Coffee trends you should know — part 2
In the second part of our guide to coffee trends, we share another collection of discoveries every coffee enthusiast should know. Curious about developments in the coffee world and the habits that shaped the market in 2020? Let us explore.
Vietnamese egg coffee
Read that twice? Wondering whether the heading is a mistake and we meant bulletproof coffee with butter and MCT oil? No: we really are talking about Vietnamese coffee with egg.
The internet and travel open doors to traditions, customs and recipes from distant places. Vietnamese egg coffee reached us through those same opportunities. In Vietnam, it is a familiar way to enjoy coffee, served not only hot but cold too. Can you believe it?
A Vietnamese coffee recipe
To discover its taste, follow these steps:
- Brew coffee in a moka pot or prepare a classic espresso.
- In a bowl, combine one egg yolk with two tablespoons of condensed milk. Optionally add one teaspoon of vanilla sugar. Beat for around three minutes, until creamy, smooth and pale yellow.
- Spoon the egg cream into a mug or cup, then pour in the coffee and stir.
Enjoy!
Latte art — painting on coffee
You visit a favourite café, order a milk coffee and smile when it arrives with an impressive pattern on top. Out comes the phone for a photograph to share. We all love patterns on coffee!
These miniature artworks are latte art, a skill every barista should develop. Free pouring and etching require practice, patience, precision and confidence, as well as correctly textured milk and suitable accessories.
Early patterns often centred on simple hearts and rosettas. As the art grew and baristas refined their skills, swans, tulips, butterflies and leaves appeared. Today, almost any ornament can inspire a design.
Dedicated classes are available to beginners and home baristas alike. Perhaps it is time to put aside ready-made stencils and move to the next level?
Read more in Latte art: delightful coffee patterns and how to get started.
Coffee is a lifestyle
What does coffee mean to you? Your favourite drink? The one you drink most? The first thing you reach for after waking, or what helps you through every day? We could probably collect countless creative definitions.
Today, nobody is surprised by people working on laptops in cafés. Working over a good cup of coffee has become a lifestyle associated with concentration, creative thinking and intellectual work.
The internet is full of coffee advice, stories, curiosities, news and preparation guides. Finding an interesting coffee blog or YouTube channel takes little effort.
The audience is clear from the wealth of gift sets and coffee-themed products: socks, mugs, travel cups, moka pots, grinders, printed reusable bags, scented candles, pictures, posters, coffee sets and flavoured syrups.
Coffee clearly matters in our lives. It also makes a successful gift for parents, siblings, friends or colleagues. Choose high-quality coffee from a roastery or specialist shop, and the present can feel thoughtful and luxurious.
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