A large number of recipes can be prepared from the coffee bean. But have you ever wondered which is the most common and which is the least common way of consuming coffee?
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Ranking of the most consumed types of coffee
The following types of coffee have one thing in common: they can be found in many places around the world. They belong to products that are also offered by franchise companies such as Starbucks.
Coffee Americano
Its preparation is based on two parts hot water and one-part espresso.
Americano coffee was created during wartime because American soldiers did not like the strong taste of Italian espresso and therefore repeatedly diluted the espresso with water to obtain a milder coffee.
This type of coffee is popular where a milder taste is preferred. The five countries where this coffee is most consumed are:
- United States
- Brazil
- Spain
- Japan
- Mexico
Cappuccino
Part frothed milk and part espresso, they are added in this order, first the milk and then the espresso.
The cappuccino originated after the Battle of Vienna, when Turkish soldiers left behind sacks of roasted coffee. The victorious soldiers, however, were uneasy about the taste and decided to downsize the coffee with milk cream, resulting in the cappuccino we know.
The five countries where this coffee is most consumed are
- Finland
- Denmark
- Norway
- Italy
- United States
Frappe
A mixture of two parts instant coffee, two parts cold water, a layer of sugar, and condensed milk with ice.
Frappé was accidentally born in Greece when, for lack of hot coffee, a Nestlé employee decided to mix ice cubes with coffee at an exhibition for a new product. However, this mistake proved very successful in Greece and later worldwide.
The top five countries consuming this coffee are:
- The Netherlands
- Sweden
- Canada
- Germany
- Estonia
Coffee latte
Consists of a mixture of steamed milk and one-part espresso.
The origin of the latte is not entirely clear, as the cappuccino was already on the market. However, his invention is credited to some areas of Italy, where the way of pouring was changed from cold milk to steamed milk, completely changing the taste of the coffee.
The five countries where this coffee is most consumed are
- Sweden
- Norway
- Germany
- Canada
- United States
Iced coffee
Its preparation consists of three parts Americano or espresso with one-part structured milk and ice cubes.
Iced coffee goes back to a drink invented in Algeria in the late 1840s that used coffee syrup and cold water. However, the influence on new generations is attributed to restaurant chains such as Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts, which marketed these products.
The four main countries consuming this coffee are:
- United States
- Canada
- The Netherlands
- France
Coffee with milk
Two parts hot milk and one-part espresso are mixed together.
What is the difference between a coffee latte, a cappuccino and a milk coffee? The answer is simple: the proportions between the three types are different (not to mention that a latte involves steaming the milk). A latte uses two parts milk and one-part coffee, resulting in a much milder flavor.
The five countries with the highest consumption of milk coffee are:
- Norway
- United States
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Japan
Mocha coffee
A mixture of equal parts espresso and hot milk with a little chocolate or cocoa on top.
The origins of this coffee go back many years, as it takes its name from a very important coastal city in the 15th century (Yemen), and it received this name because the beans produced in that place had a slight cocoa or chocolate flavor, which is why it still bears that name.
The five countries with the highest mocha consumption are:
- Netherlands
- Lebanon
- Sweden
- Norway
- Brazil
Macchiato coffee
It is prepared with one-part espresso and some milk foam.
The creation of this coffee variant is credited to Italian baristas in the late 1980s to prepare a drink other than espresso, but without the need to add as much milk as a cappuccino or latte.
The five countries with the highest macchiato consumption are:
- Germany
- Italy
- Estonia
- Portugal
- Spain
Irish coffee
It’s made with a cup of coffee, a spoonful of Irish whiskey, a spoonful of brown sugar, and a small amount of cream for topping.
The coffee came about on the fly when a flight could not continue in 1943 due to bad weather. To help passengers get over their bad experiences, chef Joe Sheridan mixed coffee with a good Irish whiskey.
It was only a matter of time before this wondrous combination would gain wide acclaim around the world, so much so that the chef eventually traveled to the United States to present his recipe, which eventually found worldwide acclaim.
The top five countries consuming this coffee are:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- France
- Japan
- Norway
Turkish coffee
A mixture of a cup of hot water, a spoonful of ground coffee and cardamom seeds.
As the name suggests, it is a Turkish creation that was not considered anything out of the ordinary until it was declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, but it helped to popularize this coffee variant in the world.
The top five countries consuming Turkish coffee are:
- Lebanon
- Turkey
- United States
- Finland
- Sweden
Thai iced coffee
Made with two parts espresso, one-part milk, one-part condensed milk, and ice and cardamom.
This variant is also a variation on the variant discovered in Algeria, but differs in that it uses condensed milk to sweeten the drink but is usually mixed with cardamom to balance the flavors.
The five countries where this coffee is most consumed are
- United States
- Canada
- The Netherlands
- United States
- France
Cafe au lait
This is a blend of one-part espresso and one-part textured milk froth.
