black coffee
No cream added
Coffee served without milk, cream, or other lightening additions.
Sugar or sweeteners may or may not be added—opinions vary on whether sweetened coffee still counts as black.
I'll take my coffee black.
The term distinguishes from coffee with dairy or dairy substitutes, not from flavored or specialty preparations.
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- boldCourageous and daring
- robustStrong and durable
- intenseExtreme in degree
- strongHaving great physical power
full-bodied · rich · sharp · astringent · bracing · unsweetened · acidic · earthy
Concentrated pressurized brew
- americanoEspresso plus hot water
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- filterPorous separation device
- pour-overManual filtered coffee technique
brew · cold brew · red eye · percolator · moka pot · siphon · cuppa · java
Edible pod seeds
- arabicaDominant coffee species
- robustaHardy, bitter coffee species
- roasteryCoffee processing venue
- single-originFrom one locale only
blend · dark roast · medium roast · light roast · grounds · crema · extraction · grind
Day's early hours
- mugHandled cup for beverages
- cupSmall drinking container
- sippingDrinking in small mouthfuls
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
steaming · brewing · routine · breakfast · dawn · café · diner · thermos
Alertness-boosting drug
- alertnessActive mental awareness
- energyPower to do work
- jittersNervous agitation
- wakefulnessState of being conscious
adenosine · metabolism · insomnia · pick-me-up · buzz · boost · caffeinated · decaf
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
strong · full-bodied · rich · sharp · astringent · bracing · unsweetened · acidic · earthy · smoky
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
pour-over · brew · cold brew · red eye · percolator · moka pot · siphon · cuppa · java
beans
Edible pod seeds
single-origin · blend · dark roast · medium roast · light roast · grounds · crema · extraction · grind
morning
Day's early hours
aroma · steaming · brewing · routine · breakfast · dawn · café · diner · thermos · commute
stimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
wakefulness · adenosine · metabolism · insomnia · pick-me-up · buzz · boost · caffeinated · decaf · half-caf
- Acquired Tastesdurian, blue cheese, natto, Marmite, Vegemite
- bitter thingsbitter melon, quinine, tonic water, espresso, dark chocolate
- Low-Calorie Drinksdiet soda, Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, Coke Zero, Pepsi Zero
- black thingscoal, soot, tar, onyx, ebony
- regular coffeeshouse blend, cup of joe, breakfast blend, medium roast, dark roast
- unsweetenedcocoa powder, baking chocolate, raw cacao, espresso, sparkling water
black coffeepumpkin spice latte
Seasonal flavored espresso drink
white coffee · café au lait · mocha · frappuccino · caramel macchiato
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