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A Guide to Coffee Types

Whether you prefer your coffee with milk and sugar, lots of foam, ice cubes, or extra coffee, one thing is certain: you love our coffee. Most people drink coffee in a very specific way. From the simplest (straight and black) to the most complex (half-skinny, half 1% milk extra-hot Americano with an extra shot and whipped cream), the ways we order our coffee seem endless.

But let's assume for a moment that we're all coffee beginners. When we approach the coffee counter, look at the bean menu, and see a foreign language: Americano? Mocha? Cappuccino? Latte? What are these crazy words?

To help you solve these problems, FrontStreet Coffee will briefly explain the differences between these coffee types.

Latte

In short, latte means "coffee milk." This type of drink is made with espresso and steamed milk.

Mocha

Mocha coffee is based on espresso and hot milk (usually steamed). However, what makes mocha coffee so special is the addition of cocoa powder, chocolate syrup, or any other type of chocolate additive.

Cappuccino

Cappuccino is an Italian coffee drink made with espresso, hot milk, and steamed milk foam.

Decaffeinated Coffee

Decaffeinated coffee is a drink that contains no (or very little) caffeine. Decaffeination involves removing caffeine from coffee beans through various different techniques.

Espresso

Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely-ground coffee beans. Expect a thick consistency, high concentration of caffeine, and perhaps a little crema (the creamy, oily texture found on top of espresso).

Americano

Americano is a coffee made by adding hot water to espresso. Americano is similar to drip coffee but does have a very distinct flavor profile (the strength of an Americano depends on the amount of espresso added to the water).

Iced

All the coffee types mentioned above can also be served iced. Iced lattes and iced mochas are very popular coffee types during the summer. In most cases, these drinks are made with cold milk instead of steamed milk.

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