Some readers will naturally argue that they order the usual because that is one that they prefer. Yes, that may be true, but let’s face it, many coffee drinkers are curious and interested on the different kinds of coffee drinks.  Unfortunately, they tend to shy away in ordering so because they don’t know what to expect.

This post aims to showcase seven different and “must-try” kinds of coffee drinks that are commonly found in coffee shops. Additionally, the latter part of this post will briefly discuss how to make sophisticated single cup coffee servings at the comfort of your own home.

Espresso – 

Seemingly the most popular but definitely the strongest type of coffee drink. Espresso is served black and hot – though some coffee drinkers prefer to put ice in it. You’ll know if it is properly brewed by the thickness of the golden brown crema (foam) on the surface. It is cupped up in small servings and is the base for other coffee specialty drinks like the latte, cappuccino, mocha, etc…

Cappuccino –

Another popular coffee drink is the cappuccino because of its luxurious complex flavors. It is prepared with espresso, hot milk, and steamed-milk froth. Cappuccino is served hot while the cold serving (iced cappuccino) is usually called cappuccino freddo

Caffè latte –

Also known as coffee milk. Caffè latte is an espresso added with steamed milk.

And the great thing about these single cup coffee brewers is that each has their individual characteristics and it will be relatively easy for you to choose your favorite. The systems, which is to say the machines used, are relatively the same, with maybe Tassimo leading the way because they use a Bosh made machine, but then again Keurig does deliver a faster cup of coffee. However the important difference is in the taste of the brew these systems deliver.

So, if you enjoy variety in your drinking habits throughout the day, then you will be delighted to know that Tassimo can brew up to 8 different types of drinks from a simple coffee to latte, cappuccino, espresso, crema, mocha, hot chocolate and tea. Keurig and Flavia can only brew coffee, tea and a small variety of chocolate, and even here Keurig can boast over 250 brands of coffee, chocolate and tea while Flavia can only go as high as 30.

And then again that huge array of drinks that Tassimo boasts may be their downfall for some of you, because the fact is that they are using powdered and artificial flavors to create their great range. Keurig and Flavia, on the other hand, have their own patented preserving and brewing systems that deliver a more natural and complex range of flavors. In fact with the Keurig K-Cup you actually get the exact quantity needed for a single cup from your favorite coffee brand, perfectly sealed to keep in the flavor and nested in its very own filtering system. And when you put the K-Cup into the machine it punctures it and simply injects hot water that will be infused by the aroma of the coffee or coco grounds or of the tea leaves inside and what you get will be that same full flavor taste that you would expect from a homemade cup. In fact that is why Tassimo’s T-Discs are significantly smaller than the Keurig K-Cups, they don’t need a filtering system.

Ultimately though we need to remember that even the best single cup coffee brewer is there to celebrate you and make your day better. So if like to start your day with an Espresso, go on to drink a hot chocolate, enjoy a cappuccino after lunch, a mocha in the afternoon and celebrate the weekends with a latte then Tassimo is the best solution for you. And if what you crave is to explore the depths of taste that only a natural cup of coffee or tea can develop in its slow maturation and brewing than Flavia or Keurig’s K-Cup is what you should go for.

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These recipes should work for any single cup coffee brewer.   We will the recipes out and you should too…

Iced Tea Recipes:

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 Iced Coffee Recipes

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 From the Roaster:

A full-bodied cup with rich chocolate tones and a hint of sweet fruitiness.  Crafted with distinctive coffee beans, then carefully roasted to Chef Puck’s standards.

Ken’s Notes:

For me this is definitely a candidate for cream (at least) and sugar.   It is a medium roast, but has a good bit of a bite that lingers.   A bit of a smoky (maybe really dark chocolaty)  taste that is nice, although not my personal taste.