caffe

Espresso in Rome

Caffe is the Italian word for coffee, appearing in English primarily in the names of coffee drinks and establishments.

An Italian-style coffeehouse may style itself a caffè to signal authenticity or upscale ambitions.

The word appears in drink names like caffè latte (coffee with milk) and caffè americano (espresso diluted with hot water).

The accent on the final e, when present, marks the Italian spelling.

beverage

espresso

Concentrated pressurized brew

americano · mocha · ristretto · cortado · flat white · doppio · lungo · affogato · brew · roast

venue

coffeehouse

Establishment serving brewed beverages

terrace · sidewalk seating · piazza · espresso bar · kiosk · roastery · corner cafe

equipment

machine

Power-driven working device

moka pot · percolator · filter · dripper · steam wand · beans · grounds · cup · demitasse · saucer

aroma

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

  • scentAirborne odor detected
  • roastedCooked uncovered with heat
  • nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored

earthy · bitter · smoky · rich · bold · mellow · notes · bouquet · whiff · essence

ritual

morning

Day's early hours

  • routineRegular sequence of actions
  • breakInterrupt continuity
  • pauseTemporary cessation of activity

newspaper · conversation · lingering · people-watching · sipping · relaxation · gathering · meetup · catch-up · leisurely

Opposites
beverage type

caffetea

Steeped leaf beverage

herbal tea · tisane · camomile · hot chocolate · milk

coffee style/preparation

caffedrip coffee

Filtered hot beverage

filter coffee · instant coffee · Folgers · Americano

stimulation effect

caffedecaf

Stimulant-free coffee

caffeine-free · herbal tea · warm milk · chamomile tea · sleepytime tea

Phrases
Family

café, caffeine, caffeinated, decaf, decaffeinated, cafeteria

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G