Best Vienna Coffee Types
Kapuziner is an Austrian specialty coffee consisting of espresso and a dollop of whipped cream. The drink has a distinctive brown color similar to the color of the robes worn by Capuchin friars. It is presumed that this is the reason why it was given the name.
This coffee is usually served dusted with cocoa powder or sprinkled with chocolate shavings.
Although it is often compared to cappuccino, Wiener melange is a specialty blend of coffee and milk that is more similar to caffe latte.
The first written records about melange date back to Vienna in the mid-19th century, while the word melange comes from the French verb méler, which translates as to mix. While there are several variants of this classic, it is usually made with one espresso shot of mild coffee that is served in a large cup.
Einspänner is a classic Viennese coffee that combines espresso and hefty amounts of whipped cream on top. The drink was named after one-horse-drawn carriage. Allegedly, this type of coffee was ideal for the coachmen because the cream would keep the coffee warm and would prevent spillage.
Einspänner is usually served in a tall glass, and it can be dusted with icing sugar or cocoa powder. Traditionally, it is not stirred, and the coffee should be slowly sipped through the whipped cream.
Franziskaner is an Austrian coffee variety that consists of a combination of espresso and milk. The coffee is then topped with hefty amounts of whipped cream, which is occasionally garnished with chocolate sprinkles or dusted with cocoa powder.
It is believed that the beverage was named after Franciscan friars because the color of the drink is similar to the brown color of their robes.
Although it is nowadays rarely found in Viennese coffee houses, Kaisermelange is often listed as a unique Viennese specialty. It consists of a pulled espresso that is mixed with a raw egg yolk. The beverage is usually sweetened with honey and fortified with Cognac, other types of brandy, or rum.
The name Kaisermelange translates as Emperor's mélange—presumably because of the luscious texture and rich flavor of the coffee, which makes it worthy of being served to an emperor.
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