Espresso, latte, cappuccino, café mocha, Americano, iced Turkish, Irish coffee… the list of fancy coffee names is endless. Coffee is no more a simple cup of fragrant and refreshing beverage that you enjoyed in the mornings. The looks and taste of the coffee has become so stylish and suave that the youth are queuing up in front of coffee shops to taste their favourite brew.
Though the basic concept of mixing coffee powder in hot milk hasn't changed; the arrival of modern coffee machines and steamers has indeed brought in an evolution in the process of coffee making. In many cafes and coffee shops, the coffee is brewed as per the taste of the customer rather than the traditional method of serving the same type of coffee to everyone.
Caramel, chocolate and vanilla are some of the most preferred flavours in coffee while special brews made using coffee syrup, concentrate and coffee beans too have many takers. The social media too has played an undeniable role in adding glamour to the good old coffee. The Facebook and Instagram are often flooded with pictures of youngsters posing in swanky cafes with a stylish cup of coffee in front of them.
It must be the regular cold coffee that introduced a revolution in the coffee flavours in Kerala. Cold coffee is still a popular item that is sold in huge numbers in cafes and coffee shops. The idea of piping hot coffee seems outdated, with many iced coffee and coffee flavoured chillers ruling the taste buds of young coffee lovers.
From the froth to the aroma and flavour each variety of coffee has unique properties that set them apart from others. These are some of the coffee varieties that are extremely popular in Kerala.
Americano
Café Americano is prepared by diluting the espresso with hot water. It is usually served as a single shot as the classic Americano is quite strong. Some may like to have it with brown sugar or fresh cream.
Latte
Latte is made by mixing milk, espresso and chocolate syrup in equal quantities. The refreshing chocolate flavour is loved by youngsters.
Espresso
Espresso that has its origins in Italy is strong and is prepared without adding any milk. It is enjoyed as shots as it is made by mixing hot water with strong coffee concentrate. This coffee which is made in espresso machines is loved by those who enjoy the strong and bitter flavour of the coffee.
Cappuccino
This is made by mixing milk and espresso coffee. However, the amount of milk would be more to tone down the bitterness of the espresso. Coffee oil and coco powder and flavours like vanilla, caramel and chocolate too are added in it.
