It was during the 1930s that physicists began discovering a slew of exotic atomic particles from kaons and muaons among other strangely termed discoveries. When informed, Enrico Fermi proclaimed that he would have become a botanist if he wanted to remember all of that yet, interestingly, this famous physicist later invented the process that was used in atomic bombs.
This is how I feel about coffee, actually. It may bring about a sense of romance and be a delicious treat, but there are so many names to remember!
For instance, there is the simple yet elegant Frappe consumed largely in Latin America and Europe. This tasty cold espresso is made with two teaspoons of milk and sugar along with crushed ice. For a variation in this recipe, add a quarter cup of crme de cacao and brandy.
The Cappuccino Borgia is the counterpart to the Frappe. This delicious creation consists of one quarter-cup orange (peeled) and one and a half cup of chocolate flavored ice cream. Take espressos to a whole new level by also adding six tablespoons of orange juice and a quarter-cup milk. You may find yourself speaking fifteenth century Italian with that one!
Head back to the twenty-first century Caribbean style with a Calypso Cooler. Add a couple bananas and two cups of coffee-flavored ice cream to a cup of extra strength, chilled coffee to whip up this delicious drink, but add a few tablespoons of rum and you may lose track of your luggage.
While on the subject of adding alcohol to coffee, we cannot forget about the Latin drink of Caffee Zabaglione which all starts with a quarter cup each of dry Marsala and sugar. Then, add in four egg yolks and a pinch of salt, wish and cook until thick. Include in the mix a cup of Italian roast at room temperature and you have made not only a beverage but also breakfast and a hangover cure.
Traditional Turkish coffee is known for its strong, dark flavor cut with cardamom, but the Scandinavians have also learned to put this ancient spice to use in the specialty drink Cardamom Kaffee. Mix an eighth-cup of cognac with two teaspoons curaco, one teaspoon sugar and a cracked and seeded cardamom pod. Microwave the mixture for approximately ten seconds, light with a match and pour on about a half-cup of extra strength coffee for a marvelous coffee treat.
Despite the many names, you must give credit to those inspiring such creativity when it comes to these fascinating coffee mixtures. They may not be inventors of giant atomic bombs, but they have certainly made a mark in the coffee world! So get your coffee grinder and pot and start experimenting.
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Then names of all the different kinds of coffee, blends, and roasts can all very confusing. Despite the love for coffee around the world, there are definitely some people who find all the gibberish confusing; especially the language of those high end coffee shops. However, once you become a frequent of these shops, the language is sure to become second nature.
Let us start with the Frappe. However, be careful because the ‘e’ here is silent. This is a common beverage throughout Europe as well as Latin America. It is cold espresso with a small amount of sugar and milk and then it is blended with ice. However, flavors can be added like brandy or crme de cacao. It is served with a straw, which can be frustrating for those around who have to hear the noise for the slurping.
Then there is Cappuccino Borgia. This is named oddly after a famous poisoner. It is a quarter cup of peeled orange with a half cup of ice cream, chocolate of course. Further to this, the orange juice and quarter cup of milk, blended with espresso make this a perfect Italian tradition.
Coming back to the 21st century, there is what is known as the Calypso Cooler. This Caribbean drink is chilled coffee, super strong, with ripe bananas and two cups of ice cream, coffee flavored. Then there are several tablespoons of rum added. You are most definitely sure to lose your luggage with this drink in hand.
Staying on the topic of alcohol and coffee it is essential to not forget the marvelous specialty coffee: Caffee Zabaglone. This is dry Marsala with quite a bit of sugar. Then added is a dash of salt and four egg yolks. It is wisked together and cooked until thick. Then Italian roast is added when it is at room temperature. This drink is perfect for breakfast and to cure that hangover from the night before. Two benefits in one drink.
Modern New Orleans in France is known for its double strength American roast coffee. It is then mixed with heavy cream, egg nog, and bourbon. This is known as a Mardi Gras. Although the ’s’ is silent, the crowd most definitely is not.
Turkish coffee is strong and dark but then added to it is cardamom. However, it is not alone. The Scandinavians also have Cardamom Kaffee. This is prepared with cognac and curacao with sugar and cardamom. It should be heated in the microwave and then ignited with a match. This can be enjoyed with about a half cup of really strong coffee. No matter what the recipe, they are all known to give you a kick.
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