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Affogato: vanilla ice cream drowned in a shot of espresso Affogato A scoop of vanilla ice cream drowned in a hot shot of espresso — dessert and coffee drink in one. Read more Americano Americano Espresso topped up with hot water, for a bigger cup with a lighter flavor profile. Read more Person making latte art Caffè Latte Espresso topped with a large amount of steamed milk and a thin layer of foam — typically 200-300 ml. Read more White ceramic teacup with coffee latte art Cappuccino An Italian coffee drink of equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk foam — roughly 60 ml each. Read more Glass of cold brew coffee with ice Cold Brew Coffee brewed with cold water over 12–24 hours. Low acidity, full flavor, high caffeine content. Read more Glass of cold drip coffee with ice Cold Drip A brewing method where cold water drips slowly through ground coffee — also known as Kyoto-style coffee. Read more Cortado: equal parts espresso and warm milk in a glass Cortado A Spanish coffee drink of equal parts espresso and warm milk — 60-80 ml, almost no foam. Read more Doppio: a double espresso pulled simultaneously into two glasses Doppio A double espresso: twice the dose, twice the yield, the same shot time. Read more A cup of espresso with crema Espresso 25–30 ml of coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground beans under pressure. Read more Flat white in a white ceramic teacup Flat White A small coffee drink of 150-160 ml: a double ristretto with microfoam and almost no visible foam. Read more Koffie verkeerd: a glass of coffee with plenty of warm milk Koffie Verkeerd (Dutch White Coffee) A classic Dutch coffee drink: more warm milk than coffee — literally 'wrong' proportions. Read more Latte macchiato with visible layers in a glass Latte Macchiato Warm milk 'marked' with a splash of espresso — the reverse build of a macchiato, with visible layers. Read more Lungo Lungo An extended espresso shot with more water, lighter in flavor but also a bit more bitter. Read more White and blue ceramic mug with coffee on a white ceramic saucer Macchiato Espresso "marked" with a small amount of milk foam — 30-40 ml total. Read more Nitro coffee Nitro Coffee Cold brew coffee infused with nitrogen gas (N₂) — gives a creamy texture and fine foam, without any milk. Read more Ristretto: a short, concentrated espresso shot Ristretto A shorter espresso shot with less water, more concentrated and sweeter in flavor. Read more

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