Ultimate guide to different types of Coffee.
                     ULTIMATE  GUIDE  TO  
DIFFERENT  TYPES  OF  
COFFEE
TYPES OF COFFEE BEANS
Arabica
•  The coffee plant species that grows coffee beans with a crisp acidity, a sugary 
sweetness, and lots of diverse flavors and aromas. 
• Typically used for black coffee, Arabica beans have a sweeter, more complex flavor 
that you can drink straight. 
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Robusta
• While Arabica is the most popular, Robusta is cheaper and stronger. Because of its 
bitter flavor, you’ll typically see Robusta used for espresso drinks and in instant 
coffee mixes.
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Specialty Coffee 
• This is the highest grade of coffee bean with zero defects, a high-quality flavor, 
and stunning aromas. It’s literally the top 1-3% of beans in the world and what 
you’re after if you want your coffee to taste delicious.
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TYPES OF COFFEE DRINKS
Black Coffee 
• Black coffee is as simple as it gets with ground coffee beans steeped in hot water, 
served warm. And if you want to sound fancy, you can call black coffee by its 
proper name: cafe noir.
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Latte
• As the most popular coffee drink out there, the latte is comprised of a shot of 
espresso and steamed milk with just a touch of foam. It can be ordered plain or 
with a flavor shot of anything from vanilla to pumpkin spice. 
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Cappuccino
• Cappuccino is a latte made with more foam than steamed milk, often with a 
sprinkle of cocoa powder or cinnamon on top. 
• Sometimes you can find variations that use cream instead of milk or ones that 
throw in flavor shot, as well.
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Americano
• With a similar flavor to black coffee, the americano consists of an espresso shot 
diluted in hot water. If you’re making your own, pour the espresso first, then add 
the hot water.
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Espresso
• An espresso shot can be served solo or used as the foundation of most coffee 
drinks, like lattes and macchiatos.
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Red Eye
• Named after those pesky midnight flights, a red eye can cure any tiresome 
morning. A full cup of hot coffee with an espresso shot mixed in, this will get your 
heart racing.
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Macchiato
• The macchiato is another espresso-based drink that has a small amount of foam 
on top. It’s the happy medium between a cappuccino and a doppio.
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