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Friday, December 02, 2005 -----

Is Coffee the Same Around the World?

If you are lucky enough to travel around the world you will find that what people enjoy about coffee and its flavors vary greatly from place to place. Most Americans prefer a light roast but with the popularity of "corporate coffee" darker roasts are becoming more and more common. Also popular are flavored coffees but not because the bean itself has any special flavor but the aroma of the additive does.

In France, French roast is popular-it is very dark so watch out. But the French also favor cafe au lait which is simply half milk and half coffee.

In Austria Viennese roast is common and is a blend of two-thirds dark roast beans and one-third light roast. The reverse of those proportions is called European roast.

Italy is the king of espresso. Espresso is brewed by forcing steam through finely ground dark roast coffee beans. Espresso is very strong and by adding frothed milk espresso becomes such drinks as cappuccinos, macchiatos, and cafe lattes.

Turkish coffee to put it in a turkish proverbs words is "Black as hell, strong as death, sweet as love." You are going to have to make up your own mind if you want to attempt this brew. Turkish coffee is ground finer than espresso and brewed in little pots called ibriks or cezves it is also commonly spiced with cardamom, chicory, or coriander.

Cafe Cubano is similar to espresso and comes from Cuba. It is extremely strong and meant to be shot rather than sipped.

Thai coffee is probably different then most people are used to. Thai coffee is a strong served with ice and sweetened condensed milk. If you would like to try it at home simply add a tablespoon of sweetened, condensed milk to a 6-ounce cup of strong coffee and throw in some ice.

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