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While there are many 




 out there in the consumer market, there are
really only two main species of coffee plant.

The first, and most traditional, is Arabica, which is considered to be far superior in flavor ± the
champagne of coffee, if you will. The other variety, Robusta, is higher in caffeine and tastes far
bitterer and more acidic, which makes it less than preferable for most domestic use, but on the
upside it can be cultivated in areas where Arabica won¶t grow. This makes it a cheap substitute
for Arabica, which sees several coffee companies add small amounts of Robusta to their product
lines as µfiller¶. Finest quality Robusta beans are sometimes used as ingredients in certain
espresso blends, but these are somewhat of an acquired taste.

Of course, both Robusta and Arabica have sub-varieties, much the same way as wineries have
different blends of wine. Traditional Arabica coffees can be Mocha or Java varieties while, on
the more exotic side, there¶s a very expensive gourmet variety of Robusta called the Indonesian
Kopi Luwak.

What makes this bean so unique is that the beans are gathered from the droppings of the
Common Palm Civet, an animal whose digestive processes give the bean a very distinctive
flavor.

Most varieties aren¶t anywhere near as bizarre as that. In fact, most varieties or 



plant are categorized on where they were grown, rather than any scientific basis. Just as with
wineries, a different geographic location can greatly affect how the plant grows( see c




), and how its bean tastes, as can the nutrients that feed into that particular area¶s
groundwater system and soil.

But as a consumer, all you need to know is this« ³coffee taste good.´

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, you can normally buy green coffee beans from a local
roaster company listed in the Yellow Pages, or from accompany selling beans online. Prices
generally come in at about 15% less than you would pay for pre-roasted beans, and if you go
through a provider that specializes in green coffee beans, you can pay a lot less. Generally, the
price difference between top quality beans and average beans is negligible in small amounts, so
you might as well pay for quality.


 



 in a cool, dry, dark place, that allows air to circulate, as leaving
them in plastic wrapping for months on end can see them sweat and/or get moldy.

When purchasing, you should know that a price list of standard bean types, such as Colombian or
Kenyan, is not the sort of thing you wan to be dealing with. A dealer with such vague
descriptions is not so worried about quality for the most part. On the other hand, a list that
includes such bean varieties as Colombian Huila San Augustin, or Kenya AA Kathangariri
Estate, indicate that the seller cares about his or her product.
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A Shot in the Dark
AA Boilermaker
All-nighter
Better than Coke
Black Eye
Black Fandango
Bull Dog (local dog themed shop in an old pet store)
By-passes (as in single by-pass, double by-pass or "I need a triple by-pass" you get the idea.)
Canadiano (Canadian name)
Coffee Suicide
Cup o' Crack
Dead Man Walking
Depth Charge
Eclectic Witch Water
Early Shirley
Eye Opener
Hammerhead
KickintheAsspresso
Lazarus (Christian themed shop. "This drink will raise you from the dead.")
Mad Max
Morning Face Maker
Overdrive
Redeye
Train Wreck



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It can sometimes be daunting walking into a coffee house and seeing the long list of coffee
varieties and drinks on the menu. What¶s the difference between a latte and an Au lait? How
does a cappuccino differ from an Americano? We¶ll try to make it all clear for you below:

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 : A single shot of espresso with about 7 ounces of hot water added to the mix. The
name for this coffee drink stemmed from an insult to µuncouth¶ Americans who weren¶t up to
drinking full espressos.

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: A drip brew, percolated or French press style coffee served straight, with no milk.
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espresso. Additionally, the ratio of milk to coffee is 1:1, making for a much less intense taste.

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 A cappuccino made with half and half milk, instead of whole milk. The theory is
that the mix gives a richer, creamier flavor. You should be aware, before trying this for yourself,
that half and half is much harder to foam.

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% Essentially, a single shot of espresso in steamed (not frothed) milk. The ratio of
milk to coffee should be about 3:1, but you should be aware that latte in Italian means µmilk¶, so
be careful ordering one when in Rome.

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& : A shot of espresso with steamed milk added. The ratio of coffee to milk is
approximately 4:1.

c : Usually equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk, often with cinnamon
or flaked chocolate sprinkled on top. Some coffee shops will add more milk than that so that the
customer will get a bigger drink out of the deal, but that makes the coffee itself far weaker.

