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For those of you who are coffee lovers or who want to try becoming a connoisseur, it’s a good idea to know the various types of coffee. Knowing the various types of coffee will make it easier for you to order coffee according to your taste.
Each country has a type of coffee which of course tastes different from coffee from other countries or regions. This is influenced by the soil and altitude where the coffee is grown.
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Apart from that, you need to know that there are two types of coffee, namely Arabica and Robusta. The way to differentiate is quite easy, you can see it from the shape of the coffee beans. Arabica has a slightly elongated, slightly flat seed shape and is quite large in size. Meanwhile, robusta is rounder and looks denser and is smaller in size compared to Arabica coffee.
Various Coffee Drinks
When you’re in a coffee shop, you’ll definitely be confused about what kind of coffee to order, so you don’t order the wrong thing, here are the various types of coffee drinks you can try.
1. Espresso
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You will often encounter this type of coffee if you are in a coffee shop. This coffee is black coffee which has a very strong and thick aroma. This coffee is produced from ground coffee bean extract. You can enjoy a cup of espresso by pressing the coffee grounds in the portafilter.
Espresso is also called a ‘shot’ because it is prepared purely from ground coffee and boiling water without the addition of milk, sweetener or creamer.
2. Americano
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This coffee is a mixture of espresso coffee added with hot water. The beginning of Americano coffee was when Americans wanted to enjoy espresso that was not too thick and dark, so they added hot water to the espresso. The taste remains bitter without any added nuts and creamer.
3. Cappuccino
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For those of you who don’t really like coffee that is too bitter and strong, you can try this type of coffee. Cappuccino is a mixture of espresso, milk and milk foam. The texture of this cappuccino is also smooth and has a slightly sweet taste.
4. Lattes
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Keep in mind that latte and cappuccino are different types of coffee. The composition of coffee and milk in a latte is 3:1 and the layer of milk foam is thinner. Suitable for those of you who want to try coffee with a sweet taste.
5. Moccachino
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Moccachino is a type of coffee mixed with espresso, milk and chocolate. The addition of chocolate to this coffee makes the coffee sweeter and more delicious. To add to the enjoyment of Moccachino coffee, you can also add whipped cream and marshmallows.
6. Red Eye/ Black Eye
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As can be seen from the name, this type of coffee is a mixture of espresso and black coffee. This very bitter taste makes those who drink it more literate and refreshed.
7. Affogatto
This type of coffee is also often on coffee shop menus. To enjoy this coffee affogatto you will be given ice cream and a shot of espresso, then the espresso is poured over the ice cream. That way you will feel the bitter taste of espresso and the delicious sweetness of ice cream.
Apart from coffee that comes from abroad, Indonesia also has various kinds of coffee that are no less delicious that you must try.
Various types of Indonesian coffee:
1. Aceh Gayo Coffee
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When you are in a coffee shop, you will see this coffee on the menu. One of the coffees that comes from Aceh and only grows in the highlands. The taste of Gayo Aceh Coffee is unique, delicious and not too bitter, the smell is fragrant, this makes Gayo Aceh Coffee the best coffee in Indonesia.
2. Toraja Coffee
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Toraja coffee comes from South Sulawesi. Toraja coffee is also considered a premium drink. This type of coffee has a distinctive taste because it has a touch of cinnamon and cardamom.
3. Wamena Papuan Coffee
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Papua also has a type of coffee that has a medium sour taste with chocolate and floral aromas. What’s special about this type of local Indonesian coffee is that it is grown in a traditional way and without the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
4. Kintamani Bali Coffee
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This type of coffee is usually the target of coffee lovers. The characteristic of Kintamani Bali coffee is that it has a bitter and orange taste. This is produced because the coffee farmers in Kintamani are neighbors with orange groves so there is a fresh aftertaste from Kintamani coffee. This type of coffee is also available in European countries, France and Japan.
5. Kothok Coffee
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Want to try coffee with traditional flavors? You must try this type of coffee. Kothok coffee is ground coffee beans that are brewed with sugar and water in a teapot, so that the resulting flavor is more intense and has unique and delicious characteristics. To enjoy this kothok coffee, you can find it in traditional coffee shops.
6. Luwak Coffee
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Who doesn’t know this type of coffee? This coffee has a distinctive taste and the right acidity, making it the most expensive coffee in Indonesia. This coffee, which is produced from civet (Musang) droppings, is a target for coffee lovers. The process is what makes this coffee expensive. The best civet coffee is coffee beans that are eaten by wild civets and excreted in the form of feces and then processed.
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