Translated it means “milk coffee” but has distinct differences from this other variation, namely that cold, textured milk is added for a latte.
This type of coffee is more of a home-brew than the others on this list.
The top five countries consuming this coffee are:
- France
- Netherlands
- Finland
- Portugal
- Estonia
Cafe lungo
It consists of two parts hot water and one-part espresso and differs from Americano in the beans used.
It’s an Italian creation in response to the American espresso, using the same amount of espresso but twice the amount of water to tone down the bitter taste, but typically using coffee beans that are significantly more bitter than the preparation of American espresso.
The five countries where this coffee is most consumed are
- Finland
- Denmark
- Italy
- Norway
- United Kingdom
Coffee affogato
Consists of a scoop of ice cream (usually vanilla) and a shot of espresso.
Many civilizations are credited with inventing it, but it was the Italians who improved the recipe, mixing vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso to bring out the best flavors from both.
The five countries with the highest espresso consumption are:
- United States
- Italy
- Norway
- Denmark
- France
Coffee candy
It’s a blend of one-part espresso and one-part condensed milk.
This coffee comes from Valencia, Spain, and thanks to its ease of preparation and its sweetness, it has won many fans around the world.
The five countries where this coffee is most consumed are
- Finland
- Spain
- France
- United Kingdom
- Portugal
Red Eye Coffee (Eye Coffee)
It’s made with one-part Americano and one-part machine-brewed coffee.
It’s a new trend for people who can’t sleep enough and need to recharge their batteries quickly because by combining these two doses of coffee we take in a huge dose of caffeine that gives us a lot of energy, but it’s not recommended to drink them frequently.
The five countries where this coffee is most consumed are
- United States
- Canada
- Brazil
- United Kingdom
- Spain
Iced coffee
It is a mixture of several ingredients, the amount of cold coffee deemed necessary, two scoops of ice cream in the coffee, whipped cream to cover the glass, and chocolate chips on top of the whipped cream.
Translated, it means “ice coffee” and is a drink of German origin that came onto the market to cool down hot summer afternoons. German cafes do not recommend this drink for children.
The five countries with the highest consumption of this coffee are:
- Germany
- Vietnam
- Portugal
- France
- Norway
Brown coffee
It is served with two additional glasses containing coffee creamer and a glass of water, which are separated and served with water to taste each flavor and wash away the taste of the previous glass of water.
This particular way of drinking coffee is very popular in Europe as it allows you to enjoy all the flavors and aromas of coffee.
The top five countries consuming coffee this way are:
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- The Netherlands
- Denmark
Viennese coffee
Consists of two parts espresso and one-part whipped cream.
It’s one of the many varieties of coffee with cream, but this one is special because it was so named because it was one of the first varieties of coffee with cream (thanks to the Battle of Vienna, where it was discovered that one mix it with milk).
The top five countries that consume coffee in this form are:
- Netherlands
- France
- Finland
- Portugal
- Spain
Ca phe sữa đá
It’s made with one-part espresso, three parts boiling water, two tablespoons of condensed milk, and ice in the whole glass.
It means “coffee with milk and ice” and was brought to Vietnam by the French colonists, but was modified there and condensed milk was added because it was very difficult to get fresh milk at the time. Later, Vietnamese immigrants popularized this product in the United States.
The five countries with the highest consumption of Vietnamese coffee are:
- Vietnam
- Finland
- United States
- Canada
- France
Ranking of the least consumed types of coffee
There is also a ranking among the least consumed coffees in the world, but this does not mean that these drinks are bad or of poor quality, on the contrary, in many cases it is the most popular preparation in the country from which it originates.
This section does not list the five countries with the highest consumption of these coffees, as they are indigenous beverages not typically consumed outside the country of origin and these preparations are ingrained in their culture.
Tinto
A traditional coffee similar to espresso, except that it is made from Colombian beans and, in some places, part of the aguapanela.
Tinto, which originally comes from Colombia, is nothing more than a strong, black coffee, which is not prepared with water, but with water-diluted Panela water (Panela = sugar cane).
According to many sources, tinto is a word derived from red wine and this name was given to the Colombian drink due to its dark color.
Cortado coffee
It consists of one-part warm milk and one-part espresso.
The origin of coffee cortado is not known, but it is very popular in Spain, as many Spaniards consider it to be a perfect balance between strong coffee and a little milk.
Coffee cortadito
One-part espresso and one-part milk are mixed with sugar.
It was a reinterpretation of the Spanish coffee cortado. This version was developed in Cuba, but there they decided to add a little sugar to the milk, which differentiates coffee cortadito (from Cuba) from coffee cortado (from Spain).
The coffee grown in the Sierra Maestra in Cuba has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because artificial fertilizers have never been used in its production.
Cafe de olla
It’s a mixture of three parts hot water, one-part ground coffee, one-part white or brown sugar, and a stick of cinnamon.
