Coffee Drink Recipes

Coffee Drink Recipes

An introduction to how coffee is consumed the world over and then some . Enjoy.

We'll start of with one of the most famous coffee recipes 'Irish Coffee'. This recipe is courtesy of Irish Recipes

In a pre-warmed, stemmed glass, place two teaspoons of brown sugarand 2 full lids full of Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey.

Fill the glass to within 1cm or .5 of an inch with really hot strong Bewleys black coffee. Stir well to dissolve all the sugar then add lightly whipped Irish cream so that it floats gently at the top of the glass.

DO NOT STIR AGAIN, but sip the coffee through the cream.

More Coffee Drink Recipes

Other types of Coffee Drink Recipes

Types of coffee drink are many and varied throughout the world,with most regions having their own distinctive coffee drink type.

For a long time the usual type of coffee drinks recipes in America were simply either drip or instant, milk or sugar. Waking up with a Folgers in your cup was the business. Then, from Australian Skybury to Kenyan Peaberry, from Kona to Barcelona, the world exploded with options. Today there are enough types of coffee drinks between the choices of blends, countrys and styles to confuse the greatest coffee aficionado, let alone the ordinary person just looking for a cup of Joe.

Brazil the world's largest producer for more than a century, which is hardly surprising considering a third of its landmass is suitable for coffee tree growing, has its very own type of coffee drink made with wonderful aromatic blends from Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Colombias favored coffee drink type, perhaps even better known - even though second in volume - makes a light, sweet delight that comes in 'supremo' or 'excelso'. The coffees made from Popayan or Narino are surpassed nowhere.Another well known coffee drink type from Colombia is the La Esperanza from Tolima, for example, is grown at almost 6,000 feet and the effect shows. High-toned with a delicate aroma and cherry-like it has hints of milk chocolate and pipe tobacco. Who knew such a mixture could actually taste wonderful?

But beyond these two giants of coffee bean production there lies a world of different types of coffee drinks that add their own distinctive colors to the spectrum of choices.

Mexicos type of coffee drink while not as well known as some other types has its own legion of dedicated fans. The small beans grown there produce a delicate body and light acidity, giving the coffee a mellow flavor. And Cuba, with its extremely strong cafe cubano - drunk like a shot of tequila - joins its Spanish relatives for a jolt.

Indonesia is well-known for its finely aged coffees, where the warm, damp climate slowly produces a drink with deep body and less acidity.As the fourth largest producer it isn't likely to run out soon.

Malaysia won't be cowed by its more famous neighbor, though. The venerable practice of brewing in a muslin bag, used to filter grounds, produces a strong cup. Even the lesser grade Liberica should be experienced at least once.

Even tiny Thailand weighs in with a chicory-tinged blend served with ice and condensed milk, for those who enjoy their coffee cold.

The Kona from Mauna Loa is sweet, medium-bodied and aromatic,the hand-picked Kona comes in both medium and dark roast. The latter has a very light acid with the medium making for slightly more. But the espresso roast remains a favorite, where the minimally acidic, dark and strong character really shines.

India's most famous type is the Monsoon Malabar. The product of three months of the well-known wet winds, the puffy yellow beans make for a pungent brew with hints of apricot. Another type of Indian coffee drink is Jumboors, with sweet raisin tones.

Vietnam gives us a Robusta from Lampung. The washing-drying-polishing process makes for a woody, astringent cup that competes well with its more high-toned Arabica cousin.

The Java from Sumatra is full-flavored and rich.Sumatra's most well known coffee drink type is from the Lake Toba region. A light roast, the cup is sweet and flowery. The original jasmine-like coffee flower has been retained to produce an astringent cup with cherry overtones.Even the Beanya from Kenya, grown at 17,000 feet is smooth and deep, with a slight aftertaste that defies description.

Jamaica provides an opportunity to discover an unusual source. The Jamaican peaberry, showing its African origins is a single bean. But the effect is altogether different. Full-bodied, sweetly acid, and full of floral notes this cup comes on strong.

The practice of roasting and crushing beans then filtering through hot water, born in the 15th century, has produced many types of coffee drink delights for the coffee addict.

Naturally, the Europeans won't take second place to anyone. France still favors its cafe au lait - half-coffee, half-milk. And Austria still values the two-thirds dark, one-third regular that has been a traditional Viennese blend for centuries.

Of course the Italians gave us one of the most famous of coffee drink recipes with the Espresso.Since Espressos contain less caffeine than others, you can have two and not feel guilty. For those for whom that's still too strong, there are the weaker latte and cappuccino (named after the hood on a monk's habit).

With so many types of coffee drink recipes out their you are sure to find a recipe to suit your taste.





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