Types Of Coffee – Coffee Varieties II. Espresso Con Panna: Your basic standard espresso with a shot of whipped cream on top. Flavored coffee: A very much ethnic tradition, syrups, flavorings, and/or spices are added to give the coffee a tinge of something else. Chocolate is the most common additive, either sprinkled on top or added in syrup form, while other favorites include cinnamon, nutmeg, and Italian syrups.