It is a creation attributed to the Mexican soldiers during the Mexican Revolution, as it is said that they were the ones who added these spices to coffee and later made it a traditional drink.
Touba coffee
It is made from three parts coffee with black pepper and cloves and one-part sugar.
This type of coffee originated in Senegal, as it is said that ancient shamans prepared this blend to meditate and chant late into the night during their rituals, believing in the healing properties of the blend of caffeine and other ingredients.
Many years later, this drink became popular in Senegal thanks to its delicious taste.
Cimbalino coffee
A traditional coffee similar to espresso, which differs in that the beans used are of Brazilian origin.
It is a variant of espresso developed by the Portuguese that is similar to a double cup but tastes less bitter.
Cafe galao
It is made by mixing three parts milk froth with one part charged espresso.
It is a typical Portuguese preparation that has been tried on the domestic market to imitate the coffee with milk that is popular all over the world. However, the result obtained in Portugal, thanks to the differently prepared portions, was a darker coffee than usual.
Pharisee coffee
It is made from a quarter cup of espresso, a spoonful of sugar, two shots of rum and cream.
This coffee came about through the ingenious way of camouflage alcohol with coffee. Legend has it that there was a baptism on a German farm and the adults were then not allowed to drink alcohol. To camouflage the alcohol, coffee was poured over it.
Years later it became a traditional drink in Germany.
Carajillo coffee
It is based on a mixture of one-part espresso and one spoonful of brandy, whiskey or rum.
The café carajillo has a peculiarity: it originated in Cuba but became popular in Spain when Cuba was still a Spanish colony.
The liqueur is intentionally distilled with citrus fruits so that the liqueur aroma is retained but the coffee flavor is not lost.
Fika
It is a Swedish custom to eat sweet desserts with coffee, be it a donut or a pretzel.
It’s a Swedish custom that’s all about coffee, as Sweden has always been one of the biggest coffee consumers.
It’s a break in the day when they typically enjoy a cup of coffee with cookies, cakes, and other snacks. Fika is so important to citizens that many companies have turned on mandatory coffee breaks.
coffee verkeerd
Consists of one-part coffee from the machine and two parts milk.
A Dutch creation to imitate milk coffee. However, the result is a stronger coffee than usual, which is a result of using coffee from a drip machine and mixing it with milk.
Copy suzu panas
It is made by mixing one part sweetened condensed milk with one-part espresso and is often confused with the coffee candy.
It was perhaps the first version of the café bonbon in Valencia, but this coffee, which translates to “coffee with milk”, did not go down well on the Asian continent, which is why it is widely referred to as a copy of the café candy was dismissed.
Kaapi
Two tablespoons of coffee and sugar are mixed with a cup of hot milk.
It is an Indian version of the classic latte coffee, however, it has some very noticeable changes from the other versions of the different countries, because instead of looking for changes in milk percentages in India, the amount of coffee was changed, resulting in a slight coffee taste.
Stamp edge coffee
It is a strong shot of coffee, brewed using one spoonful of coffee per cup of water.
The strongest coffee in the world is drunk in Denmark and that is because they try to concentrate a lot of caffeine in small portions, as is done with this preparation, because a large amount of coffee goes into a small cup.
Kahvi
It consists of a portion of coffee prepared in a drip machine and a spoonful of milk to cover it.
It is a drink from Finland, a country that, although not a coffee producer, is a large coffee consumer, which according to various statistics has always been among the top ten coffee consumers in the world.
Flat white
It is a mixture of one-part espresso, one-part milk steam and one-part foam.
These versions were brought to Australia by some Italian immigrants who saw a business opportunity in Australia as coffee was stigmatized in the early 20th century.
Karsk
It is made from equal parts espresso and spirits, usually whiskey.
It is a drink that was usually drunk by the farmers in the southern regions of Norway, as they got energy from the coffee and the schnapps made it easier for them to warm up.
Yuanyanh
It’s one-part espresso, one-part black tea, and one-part condensed milk.
This drink is very popular in Hong Kong as it can be drunk both hot and cold. However, thanks to the intervention of Starbucks, the original recipe was modified and received better and better.
Ca phe trứng
It’s made with one-part Vietnamese coffee, one raw egg yolk, and two tablespoons of condensed milk.
It is a typical Vietnamese drink that translates to “coffee with egg” and arose due to the lack of fresh milk. Thanks to the cracked egg, it takes the form of a frothy layer, which turns out to be very attractive to the locals.
Conclusions
Certainly, there were coffee-based concoctions that we skipped, because there are infinitely many of them. In this blog we have tried to cover the most popular ones.
We hope that after reading this blog you will be able to try one or even all of these types of coffee so that you can decide on the best variant.
Today we have the privilege that it is not necessary to travel to another country to taste its preparations, because in many places in our cities there are shops specializing in other cultures.
