Explore tens of thousands of sets crafted by our community.
Coffee Terms
25
Flashcards
0/25
Espresso
A concentrated form of coffee made by forcing hot water under pressure through finely-ground coffee beans.
Macchiato
An espresso with a small amount of frothed milk on top.
Americano
An espresso diluted with hot water, giving it a similar strength to but different flavor from traditionally brewed coffee.
Caffè Latte
A coffee drink made with one or more shots of espresso and steamed milk, usually topped with a small amount of foam.
Cappuccino
An Italian coffee drink prepared with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk froth.
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.
Affogato
An Italian coffee-based dessert that is made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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.
Mocha
A coffee drink made with espresso, chocolate syrup, and steamed milk, often topped with whipped cream.
Frappuccino
A blended ice beverage made with coffee or other flavorings, often topped with whipped cream and syrups.
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.
Cold Brew
Coffee that is brewed with room temperature or cold water over a 12 to 24-hour period and served cold.
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.
Green Coffee
Unroasted coffee beans that retain their green color and have a mild, grassy flavor.
Arabica
A species of coffee that is considered superior in quality with a smooth, yet slightly acidic, flavor.
Robusta
A hardy species of coffee bean that has a strong, harsh flavor with a higher caffeine content than Arabica.
Crema
The creamy, caramel-colored foam that forms on top of an espresso shot, which is an indicator of well-extracted coffee.
Barista
A person who is trained in the making and serving of coffee drinks, typically working in a coffee shop.
Doppio
Italian term for a double shot of espresso.
Single Origin
Coffee sourced from one single producer, crop, or region within a single country.
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.
Chemex
A pour-over style glass-container used to brew coffee, which is known for its unique design and extraction method.
© Hypatia.Tech. 2024 All rights reserved.