらくオーストラリアで提供されている最も一般的なコーヒーの淹れ方であり、私たちの多くが最もよく知っている淹れ方です。エスプレッソ ショットを淹れるには、細かく挽いたコーヒー豆が入った小さなフィルターまたはバスケットに加圧したお湯を流し、非常に濃縮された、力強く、風味豊かなコーヒー ショットを作ります。

リストレット

リストレットは、エスプレッソ ショットと同様の方法で抽出されますが、半分の量の水を短時間で使用するだけです。より短い時間枠で実行することにより、ショットはより濃縮され、エスプレッソ ショットよりもさらに強く大胆なフレーバーが作成されます。

ドリップ

ドリップは、中挽きのコーヒー豆をバスケットに入れ、その上から熱湯を注ぐことで実現します。コーヒーと水の混合物は、バスケットを通ってその下のガラス瓶にろ過され、強くて暗いショットが作成されます.ドリップ コーヒーは、シンプルなブラック コーヒーに最も一般的に使用されます。

コールドブリュー

コールド ブリューを実現するには、粗く挽いたコーヒー豆を室温の水と混ぜ、一定時間 (通常は約 12 ～ 18 時間) かけて抽出します。コールドブリューは通常、冷たい水を使用するため、他のブリューほど強くありません.冷水よりも熱湯の方がより多くのカフェインを抽出できます。

詳細: 自宅で完璧なコーヒーを淹れる方法

さまざまな抽出スタイルがわかったので、これらの抽出で得られるさまざまな種類のコーヒーに飛び込みましょう!

カフェラテ

コーヒーが苦手な方にもおすすめのラテは、コーヒーの苦みを抑えたフォームドミルクで作られています。ラテにはエスプレッソのショットが 1 つまたは複数含まれており (好みの強さに応じて)、その上にミルクが注がれ、泡立つ飲み物が楽しめます。旅行者へのアドバイスですが、イタリアにいるときは必ず「カフェラテ」を注文してください。シンプルなラテを注文すると、グラス 1 杯の牛乳がもらえるからです。

• 原産国: イタリア
• 比率: 1/3 のコーヒー ショット、2/3 の軽く泡立てたミルク
• カップ: ガラスのコップ
• 醸造: エスプレッソ

カプチーノ

コーヒーに関して最も人気のあるオプションの 1 つであるカプチーノは、複数の層があり、味と食感が増しています。最初の層はエスプレッソで構成されており、カフェインのキックを与え、続いて苦いコーヒーの味を相殺するためにスチームミルクのショットが続き、飲みやすいようにフォームミルクの層がトッピングされています.カプチーノは、多くの場合、チョコレート パウダーを振りかけることで仕上げられます。これは、飲む人にわずかな砂糖の影響も与えるため、早朝に最適です.

• 原産国: イタリア
• 比率: 1/3 のコーヒー ショット、1/3 のスチーム ミルク、1/3 のフォームド ミルク - チョコレート パウダーをトッピング
• カップ: セラミックマグ
• 醸造: エスプレッソ

エスプレッソ

他の多くのコーヒーのベースであるエスプレッソは、それ自体で楽しむこともできます。より小さく、より濃縮されたカフェインは、多くのカフェで人気のあるオプションです.通常、エスプレッソにはミルクやエキストラが追加されないため、後天的な味になる人もいますが、単に目覚めたい人には最適です。 An espresso may also be referred to as a ‘short black’ in some venues.

• Country of Origin: Italy
• Ratio: 1 shot of coffee
• Cup:  30ml-5oml shot glass or ceramic mug
• Brew: Espresso

Piccolo Latte

For those who haven’t yet acquired the taste of a straight espresso, the piccolo latte may be your new go-to option. Adding a small amount of foamed milk on top of an espresso shot, the piccolo latte is often considered the middle ground between the café latte and the espresso, making it ideal for those who like a bit of sweetness to their coffee.

• Country of Origin: Italy/Australia
• Ratio: 1 shot of coffee, a dash of steamed milk
• Cup: 5oml-100ml shot glass or ceramic mug
• Brew: Espresso

Vienna

A perfect option for those who need a strong caffeine hit, as well as enjoy something sweet, the Vienna coffee is made up of two espresso shots, with whipped cream mixed in to the drink instead of the usual, traditional milk and sugar. Often topped with chocolate sprinkles, the Vienna is a good option regardless of the weather.

