Espresso Lingo

Espresso: A 1-1/2 ounce portion of this dark, rich brew is a "single" and is usually served in a 3 ounce demitasse cup.

Americano: An espresso that has been diluted with hot water to make the flavor less intense.

Café con leche: Espresso with enough steamed milk to fill an 8 ounce cup.

Caffè con panna: Espresso served topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Caffè corretto: Espresso "corrected" by adding grappa, cognac, or liqueur.

Caffè creme: Espresso combined with 1 ounce of heavy cream.

Caffè freddo: Chilled espresso and ice served in a tall glass.

Caffe latte: Espresso with steamed milk, topped with foamed milk.

Caffè lungo: The same as an Americano.

Caffè macchiato: Espresso marked with 1 to 2 tablespoons of foamed milk. (Macchiato means "marked" in Italian.)

Caffè mocha: Espresso, chocolate syrup, and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder.

Caffè ristretto: "Concentrated" espresso: the same amount of coffee is used to make a small cup that is normally used in making a traditional large cup.

Cappuccino: Espresso, steamed milk and frothed milk in equal proportions. The frothy "cap" may be garnished with sprinkled chocolate or cocoa, cinnamon, vanilla powder or sugar crystals.

Cappuccino chiaro: A lighter cappuccino made with less espresso than the traditional cappuccino.

Cappuccino scuro: Dark cappuccino made with more espresso than the traditional cappuccino.

Coffee granita: Frozen, shaved ice made from milk, sugar, and espresso.

Doppio: 2 shots of espresso.

Double no fun: Caffè latte made with nonfat milk and decaf espresso. (Why bother?)

Double tall skinny: Double espresso and steamed nonfat milk.

Grande: A 16 ounce cup or glass of coffee, latte, or cappuccino.

Harmless: Latte made with decaf espresso.

Iced cappuccino: Double espresso in a 12 ounce glass with ice, cold milk, and steamed milk foam.

Iced espresso: Double espresso with ice served in an 8 to 10 ounce glass.

Latteccino: A frothier latte or a milkier cappuccino.

Latte macchiato: A glass of steamed milk marked with espresso.

Mochaccino: A cappuccino with steamed chocolate milk.

No fun: Caffè latte made with decaf espresso.

Short single: A single shot of espresso with the standard amount of milk (for a latte) or water (for an Americano).

Single: A shot of espresso; 1-1/2 to 2 ounces.

Skinny: Latte made with 1 percent or nonfat milk

Tall: A single shot of espresso with extra milk (for a latte) or water (for an Americano), served in a 10 to 12 ounce cup.

Thunder thighs: Double mochaccino made with whole chocolate milk and extra whipped cream