The 7 Most Popular Coffee Drinks [Other Than Indian Filter Kaapi]

As coffee lovers, you could easily list some of the most popular coffee drinks in the world, maybe even all of them. 

Coffee culture has become so mainstream that these beverages are common knowledge and easily accessible in most places. 

What’s more, there are so many ways to enjoy coffee that people with varying interests and taste preferences find something for them in the world of coffee.

Here are the top 7 most popular coffee drinks in the world.

Cappuccino

Ranking first on this list is cappuccino; a drink made of an espresso shot, steamed milk, and milk foam. The froth on the surface makes each sip of this beverage a delight. 

Have you wondered where cappuccino gets its name from? It has its origins in 18th-century Italy, and its name is said to come from the Capuchin friars, whose robe resembles the colours of the drink. 

Cappuccinos are typically consumed in the morning. Those who don’t prefer using dairy milk can also use cream or other milk substitutes. They are served with a dash of cinnamon powder or cocoa on top. 

Espresso

Coffee in its purest form. There’s no better way to describe an espresso. It is prepared using an espresso machine that forces hot water through a tightly packed bed of fine coffee grounds. The resulting brew, if well extracted, will deliver a rich coffee experience.

There’s a reason espresso gets all the praise it does. Not only does this drink form the base for many other coffee drinks, but it also has a bold flavour profile that is quite unlike other beverages.

You can prepare an espresso drink in as quick a time as you can consume it. That’s also one of the benefits of this coffee beverage. 

Black Coffee

Yet another hot coffee drink, black coffee sometimes gets mistaken for an Americano but both differ in terms of how they are made as well as what the base of the drink is.

Simply put, you get black coffee by pouring hot water over ground coffee. You can use a variety of coffee makers to create black coffee. This drink does not include milk, sugar, or any other additives.

Black coffee tends to be a bit more watery despite the strong flavours. 

Americano

Now that you’ve read what a black coffee is, let’s explore how an Americano is made. It is a type of black coffee that is crafted by adding hot water to a shot of espresso, ultimately diluting it.

The origins of Americano can be traced back to WWII. The story goes that American soldiers in Italy weren’t fond of the espresso drink that is common in the country. In an attempt to mimic the drip coffee that they’re used to, they would dilute the shot of espresso.

An Americano is lighter than an espresso but still contains a balance of flavours that’ll appeal to coffee lovers.

Latte

To make a latte, you need an espresso and steamed milk. The drink is then topped with a light layer of foam that truly makes the beverage creamy and delicious.

The thing that makes a latte even more special is that it is known to feature beautiful patterns on the surface known as latte art. While this is done for more aesthetic purposes, it makes the act of drinking a latte all the more enjoyable.

Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, lattes can be customized to your liking. The iced variation of this coffee beverage is also extremely popular during the summer months. 

Lattes also mark the perfect starting point for someone who is new to coffee but doesn’t want to get too overwhelmed from the beginning.

Mocha

A mocha is often thought of as an indulgent coffee drink; one for people who don’t enjoy the bitterness of coffee. It is a combination of chocolate, coffee, and milk. 

The beverage is named after the Yemeni port of Mocha. As you may know, coffee beans from this location are known for having chocolate notes. To replicate the taste of such a coffee, people began adding cocoa powder to their coffee recipes. As a result, the mocha was born.

This coffee beverage sometimes toes the line between beverage and dessert, as you’ll find variations of the drink with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and other sweet ingredients. 

Flat White

It is believed that the flat white coffee drink originates from Australia and New Zealand. Both countries attribute this beverage to an inventor from their own region. 

A flat white is a little different from cappuccino, in that it uses microfoam and not thick foam. Once the steamed milk has been infused with air sufficiently to create a velvety-smooth texture, it is combined with 2 shots of espresso. 

The recipe for this drink calls for one-third part coffee and two-thirds of milk, which helps balance out the strong flavours of the espresso without taking away from it. 

Which coffee drink do you love the most? Comment and let us know.