• Country of Origin: Austria
• Ratio: 2 shots of coffee – topped with whipped cream
• Cup: Glass or ceramic mug
• Brew: Espresso

Mocha

Another go-to option for first time coffee drinkers, the mocha is a latte with a few extras, including chocolate powder or syrup added, making it a bit thicker and sweeter than most coffees, while still containing a hint of coffee taste. While it will depend on how much you like sweet things, the choice between a mocha and a latte will be up to you.

• Country of Origin: Italy
• Ratio: 1/3 coffee shot, 2/3 steamed milk (lightly frothed), heaped scoop/pump of desired powder or syrup (typically chocolate) – topped with chocolate powder
• Cup: Glass or ceramic mug
• Brew: Espresso

Affogato

If you’re looking to get coffee and ice cream, why not get both at the same time with an affogato? Most affogato coffees contain vanilla ice cream or gelato in a glass with an espresso shot poured over the top, while some places may also include some liqueur if you’re lucky.

• Country of Origin: Italy
• Ratio: 1 coffee shot, heaped scoop of ice cream – occasionally topped with a special liqueur
• Cup: Glass cup
• Brew: Espresso

Flat White

An absolute nightmare to find when overseas, many Australians are partial to a flat white as their beverage of choice, with the coffee drink often confused with a latte due to their similar ratios and ingredients. A flat white is made with an espresso shot and milk, with the difference coming from the milk itself. While a latte uses frothy or foamy milk, a flat white uses smoother milk, often found lower down in the milk jug, giving the flat white a smoother consistency and texture.

• Country of Origin: Australia
• Ratio: 1/3 coffee shot, 2/3 steamed milk (no froth)
• Cup:  Ceramic mug
• Brew: Espresso

Long Black

Not for the faint of heart, a long black or Americano is a mixture of hot water and two shots of espresso, making it one of the bigger coffee hits you can get. While usually only favoured by those adverse to sugar, or those who want a caffeine hit pure and simple, the long black is generally for coffee veterans. While long black is the preferred name of this coffee in Australia, you’ll probably find that elsewhere, this beverage will be referred to as an Americano.

• Country of Origin: Australia
• Ratio: 1/3 coffee shot, 2/3 hot water
• Cup:  Ceramic mug
• Brew: Espresso

Americano

With a similar makeup to a long black, an Americano coffee is made with one espresso shot and more hot water. As the name suggests, this is a common beverage in America – made popular by American soldiers rationing coffee by watering it down. The main difference between these two drinks however, is the preparation. Americano’s pour the coffee first and then the hot water, whereas long blacks will serve the shots on top, showing off a gorgeous layer of crema.

• Country of Origin: Italy
• Ratio: 1/3 coffee shot, 2/3 hot water
• Cup:  Ceramic mug
• Brew: Espresso

Irish Coffee

While not something that’s guaranteed to make you productive first thing in the morning, an Irish coffee is made with hot coffee mixed with Irish whiskey, sugar and topped with thick cream – and is a popular cocktail. While your local barista may not know how to make one, a bartender may be able to help you out. Some coffee shops may also substitute the Irish whisky with a flavoured syrup instead, like an Irish Crème or an Irish Crème and hazelnut mix.

• Country of Origin: Ireland
• Ratio: 1/3 coffee shot, 1/3 thick cream – with sugar + desired liqueur/syrup
• Cup: Glass cup
• Brew: Espresso

Macchiato

Similar to the piccolo, a macchiato is made using one shot of coffee and a dash of frothed milk. Almost like a baby cappuccino, a macchiato is great for the seasoned coffee drinker who is looking for a quick and simple caffeine hit, with just a hit of sweetness. This drink can also come as an iced option, with a similar taste and look to an iced latte, but be sure to specify if this is what you are after! Otherwise, you may end up with an entirely different coffee.

• Country of Origin: Italy
• Ratio: 1 coffee shot, a dash of frothed milk
• Cup: 5oml-100ml shot glass or ceramic mug
• Brew: Espresso

Ristretto

A ristretto is simply a half shot of espresso. Using the ristretto brewing method, this beverage is a smaller, more concentrated and stronger espresso type for the coffee lover in your life. Plot twist however, the ristretto shot has a slightly sweeter taste than the espresso shot, thanks to its high concentration.

