Curious about coffee? Wanting to spice up a routine caffeine run? Here are some options in a comprehensive, educational list to start the school year off right.
Americano — Espresso and hot water
Affogato — Espresso over ice cream
Cafe au lait — Espresso and warmed milk
Cafe Misto — Half drip coffee, half steamed milk
Cappuccino — Equal parts espresso and milk foam
Cortado — Espresso shots marked with steamed milk
Drip Coffee — Its coffee b—h
Espresso — Simple espresso shots served hot or iced
Flat White — Ristretto shots with lightly foamed steamed milk
Latte — Espresso with steamed milk
Long Black — Ristretto with more espresso, less hot water
Macchiato — Steamed milk with espresso shots poured on top
Mocha — Latte made with chocolate
Red-eye/Shot in the Dark — Drip coffee with a shot of espresso
Ristretto — Smaller, sweeter espresso shots
Traditional Macchiato — Espresso shot ‘marked’ with milk
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