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"  : Just as it sounds, this is two shots of espresso mixed in with the regular
amount of additional ingredients. So, for example, if you were going to make a double
hammerhead, you would put two shots of espresso into a coffee cup, and fill it with the drip
blend, rather than the usual single espresso shot.

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c : A regular cappuccino, only with a smaller amount of foam, and no steamed
milk at all.


 c : Your basic standard espresso with a shot of whipped cream on top.

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: A very much ethnic tradition, syrups, flavorings, and/or spices are added to
give the coffee a tinge of something else. Chocolate is the most common additive, either
sprinkled on top or added in syrup form, while other favorites include cinnamon, nutmeg, and
Italian syrups.

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: A big favorite in parts of Europe and Latin America, especially during the summer
months. Originally a cold espresso, it has more recently been prepared putting 1-2 teaspoons of
instant coffee with sugar, water and ice. The brew is placed in a long glass with ice, and milk if
you like, turning it into a big coffee milkshake.

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: A real caffeine fix, this drink consists of a shot of espresso in a regular-sized
coffee cup, which is then filled with drip coffee. Also known as a  "
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many cafes rename the drink further to suit their own needs.

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: A regular coffee served with ice, and sometimes milk and sugar.
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: A common brew in the south of India, Indian filter coffee is
made from rough ground, dark-roasted coffee Arabica or Peaberry beans. It¶s drip-brewed for
several hours in a traditional metal coffee filter before being served. The ratio of coffee to milk is
usually 3:1.

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,These grounds have usually been freeze-dried and turned into
soluble powder or coffee granules. Basically, instant coffee is for those that prefer speed and
convenience over quality. Though some prefer instant coffee to the real thing, there¶s just no
accounting for taste.

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: A coffee spiked with Irish whiskey, with cream on top. An alcoholic beverage
that¶s best kept clear of the kids, but warms you up plenty on a cold winter night.

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#: An Indonesian-style coffee that is very similar to Turkish and Greek in that it¶s
very thick, but the coarse coffee grounds are actually boiled together with a solid piece of sugar.
The islands of Java and Bali tend to drink this brew.

% : One for the aficionados, this is an extra long pull that allows somewhere around twice as
much water as normal to pass through the coffee grounds usually used for a single shot of
espresso. In technical terms, it¶s a 2-3 ounce shot.

& : (See Cafe Macchiato)

&: A coffee mixed with 1 teaspoon of unsweetened powdered cocoa and drizzled honey.
Sometimes served with cream.

& : This popular drink is basically a Cappuccino or Latte with chocolate syrup added to the
mix. Sweeter, not as intense in coffee flavor, and a good µgateway¶ coffee for those who don¶t
usually do the caffeine thing.

. : A stronger version of Thai coffee, Oliang is a blend of coffee and other
ingredients such as corn, soy beans, and sesame seeds. Traditionally brewed with a ³tung tom
kah fe´, or a metal ring with a handle and a muslin-like cloth bag attached.


 : The opposite of a Lungo, the name of this variety of coffee means µrestricted¶, which
means less water is pushed through the coffee grounds than normal, even though the shot would
take the same amount of time as normal for the coffee maker to pull. If you want to get technical,
it¶s about a 0.75 ounce pull.

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: See Instant Coffee.


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, Made by boiling finely ground coffee and
water together to form a muddy, thick coffee mix. In fact, the strongest Turkish coffee can
almost keep a spoon standing upright. It¶s often made in what¶s known as an Ibrik, a long-
handled, open, brass or copper pot. It is then poured, unfiltered, into tiny Demitasse cups, with
the fine grounds included. It¶s then left to settle for a while before serving, with sugar and spices
often added to the cup.

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 A drink made by dripping hot water though a metal mesh, with the
intense brew then poured over ice and sweetened, condensed milk. This process uses a lot more
coffee grounds and is thus a lot slower than most kinds of brewing.

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: A black coffee with milk added.

Coffee is a great beverage ± one that¶s been used over the years and also has a fair share
of romanticism attached to it. But the next time you decide to gulp down some caffeine ± be it to
stay awake before an exam, to get back to piled up work, to improve athletic performance on the
track field, or just to get a high ± do it in as healthy a way as possible.

Most people when looking at the menu in a coffee house have no clue on what to order and have
no idea of the difference between a cappuccino from an Espresso or an Americano. The list
below will help you appreciate the menu better and also help you decide what is best for your
palate ±

Coffee can be had on its own as in Espresso or with added milk, lemon or brandy.

