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Espresso
When beans are used to make espresso they’re more finely ground, and they’re brewed with a higher grounds-to-water ratio than what’s used for coffee. The result is a more concentrated liquid with a bolder flavor.
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Black Coffee
No frills here: Black coffee is made from plain ground coffee beans that are brewed hot. It’s served without added sugar, milk, or flavorings.
Decaf
Coffee beans naturally contain caffeine, but roasters can use several different processes to remove almost all of it. Decaf coffee is brewed with these beans.
Latte
This classic drink is typically 1/3 espresso and 2/3 steamed milk, topped with a thin layer of foam.
Cappuccino
The standard ratio is equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and foam. It’s often served in a 6-ounce cup (smaller than a latte cup) and can be topped with a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Flat White
Cortado
This drink, which hails from Spain, is half espresso, half steamed milk. Unlike many Italian coffee drinks, it contains little to no foam. It’s typically served in a 4.5-ounce glass.
Macchiato
Like the latte, this drink consists of espresso and steamed milk, but the ratio of espresso to milk is higher. Baristas also fold the milk as it steams, which creates a more velvety texture.
Mocha Latte
This sweet twist on the latte is flavored with sugar and chocolate, usually in the form of cocoa powder, melted chocolate, or syrup.
Red Eye
When you need an extra caffeine boost, go for this two-in-one drink: It’s coffee with a shot of espresso.
Americano
Order this drink and you’ll get a shot of espresso diluted with hot water.
A macchiato is a shot of espresso with just a touch of steamed milk or foam. In Italian, macchiato means “stained” or “spotted,” so a caffè macchiato refers to coffee that’s been stained with milk.
Café au Lait
This fancy-sounding French drink is actually super simple: It’s equal parts coffee and steamed or scalded milk.
Irish Coffee
This boozy drink is a combination of black coffee, whiskey, and sugar, topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
