Walking into a coffee shop and seeing all the options on the menu can be quite overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with a lot of them. You are likely to be caught between which ones you might like and where to even begin. Whether you’re just ordering a hot beverage for the social aspect of enjoying coffee or maybe you’ve developed a need to get an extra boost in the morning to get your day started, whatever the reason, there’s a brew for everyone and we hope this guide will help you get started.
STEP 1: Start with a Cappuccino
There are different types of coffee to try out, but a Cappuccino is the best option to start with. A Cappuccino is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 microfoam. Unlike a pure espresso, a Cappuccino has a creamy, rich, and smooth taste and texture. This makes it a lot more palatable for people who’ve just started their coffee journey, hence it’s definitely the best bet for a beginner. So, how do you know you’ve been served the perfect Cappuccino? It’s simple: the bold coffee taste should never overwhelm the sweetness from the naturally occurring lactose sugar in milk.
STEP 2: Try a Latte
Maybe you tried Cappuccinos but you weren’t blown away. Your next best bet is a Latte. Quick rundown: a Latte is an espresso, steamed milk, and a bit of milk foam on top. This is a great next step because it allows you to figure out what you need to subtract or add to come up with what your go-to hot beverage is.
STEP 3: Go for a Milk Alternative
Dairy milk alternatives aren’t just about dietary restrictions, some people genuinely enjoy the taste of almond or soy milk. If you’ve done a bit of experimenting but still haven’t found out which one to go for, maybe the coffee is not the problem. It could be the kind of milk that accompanies it. Many people who make the jump from instant to premium coffee are surprised by how strong the latter is. Milk is the perfect add-on to reduce the strength of the hot brew in your cup. Finding the right hot beverage for you is the first step to what will hopefully be a lifelong coffee journey. Just remember to be a bit patient as it may take some time. And there’s no need to learn how to brew your own pot just yet. You can head to a Wimpy near you and have a look at the Premium Blend menu. The best part is that you can browse the menu in your language. Wimpy’s new menu is available in all 11 official languages. What better way to find a coffee that tantalises your tastebuds than with a roadmap written in your language?