• Country of Origin: Italy
• Ratio: 1/2 ristretto coffee shot
• Cup: 5oml-100ml shot glass or ceramic mug
• Brew: Ristretto

Cold Brew

Much like its brew type, a cold brew coffee is simply a glass of cold brewed coffee. As it is already quite watered down, this drink can be drunk on its own, although milk or flavoured syrups can be added depending on individual taste. Some coffee shops may use this brew type as their go to for iced coffees, iced long blacks or even Frappuccino’s, while others may just serve it on its own. Cold brew also has a slightly sweeter taste and less caffeine than hot coffee mixtures.

• Country of Origin: Japan
• Ratio: 1 part coffee ground, 2 parts cold water – milk, syrup, ice or extra water may be added depending on taste
• Cup: Glass cup
• Brew: Cold brew

Frappuccino

Somewhat of a new age coffee drink is the tasty Frappuccino. You’ll probably be most familiar with this coffee thanks to Starbucks, who trademarked the drink back in 1994. A Frappuccino or Frappe, is essentially a sweet, sugary iced coffee mix that’s blended with milk and different flavourings. The drinks are then topped with whipped cream and even more sugary sweets and syrups. The Frappuccino is basically like a big kid’s milkshake.

• Country of Origin: USA
• Ratio: 1/3 coffee, 2/3 milk or water and desired flavourings- topped with whipped cream, syrups and toppings
• Cup: Glass cup
• Brew: Cold brew/espresso (depending on location)

Iced Coffee

While not as flashy as the Frappuccino, the humble iced coffee is another sweeter coffee type available. An iced coffee is typically made up of an espresso shot, milk and ice, and then topped with a scoop of ice cream. Occasionally, an iced coffee will also come with a flavoured syrup or added sugar. The iced coffee, however, is not to be confused with the iced latte, which only comes with an espresso shot, milk and ice.

• Country of Origin: Algeria
• Ratio: 1/3 coffee, 2/3 milk, ice, heaped scoop of ice cream
• Cup: Glass cup
• Brew: Cold brew/espresso (depending on location)

Café au Lait

A Café au Lait (pronounced cafe oh lay) is essentially a classy take on the classic French Press. A concoction of French Press coffee and scalded milk, this type of coffee offers a bold flavour and often pairs well with a pastry or croissant. Although similar to a latte, the Café au Lait is slightly stronger than a classic latte, as it uses more coffee than the latte does.

• Country of Origin: France
• Ratio: 1/2 hot coffee, 1/2 steamed milk
• Cup: Glass cup or ceramic mug
• Brew: French Press

Nitro

An up-and-coming fan favourite of the coffee connoisseurs is Nitro coffee. Infused with nitrogen gas, nitro coffee is a dense and creamy cold coffee selection that’s perfect for those with a sweeter tooth. The nitrogen gas leaves it with a frothy appearance, not dissimilar to that of a beer or cider. Some coffee shops will even serve their nitro brew on tap too. You can also find nitro coffee in the supermarket for sale in individual cans.

• Country of Origin: USA
• Ratio:  1/3 coffee, 2/3 water – infused with nitrogen gas
• Cup: Glass cup
• Brew: Nitro

What is the difference between single origin and blend coffee?

It’s not uncommon to walk into a coffee shop or supermarket aisle and immediately be bombarded by the many coffee options, making it difficult to choose. In reality, coffee is divided into two types – single origin and blended – and the difference between them is actually very simple.

Single origin means that the entire coffee crop comes from one country, region or even farm. Blended coffee is made up of two or more types of coffee, that come from a few different places. While some coffee enthusiasts swear by the purity of the single origin, coffee blends can also deliver complexity of flavours that make your coffee a more interesting brew. Really, the choice is up to you!

Homemade coffee vs. café coffee

While grabbing a coffee on the way to work, or grabbing one during that mid-afternoon slump, is a common trait among office workers, buying a coffee every day can quickly rack up a big expense. As a result, plenty of coffee drinkers have turned to making their coffee at home, to fill their caffeine fix. Nearly 58% of respondents in a recent Canstar Blue survey indicated that they used their coffee machine every day, with 38% also stating that they had spent less money buying coffee outside of their home since buying their coffee machine.

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While it’s nice to have someone else make your coffee, as well as have a bit more variety when it comes to pods and sachets, how you like your coffee is a personal choice, and knowing the difference between a long black and an Americano may save you from disappointment down the line.

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