Different Types Of Coffee. This guide to popular types of coffee starts by comparing arabica and robusta beans, then defines coffee drinks like espresso, latte, cappuccino, and cold brew. The site may earn a commission on some products.

Robusta has a much higher caffeine content and a less pleasant taste.

So, this guide explains every popular coffee you can order in most cafes—and some others that cause confusion. These can be ground coffee, instant coffee packets or even coffee pods and capsules. Most people when looking at the menu in a coffee house have no clue on what to order and have no idea of the difference between a cappuccino from an espresso or an americano. For some people, coffee is not just a beverage but a way of life that they cannot live without. The choice of the coffee bean itself produces an enormous difference in the beverage and is the very canvas upon which each coffee drink is created. The site may earn a commission on some products. 16 types of espresso coffee drink recipes. As for type, the two main types are robusta and arabica. There are so many options now, however, that it can be a little tricky even for baristas to keep up with them all. If you need a refresher on how to make espresso or steam milk make sure to check out our guides. Back in the days, you only really had to think about whether you wanted it with sugar or milk, or just black, but recently more and more crazy concoctions have sprung up.