Every day, millions search for The Perfect Cup of Coffee in cafes, diners, and kitchens around the world. Here, coffee guru Betty Rosbottom offers easy-to-follow recipes guaranteed to please anyone who takes delight in sampling, sipping, and serving exquisite coffee concoctions. Mornings are brighter with a hot Cafe au Lait, and a homemade Cappuccino takes the frost right out of a cold day. A chic Caff Macchiato is sure to spice up the night, and for something sweet, an Old-Fashioned Coffee Soda topped with whipped cream should do the trick. Aromatic, delicious and addictive nothing satisfies like a good old cup o’ Joe.

The author of The Big Book of Backyard Cooking and Waffles, Betty Rosbottom writes a syndicated column, “That’s Entertaining,” for Tribune Media Services. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Lara Hata is a freelance Bay-Area photographer whose work includes The Perfect Scoop.