If you see the hex surprise the journey, is that the coffee in France is a bit 'different then what you drink can be used. First, it is usually very strong - not as much as an Italian espresso, but certainly more than the average American Joe Cup.
If you are served coffee in France, do not expect a large cup of no. The best coffee in cups of coffee are served, and because of its strength, it can be anything you need. Sugarbe offered, but milk is not common. Not that a French host object with a little 'milk - not enough to offer.
As they make their coffee at home?
Drip coffee maker. Called coffee maker, these are fairly common, although the trend is definitely home espresso machines.
Stovetop espresso beer. Often called the mocha, you'll find in the housewares section, even small grocery stores in France.
French press.Despite its name, this type of coffee is not necessarily a French invention. However, it is a very popular and inexpensive way for a cup of coffee, which is very close to what you get when you go to a French-style beer café.
Espresso electric car. - In terms of what is available in French local supermarket, I would say these are the fastest growing segment of the coffee in France. (The undeniable charm of George Clooney can do more with this then weimagine.)
What sort of coffee do they use?
Judging once again by what's available in the French supermarket, most French people are not grinding their own beans. If it isn't packaged in "dosettes" to feed an electric espresso maker, the coffee generally comes vacuum packed in 250 gram units. Almost all of the coffee available like this is fairly finely ground, although there are some packages of whole beans as well.
You can purchase 100 percent Arabica coffee in the supermarket. Although it may be somewhat higher in price, some people think it makes a superior tasting cup of coffee. Most of the coffee drank in France though is a blend of Robusta and Arabica.
Ordering coffee in France
You may not have coffee in a French home, but if you travel to France you will surely have the opportunity to order coffee in a café. You can also order coffee in most any bar (indeed the distinction between a café and a bar is fuzzy at times). Where ever you are, the names of the various coffee drinks stay somewhat the same. (There are regional differences, but for the purposes of this article we'll stick to the Parisian terms, which should work fairly well anywhere in France).
Un Café - A demitasse cup of espresso strength coffee.
Un Double - Twice the amount of the same coffee.
Un Crème - An espresso strength coffee with cream (or possibly milk - it depends upon the café)
Une Noissette - Once again this is an espresso, but there is just a hint of cream or milk floating on top.
Café au Lait - Coffee mixed about half and half with hot milk. Many times the hot milk is served on the side.
Café Léger or Café Allongé - Regular strength coffee that has been watered down.
Café Americaine - This is filtered coffee, similar to what you get from a drip machine.
When is coffee drank in France?
In the morning? Certainly. After lunch? Yes again. Even in the evening, you will see French people enjoying a cup of espresso after a meal. I don't know how they can do it and sleep. I used to think they were all drinking decaf, but many times this isn't even available in restaurants. I don't go there, but you may like to. Part of your personal French coffee experience.
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