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
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