7 Types of Coffee from Around the World

By the 15th century, it was already grown and cultivated in Arabia, beginning a journey that would spread the beans worldwide and make coffee one of the most widely consumed drinks of modern times. By the end of the 16th century, coffee had taken over the Near East, including Persia, Egypt, Syria, and Turkey. The dark, aromatic drink was dubbed as the “wine of Araby” and eventually caught the interest of European travelers. 

They brought coffee to Europe in the 17th century, and it gained popularity across the continent. However, many people were apprehensive of the new drink. Did you know that the locals first condemned coffee when it reached Venice in 1615?

The controversy around coffee grew to the point where Pope Clement VIII was requested to intervene and give a final say about the aromatic beverage. Before making a judgment, he decided to try the drink for himself. As expected, he found it to be delicious that he gave it papal approval!

Somewhere around the same time during the mid-1600s when it reached Europe, coffee also found its way to New Amsterdam – now known as the New York. Coffee houses quickly appeared all around, eventually, changing the American drinking preference from tea to coffee. To date, coffee is the most loved beverage in the United States.   

It is usually made in a small copper or brass kettle known as an ibrik or cezve. The preparation is distinguished by several subtleties. To begin with, the sugar is added during the brewing process and there is no cream or milk in the recipe. The cup is prepared with finely ground coffee beans and the boiling process results in a foamy surface that should not be disturbed. Avoid the urge to stir your coffee.

It is interesting to note that Turkish coffee is not filtered. The coffee powder settles at the bottom of the cup and is often used for fortune-telling after you've finished your coffee. So, does Turkish coffee really predict your future? We’ll let you be the judge of it.

However, it is a great conversation starter. It can also be a fun game to play with friends and family. Simply flip the empty cup upside down on the saucer and set it aside for a few minutes. Then you try to forecast your future by reading the patterns in the coffee grounds.

One of the passengers complimented the chef's work and inquired whether he used Brazilian coffee. Joe laughed and said, "No, that was Irish Coffee!" Hence, Irish coffee was born.

Like all good things, it quickly took off. Today, National Irish coffee day is celebrated all around the world on January 25 every year. If you are looking for coffee with a kick, the Irish brew is might be for you. Wondering how to make Irish coffee? Let’s find out.

How to Make Irish Coffee 

• Pour boiling water into a glass to heat the glass and keep your Irish Coffee warm for longer. Make sure you have a metal spoon in the glass when adding the boiling water to prevent the glass from cracking.

• Pour in a measure of Irish whiskey
• Pour boiling water into a glass to heat the glass and keep your Irish Coffee warm for longer. When pouring the boiling water into the glass, leave a metal spoon in the glass to keep the glass from splitting.
• Add a shot of Irish whiskey.
• Add a tablespoon of sugar and some coffee. If making Irish Coffee at home, it is best to add coffee granules and some boiling water as well.
• Mix well. Make sure the sugar is thoroughly dissolved in the coffee. Check the bottom of the glass for any grains that may have remained.
• In a mixing basin, whisk together some cream. Don’t whisk it too stiffly. You won't be able to pour the cream if it is too stiff.
• Hold a spoon over the glass of Irish coffee and gently pour whipped cream over it. It's easier to keep the cream from sinking into the coffee if you pour it slowly. Top the cream with a sprinkling of chocolate.
• Now sit back and enjoy a classic cup of Irish coffee as the cream blends with the heated Irish whiskey and coffee.

You get cream when you whisk in the sugar, which sinks gently to the bottom of the cup. Only hot caffè can bind the flavoring components, thus maintaining the right temperature is crucial. On the other hand, a badly prepared cup of Neapolitan coffee will have a harsh taste, light color, and bubbles.  

Neapolitan coffee is generally prepared in a Neapolitan coffee pot. If you are not from around Naples or Italy, the coffee pot may seem a bit strange to you. However, using it to prepare the perfect cup of coffee is not complex or hard.

Giang's specialty drink was such a sensation that he followed up with the opening of Café Giang, where his son continues to serve the famed egg coffee even today!

Egg coffee's influence extends far beyond Hanoi, despite its origins as a Northern specialty. Because of its growing popularity and subsequent spread across the country, egg coffee is now available on the menus of many of the coffee shops in the South. Coffee in Vietnam is considered an international tourist experience.

Today, it is treated as a dessert as well as a beverage. Heavy Robusta is now topped with a mixture of a hot, whisked egg, sugar, and creamy additions ranging from condensed milk to cheese and butter. The good news is that this Vietnamese delicacy is extremely easy to make.

Many people confuse Caffè Americano with black coffee. However, these two coffees are far from being the same. The main difference lies in the brewing techniques. Plus, you don't have to be a coffee enthusiast to notice the differences in flavor.

While black coffee generally requires a drip coffee machine, Americano is prepared by simply adding six ounces of hot water with espresso shots.

The aroma is also completely different. Espresso beans are high-quality beans that have been roasted slowly and carefully. On the other hand, regular beans that are used to make black coffee do not have the same aroma.

How to Make Caffè Americano

• Bring water to a boil and pour it into a mug.
• Prepare two espresso shots. It is best to use an espresso machine. However, if you don’t have one on hand, brew espresso-like coffee with a stovetop Moka pot.
• Pour the shots of espresso into the water slowly and enjoy.

A large serving, usually four to six shot-sized, is called Colada. When unsweetened, the drink is known as a Cortadito. Cafe con Leche is another variant, served with steamed whole milk. It is usually served at breakfast with buttered toast.

The taste can be best described as bitter with a hint of sweetness. It is stronger than Americano with light-brown foam that sits at the top, mimicking the much-loved appearance of traditional espresso. However, thanks to sugar, the foam has a sweeter taste as compared to the slightly acidic aftertaste of the espresso crema.

Over the years, the Cuban take on coffee has been accepted worldwide. It is particularly popular in Florida, with every other café and coffee shop offering the rich flavors of café Cubano.