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OK guys...listen up! Once you've
found your favorite bikini baristas you'll want to impress them with
your command of espresso lingo. There are lots of archaic terms out
there but these are just the basic espresso terms that will make
ordering your espresso easy.
Important tip: NEVER ask for an
"expresso"; it's the quickest way to make yourself look stupid.
There is no such word as "expresso". The correct word is
"espresso". (The second quickest way to make yourself look
stupid is to ask for a "cup of Joe". Another no no.)
Americano – short for Caffe
Americano – 1 shot of espresso diluted with hot water so that it has
the strength of a normal cup of American drip coffee
Barista – an Italian term for individuals to operate espresso
machines and who serve espresso as a profession
Breve – Italian for “short” - espresso with steamed
half-and-half
Black Eye – a cup of drip coffee with two shots of
espresso
Caffe Americano - 1 shot of espresso diluted with hot
water so that it has the strength of a normal cup of American drip
coffee; however it is better than drip coffee because it is made to
order
Café Au Lait – French style drink with 1/2
coffee and 1/2 steamed milk or sometimes 2/3 coffee and 1/3 steamed
milk
Caffe Breve – espresso with steamed half-and-half; a
very rich drink
Caffe Latte – usually shortened to just “Latte” –
espresso made with steamed milk and frothed milk to which flavorings
such as hazelnut or vanilla can be added; the milk is steamed in
order to aerate it to give it the consistency to whipped cream, but
without burning it. The steamed and frothed milk is poured into the
espresso
Caffe Macchiato – or just “Macchiato”- An espresso
served with a teaspoon or two of foamed milk added to the top
Caffe Mocha – or just “Mocha” - A latte with
chocolate, which can be prepared with either steamed chocolate milk
or with chocolate syrup and usually topped with whipped cream and
cocoa powder
Cappuccino – a drink with 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and
1/3 frothed milk on top; more foamy than a latte; can be topped with
cinnamon or other spices
Chai Latte – black tea with spices and steamed milk
Con Panne – Espresso with whipped cream
Crema – the golden-brown or caramel colored foam that forms
on the top of an espresso
Decaf – short for “decaffeinated”, in which most, but not
all, of the caffeine has been removed
Doppio – Italian for “double” - a double shot of espresso
Double – espresso made with two shots
Double Double – espresso made with double cream and
double sugar
Dry – espresso made without any steamed milk, just frothed
milk
Espresso – a brewing process (and drink) in which 1/5 ounces
of water are heated to 190 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and forced
under high pressure, usually 135 PSI, through 7 grams of compacted
finely ground Arabica coffee beans, for 25 seconds. The word
“espresso” comes from the Latin word “expresere” which means “to
press out”. Espresso is made to order, which is why we have
baristas. Espresso was invented in Italy but it was not until the
invention of the spring lever piston espresso machine that it became
widely available as the drink we know today. Espresso is the base
for other drink, such as lattes, cappuccino, macchiato and mochas,
etc. Espresso served by itself has no milk added.
Half Caf – espresso made with half regular and half
decaf
Harmless – decaf expresso
Flat White – a latte without the frothed milk, just
the steamed milk
Grande – 16 ounce cup
Latte – espresso made with steamed milk and frothed milk to
which flavorings such as hazelnut to vanilla can be added; the milk
is steamed in order to aerate it to give it the consistency to
whipped cream, but without burning it. The steamed and frothed milk
is poured into the espresso
Macchiato – espresso served with a teaspoon or two of foamed
milk added to the top
Mocha – a latte with chocolate, which can be prepared with
either steamed chocolate milk or with chocolate syrup and usually
topped with whipped cream and cocoa powder
Mochaccino – a cappuccino with chocolate
Quad – espresso made with four shots
Red Eye – a cup of drip coffee with a single shot of
espresso added
Short – an 8 ounce cup
Shot – brewed espresso
Single – a single shot of espresso, usually 1 to 1.5 oz.
Skinny – made with non-fat milk
Skinny Harmless - made with non-fat milk and decaf
Solo (Italian for :single”) – one shot of espresso
Tall – a 12 oz. cup
Triple – espresso made with three shots
Unleaded – espresso made with decaf
Venti – a 20 oz. cup
Remember: just as important as
getting your espresso order right is leaving your bikini barista a
nice big tip!
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