Not Your Average Coffee Blend

Can you name every type of plant or flower? What about every type of tree? Of course not - there is a ridiculous number of species and within those species hundreds of different types, each having their own name. It is impossible to remember the names of them all.

This has almost become the case with types of coffee. There are so many wonderful varieties out there to try. But who can remember them all? We may not remember the names but we will not quickly forget the taste. Let's consider some uniquely names creations.

The Frappe is one - not spelled the way it sounds, the e is silent. Espresso with milk and sugar added and poured over ice. To make it interesting add a bit of crème de cacao and brandy. This is really a refreshing drink.

Another that gets it name from a its killer taste - the Cappuccino Borgia. Not just an ordinary espresso, this drink includes the sweetness of 1 ½ cup of chocolate ice cream, the tang of 6 tbsp of orange juice ¼ cup of milk and ¼ cup of orange (peeled). It has a taste to die for.

Another sweet drink with an interesting name is the Calypso Cooler. You sweeten a rich cup of coffee with 2 cups of coffee ice cream and a few bananas. Add to that about 4 tbsp of rum and you're ready to dance.

Lets go Latin with the Caffee Zabaglone. This starts with an Italian coffee blend, dark roast. Take ¼ cup of Marsala; add 1 cup of sugar 4 eggs and a sprinkle of salt. Blend these together and heat until it is think. Then pour it over your Italian blend cooled to room temperature. This is one cup of coffee sure to wake you up.

Back to the silent letters, lets try a Mardi Gras (silent s). A good American coffee blend to which you add eggnog and bourbon and ½ cup of heavy cream. That will have you dancing in the street.

Cardamom Kaffee is a Scandinavian drink. It is a dark strong drink with a flavor borrowed from Turkey but perfected in this excellent blend. This Scandinavian recipe is a must try.

In your microwave heat the mixture of 1/8 cup of cognac 2 tsp of curacao and 2 tsp of sugar along with a cardamon pod which you have opened to remove the seeds. Heat for only 10 seconds and the put a match to it. Add your coffee and prepare yourself for something different!

Hats off to the creators of these wonderful coffee blends. Their inventions may not be saving the world but they sure are making it a more enjoyable place. There has been some amazing creativity shown with coffee. Our taste buds are forever grateful.