You might not remember the days when the only choice of coffee was between instant or filter, but if you do then all the coffees on choice these days might be baffling. So here is my rundown of the main ones so anyone who usually sticks to white with one can try something new next time they’re in the coffee shop.

One type which is commonly drank is the latte, which takes it’s name from the Italian word for milk, and is two parts milk one part coffee. It makes a sweet and comforting drink and is usually served in a long glass or cup and is delicious with biscotti.

Another quite milky offering is the mocha, one of the most popular coffees around. Mochas consist of a similar ratio between coffee and milk as a latte, but with the added addition of chocolate to create a really sweet treat.

Completely different to the mocha and latte is the espresso, which is short, dark and bitter. An espresso is served in a short measure and is created from beans which have been roasted until dark brown.

Somewhere between the espresso and the latte lies the Macchiato, with literally translates as marked has this name as it is essentially an espresso marked or stained with a hint of milk, making it a less intense coffee hit than with an espresso.

Another variation on the espresso is the Americano, which first came to prominence during World War 2, as this was what the American soldiers drank. An Americano is basically an espresso combined with hot water, in order to give the strength of a regular coffee but with a different taste.

And finally, the most popular on my list, is cappuccino. Cappuccinos are made by combining equal measures of hot coffee and hot milk, finishing with frothed milk and a delicious sprinkling of chocolate powder.

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