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Espresso has no milk, just pure coffee. Most traditional coffee recipes revolve around a single or
double espresso shots. If you are a coffee connoisseur then you should try and learn how to make
one.

It is generally made from a single 1 oz shot of coffee made with 7 Gms of finely ground coffee
extracted at between 18 and 25 seconds. There are many recopies and this is small selection to
choose from ±

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, ± This is espresso shot that is diluted to taste with hot water. The name
was given to insult Americans who the Europeans believed were not up to drinking full
espressos.

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: Coffee served with no milk.

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Cappuccino usually consists of equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk. All this
makes the coffee taste more diluted and weaker. Some coffee shops will sprinkle cinnamon or
flaked chocolate on top and other will add more milk than others. All shops make some variance
to suit the taste of regular customers.

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This is a regular cappuccino but without steamed milk and small amount of foam.





These are made to taste and more a local tradition. A great variety exists in different parts of the
world. The flavor can be either a mix of syrups, spices (eg. cinnamon), flavorings or nutmegs
that are added to the coffee and give coffee a different taste.




A black coffee with milk added.

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Cafe Latte has more milk than a cappuccino. 

 ofsteamed hot milk with a small amount of froth on top.

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A shot of espresso with steamed milk added. The  

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It is a type of cold coffee. Cafe Latte Fredo is an espresso mixed with cold milk in similar
proportions as a Cafe Latte that is usually shaken well with ice in a cocktail shaker.

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cream. Mocha was the popular coffee port route in the 17th century.

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Another espresso that is topped with a small amount of whipped cream.

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A kind of cocktail coffee! It is one shot of espresso that is mixed with a teaspoon of soft brown
sugar and on this is added a splash of brandy. It is then frozen, crushed and served in a parfait
glass with whipped cream.





This is a cold espresso and popularly ordered in some cafes in Europe and Latin America during
summer months. Generally prepared using 1-2 teaspoons of instant coffee with sugar, water and
ice. The brew is next placed in a long glass with ice, and milk turning it into a big coffee
milkshake.

 
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A µdifferent preparation from the usual coffee. It is thicker and made usually made in an µcezve¶
which is a long-handled, open, brass or copper pot. Finely ground coffee and water are boiled
together to making a mix of muddy and thick coffee. Once it is made it is served in smaller cups
called µDemitasse¶ cups. Sugar and sometimes cardamom pods or spices (more Arabic) are
added before it is brewed and all this is left for sometime to allow it to settle before it is sipped.
In Greek coffee Chicory is used and cracked cardamom pods to Turkish coffee.

  
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The popular µSouth Indian¶ filter coffee is made from fresh ground, dark-roasted coffee Arabica
or Peaberry beans. It is left for a few hours to drip-brew in a traditional metal coffee filter. It is
served with coffee to milk ratio of usually 3:1.

  

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These have become very popular over the years due more to convenience and some people are
not even aware that there are so many other tastes to try out and when served the real coffee fail
to appreciate the aroma and its taste. The coffee is available in packets as granules or soluble
powder.

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This is a mix of espresso and drip coffee in a regular-sized coffee cup. Many cafes rename this
drink further to their own names or as per to their needs.




This is a regular coffee served with ice, and sometimes milk and sugar.

 


If you want to have whiskey with coffee try this coffee. It consists of coffee that is spiked with
Irish whiskey, with added cream on top. Best suited for a cold winter night to keep you warm.

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If you visit islands of Java and Bali in Indonesia you can try this coffee. It is similar to Turkish
or Greek coffee as it very thick.

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This is 2-3 shot of espresso and has more water to pass through coffee grounds.

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The name means µrestricted¶. It is like Lungo, but exactly the opposite as it has less water with
0.75 oz espresso.



Coffee with honey. Made by using coffee that is mixed with 1 teaspoon of unsweetened
powdered cocoa and drizzled honey. It can be served with cream.

  
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Uses more and like south Indian coffee uses a metal mesh. Hot water is dripped through the
metal mesh and after this the intense brew is poured over ice and sweetened with condensed
milk.

If you are a heavy coffee drinker and wish to reduce the number of cuppa, there are also several
coffee substitutes available in the market. These include green tea, licorice tea, black tea, ginseng
tea, or even decaf. Some have negligible caffeine content while others (like decaf) have much
lesser caffeine constituency than regular coffee.