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Cold Brew
Coffee that is brewed with room temperature or cold water over a 12 to 24-hour period and served cold.
Doppio
Italian term for a double shot of espresso.
Americano
An espresso diluted with hot water, giving it a similar strength to but different flavor from traditionally brewed coffee.
Mocha
A coffee drink made with espresso, chocolate syrup, and steamed milk, often topped with whipped cream.
Barista
A person who is trained in the making and serving of coffee drinks, typically working in a coffee shop.
Frappuccino
A blended ice beverage made with coffee or other flavorings, often topped with whipped cream and syrups.
Crema
The creamy, caramel-colored foam that forms on top of an espresso shot, which is an indicator of well-extracted coffee.
Espresso
A concentrated form of coffee made by forcing hot water under pressure through finely-ground coffee beans.
Red Eye
A drink made by adding a shot of espresso to a cup of brewed coffee.
Cortado
An espresso cut with a small amount of warm milk to reduce the acidity.
French Press
A brewing method where coffee grounds are steeped in hot water, and then separated by pressing down a metal or nylon mesh filter.
Coffee Bloom
The process where freshly-ground coffee is pre-infused with hot water to release any gas that has been trapped in the beans during roasting.
Siphon Brewer
A brewing method that uses a vacuum principle to brew coffee, involving two chambers where vapor pressure and vacuum produce coffee.
Single Origin
Coffee sourced from one single producer, crop, or region within a single country.
Caffè Latte
A coffee drink made with one or more shots of espresso and steamed milk, usually topped with a small amount of foam.
Flat White
A coffee drink consisting of espresso with microfoam (steamed milk with fine bubbles and a glossy or velvety consistency).
Ristretto
A short shot of espresso made with the normal amount of ground coffee but extracted with about half the amount of water.
Green Coffee
Unroasted coffee beans that retain their green color and have a mild, grassy flavor.
Chemex
A pour-over style glass-container used to brew coffee, which is known for its unique design and extraction method.
Cappuccino
An Italian coffee drink prepared with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk froth.
Nitro Coffee
Cold brew coffee that has been infused with nitrogen to create a smooth, creamy texture and a frothy head, similar to some beers.
Arabica
A species of coffee that is considered superior in quality with a smooth, yet slightly acidic, flavor.
Macchiato
An espresso with a small amount of frothed milk on top.
Affogato
An Italian coffee-based dessert that is made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Robusta
A hardy species of coffee bean that has a strong, harsh flavor with a higher caffeine content than Arabica.
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