Types of Coffee...Mmmm...

Well the last blog i mentioned about how coffee can play a part in increasing your metabolism rate. But yes, BH did mention a point that caffeine do start a headache. I had experienced this before and as someone who had serious migraine and gastric problems, i seldom take coffee drips and even certain kind of coffee beans/ powder which ignites my gastric as soon as 5 minutes after drinking.

Here's some types of coffee that are on the cafe list. Some of which are still as good but milder for you. Take Latte, Flat White etc. Switch de-caf, Soy, Skimmed, NO extra cream for your frap! its unhealthy. Okie...bring it on. Here's what the manager of Lavazza introduced in the Crema Magazine.

Short Black - this is the standard espresso, 30ml of intense, dark coffee capped by a honey brown layer of crema or cream; should be rich & full-bodied, not thin or watery.

Long Black - a standard espresso with hot water, served in a regular coffee cup or mug. The hot water is added first, so the crema is maintained.

Latte - espresso with hot milk and a small head of dense froth, usually served in a glass.

Ristretto - very short shot, about 15ml of espresso (from the Italian for ‘restricted’) An intense, concentrated version of espresso.

Doppio - also known as double espresso. Two shots of espresso extracted to the same length as an espresso (ie around 35 mls). This is rocket fuel.

Cappuccino - a shot of espresso with densely frothed milk poured into it and dusted with chocolate powder. Note: the higher the 'mountain' of froth does not mean a better cappuccino; the froth should be 'domes' above the rim of the cup, and be dense and very creamy, not dry and tasteless.

Macchiato - espresso with a dash of milk added. Some cafes will use a
dash of foam; others a dash of milk and froth, or even just a splash of
cold milk. They are all correct! (The Italian expression means espresso
'stained' or 'marked' with milk) - usually served in a small [espresso or demitasse] cup.

Flat white - just a no-nonsense milky coffee - espresso with hot milk, no froth. The nearest option to 'cafe au lait'

Mocha - espresso, hot chocolate and steamed milk served in a glass.

Source: Crema Magazine (TM) http://www.cremamagazine.com.au/page/types_of_coffee.html

Enjoy your coffee !