Guest Author:Jocelyn Meadows

One of the reasons for the worldwide popularity of coffee is that the number of variations it can be prepared in. It is a very versatile drink and can be adapted to suit a range of palates. If you are not very familiar with the kinds of coffee which you can choose from, here is a quick list with the USP of the coffee mentioned along with it. But what is the best gourmet coffee?

Espresso: this is probably one of the most common coffee concoctions available across the world. Espresso is black coffee and requires a stream of steam which is passed over the coffee beans. Usually you need a machine to do this and espresso really brings about the right flavor of the coffee beans. You should like the bitter sweet taste of coffee to enjoy a cup of espresso.

Cappuccino: this is probably the most common style in which coffee is made. The taste of a good cappuccino is totally lip smacking and some times people just cannot start their day without a cup of cappuccino. The taste is a quite mild and there is cream as well as some chocolate and nutmeg powder added to enhance the flavor of the coffee.

Exotic coffees: Apart from cappuccino and espresso which are the two most common types of coffee, you can get a wide range of exotic coffees and these depend mostly in the country you are located and on the innovation of barista (person who makes the coffee). Turkish coffee, dancing coffee, coffee with blends of local spices and coffees with liquor are just some of exotic coffees that you can choose from.

One of the most popular types of coffee is the cold coffee. Cold coffees are excellent during the hot sweltering months and a favorite with most teenagers. Talk about specialized gourmet coffee! So if you are itching to have cup of coffee now, you will need to make up your mind on which one is the perfect cuppa!