What’s your favorite coffee?

By Nurture Culture | 01/13/2025

1. Espresso
Origin: Italy
Espresso is a concentrated form of coffee made by forcing hot water under pressure through finely-ground coffee.
2. Americano
Origin: United States
It is believed that American soldiers in Italy during World War II diluted espresso with hot water to mimic the drip coffee they were accustomed to, leading to the birth of the “Caffè Americano.”
3. Cappuccino
Origin: Italy
Named after the Capuchin monks, the drink mimics the color of their brown robes. It consists of equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam, and is often associated with Italian café culture.
4. Latte
Origin: Italy
The word “latte” comes from the Italian “caffè latte,” meaning “milk coffee.” It’s an espresso-based drink with steamed milk and a light layer of foam.
5. Macchiato
Origin: Italy
“Macchiato” means “stained” or “marked” in Italian, referring to the method of “staining” an espresso with a small amount of steamed milk. The drink has variations, with some using more milk for a “latte macchiato” or less milk for a “caramel macchiato.”
6. Flat White
Origin: Australia/New Zealand
This drink is similar to a latte but uses microfoam (steamed milk with small, fine bubbles). Its origin is often debated between Australia and New Zealand.
7. Cortado
Origin: Spain
The word “cortado” comes from the Spanish verb “cortar,” meaning “to cut.” This coffee is an espresso “cut” with a small amount of steamed milk, usually in a 1:1 ratio. It’s a common drink in Spain and Latin American countries.
8. Turkish Coffee
Origin: Turkey (also widely consumed in the Middle East, Greece, and the Balkans)
Turkish coffee is made by boiling finely ground coffee beans in water with sugar, often spiced with cardamom.
9. Café Cubano (Cuban Coffee)
Origin: Cuba
This strong, sweet coffee is made by brewing espresso and mixing it with sugar during the brewing process, resulting in a creamy, sweet concoction. Cuban coffee culture is deeply intertwined with Cuban social life, and “cafecito” is a staple of daily gatherings.
10. Irish Coffee
Origin: Ireland
Irish Coffee is a blend of hot coffee, Irish whiskey, sugar, and cream.
11. Cold Brew
Origin: United States (but the method has roots in Japan)
Cold brew coffee is made by steeping coarsely ground coffee beans in cold water for 12–24 hours.
12. Café au Lait
Origin: France
Café au Lait translates to “coffee with milk.” It’s made with brewed coffee and steamed milk, unlike the espresso-based latte.
13. Vietnamese Coffee
Origin: Vietnam
Known for its strong, sweet flavor, Vietnamese coffee is traditionally made with dark roast coffee and sweetened condensed milk. It can be served hot or iced (Cà Phê Sữa Đá).
14. Affogato
Origin: Italy
An affogato is a simple yet indulgent Italian dessert made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream. Its name means “drowned” in Italian, referring to the way the ice cream is submerged in the espresso.
15. Greek Coffee
Origin: Greece (also popular in the Middle East)
Greek coffee is brewed in a small pot called a “briki.” It’s typically served without milk and has a rich, thick consistency. The coffee is finely ground and not filtered, leaving a residue at the bottom of the cup.
16. Cafe Bombón
Origin: Spain (particularly Valencia)
A popular Spanish coffee drink, a café bombón consists of espresso and sweetened condensed milk in a 1:1 ratio. It’s visually striking with the contrast of the dark espresso and the creamy, white condensed milk.
17. Café de Olla
Origin: Mexico
Café de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee made with cinnamon, piloncillo (unrefined cane sugar), and sometimes cloves or anise. It’s traditionally brewed in an earthenware pot, known as “olla,” which is believed to enhance the flavor.
18. Kopi Tubruk
Origin: Indonesia
Kopi Tubruk is a traditional Indonesian method of making coffee, where sugar is boiled together with the coffee grounds, producing a thick, sweet, and strong brew.
19. Café Raro
Origin: Papua New Guinea
Café Raro is a special coffee drink made with locally grown coffee beans from Papua New Guinea, often served as a latte or espresso with milk. The coffee production in Papua New Guinea is unique due to its mountainous terrain, where beans are often hand-picked.
20. Peruvian Coffee
Origin: Peru
Peruvian coffee is known for its smooth and mild flavor, often with fruity and floral notes.
21. Café Sin Leche
Origin: Spain
Espresso without milk. It’s a common coffee order in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, reflecting a preference for strong, black coffee. 22. Columbian Coffee Origin: Columbia Coffee plants thrive under the shade of banana trees in tropical high altitude climate. They have a rich flowery flavor. Most Columbian coffee is from Arabica beans. Columbian beans are the higher-end coffee.