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.

First up is the very popular latte, which is the Italian word for milk. So a cafe latte is quite literally milk and coffee. Relaxing, sweet and delicious, a cafe latte is made up of one espresso with two parts steamed milk and topped off with froth. They are often served in a long cup or glass and are usually topped off with chocolate powder.

The chocolatey cousin of the latte is the mocha- which is one of my favourites. The ratio between coffee and milk is similar to that of a latte, with the only change being the addition of a shot of chocolate to create a coffee hot chocolate hybrid.

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.

The macchiato lies somewhere between the espresso and the latte and takes it’s name form the Italian word for marked, as it is an espresso ‘marked’ with a small amount of milk. This makes for a less intense hit than with a straight espresso and so is more of a crowd pleaser.

Another slight variation on the espresso is The Americano. This type of coffee is made by adding hot water to an espresso to create the strength of a filter coffee with the taste of an espresso, and is called an Americano as it was what American soldiers drank during WW2.

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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