Takeaway coffee beans - the 6 types you're most likely to buy in a coffee shop

There are many types of coffee in cafés. Each differs not only in taste, but also in aroma or appearance. They all have their own special characteristics - almost everyone has their favourite among the coffees. Takeaway coffee - Story Coffee's coffee roasting plant in Warsaw presents the 6 types of coffee you can most often buy in cafés.

1. espresso - the most popular in coffee shops

When we think of café coffee, most of us think of espresso. This coffee has become famous for its excellent taste and for being a so-called energy shot. Preparing espresso is a real art. This is because it requires careful preparation, going through key steps. Coffee should be served with water to rinse the taste buds before tasting the drink. It is advisable to prepare the espresso with coffee bean 100% Arabicaso that it is intense and aromatic.

2. mocha (or mocha) - takeaway coffee with a chocolate note

The coffee is sure to appeal to chocolate lovers. In this drink, espresso is combined with the taste of chocolate syrup or thick chocolate (can be milk or dark chocolate). Mocha In cafés, it is served in glasses like a latte macchiato, i.e. a thick glass with high walls. The mocha is often complemented by cocoa, which is sprinkled on top of the thick foam. The coffee is best prepared with beans 80% Arabica and 20% Robusta.

3. Cappuccino - the coffee roaster in Warsaw recommends!

Cappuccino is one of the most popular coffees. In Italy, this sweet coffee is usually drunk with breakfast, nibbled with a biscuit or croissant. Cappuccino is distinguished by its high milk content, hence its sweetness. In Poland, many people like to drink coffee in the afternoon or just in a café, choosing to drink it with a piece of tasty cake. Cappuccino is made from espresso (25 ml) and foamed milk (125 ml). The same beans are suitable for preparing the coffee as for mocha.

4. latte - you'll find it in every coffee shop

A classic in coffee shops that is loved by people all over the world. Latte is a milky and extremely mild coffee that is served in large or tall glasses. To make it, we need a double espresso, milk and milk foam. The ratio of milk to brewed coffee is 3:1 or 5:1. To some, the coffee resembles a cappuccino, but the latte is not as frothy. In the case of a latte, the foam is a decoration and not the main point. For preparation, the best coffee beans 70% Arabica and 30% Robusta.

5. latte macchiato - three-layer takeaway coffee

The famous three-layer coffee is served in tall, clear legged glasses. W latte macchiato three separate layers - milk - should be visible, coffee beans with milk and foam. At the very bottom is placed ¼ of the espresso, above it ¾ of the milk, and at the very top the delicate white foam. Some believe that coffee can also be a dessert, especially as it is often garnished with additives (such as caramel syrup). Coffee roasting plant in Warsaw suggests that the 60% Arabica and 40% Robusta bean coffees will work well for making latte macchiato.

6. ice latte - ideal for summer refreshment

In the summer, lots of people go to cafés to sit outside and have a nice time with their loved ones. On hot days, it is perfect for ice lattewhich tastes delicious and is refreshing. Iced coffee can be prepared in a variety of ways. Suggested proportions are, for example, 40 ml of espresso and 130 ml of milk. To this we add a few ice cubes. Some people additionally enrich the taste of the coffee drink with, for example, chocolate, flavoured syrup or whipped cream. In some variations, the ice latte also appears with ice cream. To bring out the full flavour of the drink, it is advisable to choose coffee beans 70% Arabica and 30% Robusta for its preparation. High quality freshly roasted coffee beans you will find in our shop!