For over a thousand years, humankind has been perfecting the art of making and drinking coffee. From the first goat herder who is said to have begun dancing with his animals after eating the mysterious red berry, to the modern-day commuter savoring a wake-up cup of java, the magical coffee bean has become both an addictive necessity and a welcome treat.
Luckily for North Americans, the world's best beans are now readily available here and coffee preparation has become an art form. No longer satisfied with the swill that once passed for coffee, java junkies are experimenting with all sorts of variations of their favorite booster beverage.
Here's a look at seven of the more popular coffee drinks available at most discriminating coffee houses, and how to best enjoy them.