Happy International Coffee Day to all coffee lovers! Is coffee as essential for you to start your day as it is for me? Whether it is a cup of espresso, cappuccino, or moka, coffee is the kick-starter of my day and sometimes the medicine for my headache.
Here are some of my favorite types of coffee. Are any of them your favorite, too?
Frappé
Frappé is a foamy iced coffee that’s easily made from coffee, milk, ice cubes, and some sugar, depending on your taste. It is my ideal choice for a refreshing drink on a hot day that many coffee enthusiasts could appreciate.
Cappuccino
In the cold winter months, I start my day with a warm cup of cappuccino. I usually have it with non-dairy milk such as almond, hazelnut, or coconut milk. Equal parts double espresso, steamed milk, and steamed milk foam on top make a perfect cappuccino. One of my favorite places to have it in my city is Memento.
Turkish coffee
Sitting with my grandmother in our garden on a sunny afternoon or watching our favorite TV show was always accompanied by a Turkish coffee. I love the smell, the taste, and the texture of it. Traditionally cooked on hot sand, Turkish coffee is thick and bubbly with a strong aroma. Despite the name, however, it originated in Yemen. To make it, mix a tablespoon of finely ground coffee, water, and some sugar (optional), and simmer at a low temperature.
Latte
I like to experiment with different flavors of coffee from time to time, as well as explore new coffee places near me. The last place I had a cup at was The Coffee Room. Latte is very similar to a cappuccino, but it contains more steamed milk and has less foam on top. It is my go-to drink on days when I want to sit and read a book while sipping on something delightful.
Dalgona
A sensational trend this year is the Dalgona coffee, so I had to try it. I went to a local restaurant, Tables, just to have a cup, and I loved it! That is yet another refreshing drink, which is fluffy and incredibly delicious. All you need to prepare it is instant coffee, sugar, boiling water, and milk of your choice.
Moka
The Moka pot is an important element in preparing a full-bodied coffee, rich in aroma. When in a hurry, I simply place my pot on top of the stove, add water and coffee, and wait for it to be ready. I’ve been doing this for some time now, and it is a cheap way to make coffee at home or while camping that doesn’t require much effort.
Espresso
Last but not least, my savior during my university years, the espresso. While rushing around or almost falling asleep from the long hours of lectures, the espresso was there for me, keeping me focused and making my day better just with its aroma.
The best part of waking up early in the morning is the smell of coffee tickling my nose. I’m enamored with the taste of coffee not only as a drink but also when infused in other dishes, especially desserts.
Which are your favorite types of coffee? Share them with us in the comments below.
. Otherwise, I’ll be like a zombie the entire day. Here in Malaysia, we have our local roasted coffee beans, usually roasted with brown sugar and butter and taste substantially different from espresso based clean coffee. Our local coffee is very “thick” and one sip, makes on stay alert for the entire day. And eaten with fried crullers (油炸油条) which we dip and eat. This is something anyone should not miss when visiting Malaysia. 
I’ve only recently joined the world of coffee and found a type that I actually kind of like it a lot. For a few weeks I’ve been drinking it and I love the flavor it has. It is called Cortado, which is a mixture of espresso and milk, and maybe a little bit of sugar.
