caffè
Coffee, in Rome
Caffè is the Italian word for coffee, appearing in English primarily in the names of coffee drinks: caffè latte, caffè macchiato, caffè americano.
On its own, caffè typically means espresso in Italian coffee culture.
The accent mark distinguishes it from caffe, which would be pronounced differently in Italian.
Concentrated pressurized brew
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- macchiatoEspresso topped with foam
- ristrettoConcentrated espresso extraction
- baristaProfessional café drink maker
piazza · trattoria · gelato · dolce · cornetto · biscotti · moka pot · latte
Espresso with frothed milk
- macchiatoEspresso topped with foam
- americanoEspresso plus hot water
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
- mochaChocolate-flavored espresso drink
cortado · affogato · flat white · con panna · breve · romano · iced · frappé
Professional café drink maker
- barDrinking establishment
- piazzaPublic urban square
- morning ritualHabitual start-of-day practice
- standingPosition, physical or social
counter · newspaper · socializing · break · quick · daily · neighborhood · regulars
Espresso's amber foam
- ristrettoConcentrated espresso extraction
- lungoExtended espresso shot
- demitasseSmall cup for coffee
- portafilterEspresso brewing handle
tamper · puck · extraction · shot · pull · grind · single-origin · doppio
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- macchiatoEspresso topped with foam
- ristrettoConcentrated espresso extraction
barista · piazza · trattoria · gelato · dolce · cornetto · biscotti · moka pot · latte · bar
cappuccino
Espresso with frothed milk
mocha · cortado · affogato · flat white · con panna · breve · romano · iced · frappé · espressino
barista
Professional café drink maker
- barDrinking establishment
- piazzaPublic urban square
- morning ritualHabitual start-of-day practice
standing · counter · newspaper · socializing · break · quick · daily · neighborhood · regulars · conversation
crema
Espresso's amber foam
portafilter · tamper · puck · extraction · shot · pull · grind · single-origin · doppio · roast
roasted
Cooked uncovered with heat
caramel · chocolate · bitter · rich · fragrant · toasted · robust · woody · spicy · fruity
stimulant
Alertness-boosting drug
jolt · pick-me-up · perk · invigorate · kickstart · recharge · morning · ritual · wake-up · vitality
caffèdecaf
Stimulant-free coffee
caffeine-free · tea · herbal infusion · hot chocolate · mate
caffècaffè americano
Espresso diluted with water
americano · grande · venti · drip coffee · filter coffee
caffèchamomile tea
Herbal infusion from dried flowers
valerian tea · sleeping draught · warm milk · nightcap · sedative
- school cafeteriaStudent dining facility
- caffeine buzzStimulant-induced wakefulness
- caffeine withdrawalSymptoms from stopping stimulants
- caffeine addictOne dependent on stimulants
- caffeine crashFatigue following stimulant metabolism
- caffeine boostStimulant effect from coffee
caffe, caffeine, caffeinated, decaf, decaffeinated, decaffeinate, cafeteria