Five common types of coffee in cafes

Espresso

It`s a concentrated shot of coffee made by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans, served in a small cup. It is the base for most coffee drinks

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Cappuccino

Made by combining equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk, cappuccino is topped with a sprinkle of cocoa or cinnamon

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Latte

Made with espresso and steamed milk, usually in a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio of coffee to milk, a latte is topped with a small amount of foamed milk

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Americano

It`s made by diluting espresso with hot water, resulting in a milder coffee with a similar strength to drip coffee. It is lighter than espresso but still bold

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Mocha

It combines espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate syrup, sometimes topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings

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