Unlike other coffee types the milk isn’t texturised and instead, cortado coffee is made with lightly steamed milk, no froth or foam. The steamed milk on top reduces the acidity of the coffee and creates a micro-foam which doesn’t separate from the espresso, giving it a strong and rich flavour.

A cortado is generally smaller than a flat white and possesses a much stronger taste due to the lightly steamed milk. Additionally, the flat white can be likened to a small latte as it has textured milk, making it hotter with a much thicker taste.

Although a mocha is often interpreted differently across the world, it's basically a shot of espresso combined with a chocolate powder or syrup, followed by milk or cream. It is a variant of a latte, in the sense that it is often 1/3 espresso and 2/3 steamed milk, the main difference being that a chocolate flavour is added, which can be light or dark.

It is said that a mocha tastes like a chocolatey coffee. Whilst this is true, a mocha is so much more than that. Where the espresso shot offers an almost bitter taste, the chocolate combination adds a sweetness to create a velvety smooth, luxurious beverage.  

For starters, the cappuccino hails from Italy and the mocha originates in Yemen. They’re both espresso-based drinks, but the mocha contains chocolate flavouring and the cappuccino is topped with a milk foam to form a frothy coffee beverage – sometimes with a dusting of chocolate on top too.

Getting up early makes time for things that matter in your world like exercise, practicing mindfulness and of course, your morning coffee, before your day really begins.

More than ever, it’s important to look forward to your day and any exciting plans you may have. Besides what you have to get done, think about what you want to achieve. Challenge yourself and set tasks that inspire you. This way, your day is bound to get off to a great start.

NESCAFÉ agronomists and field staff help farmers gain the edge they need to flourish. In Honduras, we helped farmers dry their coffee beans using solar power. These solar driers cost almost nothing to operate and help farmers to produce better quality. Dry beans preserve their quality for longer, giving farmers more time to negotiate a better price and decide the best moment to sell. Thanks to solar driers, farmers in Honduras were able to get 10% higher prices, proving that even the simplest change can make a real difference.