Here is a list of coffee shop vocabulary, each with a brief explanation:
1. Espresso: A strong, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans. It forms the base for many coffee drinks.
2. Americano: A style of coffee prepared by adding hot water to espresso, creating a beverage similar to drip coffee but with a richer, bolder flavour.
3. Latte: A popular coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, topped with a small layer of milk foam for a creamy texture.
4. Cappuccino: Similar to a latte but with equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam, giving it a light and airy texture.
5. Macchiato: An espresso drink topped with a small amount of foamed milk, intended to "mark" the espresso with a hint of creaminess.
6. Mocha: A sweet, chocolate-flavoured coffee drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup or powder, often topped with whipped cream.
7. Cold Brew: Coffee brewed with cold water over an extended period, resulting in a smooth, less acidic coffee that's served cold.
8. Pour Over: A brewing method where hot water is poured over coffee grounds in a filter, creating a fresh, clean-tasting coffee.
9. Flat White: A coffee similar to a latte, made with espresso and micro-foamed milk, offering a creamier and smoother texture with less foam than a cappuccino.
10. Affogato: An Italian dessert-style coffee where a shot of hot espresso is poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, blending hot and cold flavours.
11. Ristretto: A short, highly concentrated shot of espresso that uses less water, making it even stronger than a regular espresso.
12. Frappé: A cold, blended coffee drink, typically made with instant coffee, milk, sugar, and ice, often garnished with whipped cream.
13. Drip Coffee: Coffee made using a drip coffee maker where water drips through a filter filled with ground coffee, resulting in a straightforward, smooth coffee.
14. Crema: The light, golden layer that forms on top of a well-pulled espresso shot, often indicating freshness and quality.
15. House Blend: A unique mix of coffee beans created by a café to offer a signature flavour profile, often served as the default coffee.
16. Single-Origin: Coffee made from beans sourced from a specific region, highlighting the unique flavours and characteristics of that area’s coffee.
17. Decaf: Coffee that has most of its caffeine removed, making it a popular choice for those looking to avoid caffeine without sacrificing coffee flavour.
18. Steamed Milk: Milk that has been heated with steam, often used in coffee drinks to add creaminess and texture.
19. Foam: The frothy, airy layer created by steaming milk, often used to top drinks like lattes and cappuccinos for texture and presentation.
20. Barista: A trained professional who prepares and serves coffee drinks, often skilled in creating intricate designs in milk foam known as latte art.
These terms cover a range of popular drinks, ingredients, and processes in a coffee shop setting!
1. Espresso: A strong, concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans. It forms the base for many coffee drinks.
2. Americano: A style of coffee prepared by adding hot water to espresso, creating a beverage similar to drip coffee but with a richer, bolder flavour.
3. Latte: A popular coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk, topped with a small layer of milk foam for a creamy texture.
4. Cappuccino: Similar to a latte but with equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam, giving it a light and airy texture.
5. Macchiato: An espresso drink topped with a small amount of foamed milk, intended to "mark" the espresso with a hint of creaminess.
6. Mocha: A sweet, chocolate-flavoured coffee drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup or powder, often topped with whipped cream.
7. Cold Brew: Coffee brewed with cold water over an extended period, resulting in a smooth, less acidic coffee that's served cold.
8. Pour Over: A brewing method where hot water is poured over coffee grounds in a filter, creating a fresh, clean-tasting coffee.
9. Flat White: A coffee similar to a latte, made with espresso and micro-foamed milk, offering a creamier and smoother texture with less foam than a cappuccino.
10. Affogato: An Italian dessert-style coffee where a shot of hot espresso is poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, blending hot and cold flavours.
11. Ristretto: A short, highly concentrated shot of espresso that uses less water, making it even stronger than a regular espresso.
12. Frappé: A cold, blended coffee drink, typically made with instant coffee, milk, sugar, and ice, often garnished with whipped cream.
13. Drip Coffee: Coffee made using a drip coffee maker where water drips through a filter filled with ground coffee, resulting in a straightforward, smooth coffee.
14. Crema: The light, golden layer that forms on top of a well-pulled espresso shot, often indicating freshness and quality.
15. House Blend: A unique mix of coffee beans created by a café to offer a signature flavour profile, often served as the default coffee.
16. Single-Origin: Coffee made from beans sourced from a specific region, highlighting the unique flavours and characteristics of that area’s coffee.
17. Decaf: Coffee that has most of its caffeine removed, making it a popular choice for those looking to avoid caffeine without sacrificing coffee flavour.
18. Steamed Milk: Milk that has been heated with steam, often used in coffee drinks to add creaminess and texture.
19. Foam: The frothy, airy layer created by steaming milk, often used to top drinks like lattes and cappuccinos for texture and presentation.
20. Barista: A trained professional who prepares and serves coffee drinks, often skilled in creating intricate designs in milk foam known as latte art.
These terms cover a range of popular drinks, ingredients, and processes in a coffee shop setting!