4 Popular coffees from Australia you should make at home

In Australia, you will find 75% of people drinking at least one cup of joe every day. During world war II, Greeks & Italian immigrants brought their coffee culture to Australia. Since then, Aussies love their coffee and take pride in their coffee culture. One unique thing about their coffee culture is that there are cozy cafes all over. You will not find big chains but small coffee shops with a colorful history.

Also, every coffee shop, no matter how old they are, uses the newest technology. They love their culture but also believe in the best technology. They train their baristas hard to ensure that every coffee that goes to the customer is perfect.

Here are the 4 most popular coffees from Australia.

1.      Flat white

Flat white is an iconic Australian drink as they were the ones who came up with this novel coffee drink. (New Zealand thinks differently, though!)

It is an espresso drink diluted with steamed milk that comes from the bottom of the jar. Why the bottom? Well, because it is creamier and not frothy, making the coffee rich in texture. The ratio of espresso to coffee is usually 1:8.

You can change the consistency of foam as per your choice, and yet the coffee tastes incredible. Use your caffitaly pod to brew a strong espresso at home. Then pour steamed milk from a jug’s bottom to brew flat white at home. Make sure that the pod has the best beans.

 

2.      Long Black

 Long Black is known as Americano in the rest of the world. It is a pure strong form of a double espresso shot with hot water. Australian’s love drinking this with their breakfast. The history of long black goes back to WWII. American soldiers brought this coffee drink to this country. In Australian cafes, they extract this from fresh beans using espresso machines. There is no diluting it with extra water or dairy.

 

3.      Latte

Latte is the most popular coffee drink in Australia. The best café latte in a glass tumbler is found in Australia. It is one shot of espresso with steamed milk and a bit of foam on the top. The ratio of coffee to milk is 1:3 with 1 cm of foam, but it can change if you wish.

In latte, milk dilutes the coffee, making it not as strong as long black or espresso. If you love sweeter coffee, you can try making this at home. Also, you can make a flavored latte using hazelnut or caramel, or vanilla syrups.

 

4.      Mocha

Mocha is another popular drink here and if you are trying coffee for the first time, go for it. Why? Well, because it uses chocolate syrup mixed with an espresso shot. Thus, it is a chocolate drink with a bit of coffee in it.

Try it hot or cold. It is a soothing drink with less caffeine and no bitterness. To make this at home:

Mix chocolate powder with hot water. Add espresso to it and whisk well. Then add steamed milk and a generous amount of foam to complete the drink.

 

Which one are you going to try at home first?