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Hot drinks Black coffee is drip-brewed, percolated, vacuum brewed, or French-press-style coffee served without cream. Some add sugar. A demitasse is somewhat similar to an espresso without the crema: a small cup of strong black coffee often served after a meal. White coffee is black coffee with milk added. Some add sugar. (Note: though having a similar term, this is not to be confused with the Beirut herbal tea or Ipoh town coffee blend). Cappuccino comprises equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and milk froth, and is occasionally garnished with spices or powdered cocoa. Flat white is a shot of espresso in a cappuccino cup, topped up with steamed milk but no foam. This is a specialty of Australia and New Zealand, particularly favored in the latter. Latte (as it is known in the USA, Italian for "milk" - originally caffè e latte or café latte) is espresso with steamed milk, traditionally topped with froth created from steaming the milk. A latte comprises one-third espresso and nearly two-thirds steamed milk. More frothed milk makes it weaker than a cappuccino, and a traditional latte is served an average 10–20 degrees Celsius cooler than a black or white coffee or cappuccino. A latte is also commonly served in a tall glass; if the espresso is slowly poured into the frothed milk from the rim of the glass, three layers of different shades will form, with the milk at the bottom, the froth on top and the espresso in between. Often sugar or flavored syrup will be added to a latte. Common flavors are caramel and vanilla, yet other flavors are often added as well. Café au lait is similar to latte except that drip-brewed coffee is used instead of espresso, with an equal amount of milk. Some add sugar. Americano style coffee is made with espresso (normally several shots) and hot water to give a similar strength (but different flavor) from drip-brewed coffee. Long black is espresso, usually a double shot, with equal parts hot water, favored in New Zealand and Australia. Flavored coffee: In some cultures, flavored coffees are common. Chocolate is a common additive that is either sprinkled on top or mixed with the coffee to imitate the taste of Mocha. Other flavorings include spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, or Italian syrups. In the Maghreb, the orange blossom is used as a flavoring. Mocha is a latte with chocolate added. Caffè macchiato — macchiato meaning "marked" or "spotted" — is an espresso with a small amount of steamed milk added to the top, usually 1-2 oz. As with latte, sometimes sugar or flavored syrup will be added to a macchiato. The most commonly used flavors are caramel and vanilla, but others can be added as well. Latte macchiato is the inverse of a caffè macchiato, being a tall glass of steamed milk spotted with a small amount of espresso. As with the latte and the caffe macchiato, sugar or syrup can be added to a latte macchiato. Common flavors are caramel and vanilla, but others are sometimes used. Cafe breve is an American variation of a latte: a milk-based espresso using steamed half-and-half (light - 10 per cent - cream) instead of milk. Indian (Madras) filter coffee, particularly common in southern India, is prepared with rough-ground dark roasted coffee beans (e.g., Arabica, PeaBerry). The coffee is drip-brewed for a few hours in a traditional metal coffee filter before being served with milk and sugar. The ratio is usually 1/4 decoction, 3/4 milk. Vietnamese-style coffee is another form of drip brew. In this form, hot water is allowed to drip though a metal mesh into a cup, and the resulting strong brew is poured into a glass containing sweetened condensed milk which may contain ice. Due to the high volume of coffee grounds required to make strong coffee in this fashion, the brewing process is quite slow. It is also highly popular in Cambodia and Laos. Turkish coffee is served in very small cups about the size of those used for espresso. Traditional Turkish coffee cups have no handles, but modern ones often do. The crema or "face" is considered crucial, and since it requires some skill to achieve its presence is taken as evidence of a well-made brew. (See above for preparation method.) It is usually made sweet, with sugar added before the brew process begins, and often is flavored with cardamom or other spices. In many places it is customary to serve it with a tall glass of water on the side. Kopi tubruk is an Indonesian-style coffee similar in presentation to Turkish coffe. However, kopi tubruk is made from coarse coffee grounds, and is boiled together with a solid lump of sugar. It is popular on the islands of Java and Bali and their surroundings. Chicory is sometimes combined with coffee as a flavoring and mellowing agent, as in the style of coffee served at the famous Café du Monde in New Orleans. Chicory has historically been used as a coffee substitute when real coffee was scarce, as in wartime. Cold drinks Iced coffee normally contains milk and sugar. Since sugar does not dissolve well in cold coffee, it is conventionally added while the coffee is hot. Iced coffee can also be an iced form of any drink in this list. Frappé is a cold coffee drink made from instant coffee. It was created in Greece in 1957 in the city of Thessaloniki. This type of coffee is probably consumed in Greece more than traditional Turkish coffee, especially in the spring and summer months. Frappé is served cold, with a drinking straw, either with or without sugar or milk. Frappuccino is a variation of iced coffee created by Starbucks. Other coffeehouses serve similar concoctions, but under different names, since "Frappuccino" is a Starbucks trademark. One commonly used by many stores is Ice Storm. Another prominent example is the Javakula at Seattle's Best Coffee. A frappuccino is an iced latte, mocha, or macchiato mixed with crushed ice and flavorings (such as vanilla/hazelnut if requested by the customer) and blended. Thai iced coffee is a popular drink commonly offered at Thai restaurants in the United States. It consists of coffee, ice, and sweetened condensed milk. Alcoholic drinks Black Gold is made with 4 fluid ounces (120 ml) of black coffee, ¼ ounce (8 ml) triple sec, Amaretto, Irish Cream liqueur, hazelnut liqueur, and a dash of cinnamon schnapps. It is topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with chocolate shavings. A cinnamon stick may also be added for additional flavoring. Boston Caribbean Coffee is made with 1 ounce (30 ml) Creme de Cacao (brown), 1 ounce (30 ml) dark rum, and black coffee, sprinkled with ground cinnamon and with a cinnamon stick. The rim of the coffee cup should be dipped in lime juice and sugar. Cafe L'Orange is prepared with ½ ounce (15 ml) cognac, ½ ounce (15 ml) Cointreau, 1 ounce (30 ml) Mandarine Napoleon, and 4 ounces (120 ml) of black coffee. Optional whipped cream and a cinnamon stick can be added. Caffe Di Amaretto is simply prepared with one ounce (30 ml) of Amaretto and a cup (200 ml) of black coffee. It is topped with whipped cream. Caffè Corretto consists of a shot (30 ml) of espresso with an added shot (40 ml) of liquor, usually grappa or brandy. Capriccio consists of 1 tbsp (12 g) of sugar, ½ ounce (15 ml) brandy of choice, ½ ounce (15 ml) Creme de Cafe, 1 ounce (30 ml) of Amaretto, and black coffee. Chocolate Coffee Kiss contains ¼ oz (8 ml) coffee liqueur, ¼ oz (8 ml) Irish cream liqueur, 1 splash of Creme de Cacao (brown), 1 splash of Mandarine Napoleon, 1½ oz (40 g) chocolate syrup, and black coffee. Doublemint is made with 1 ounce (30 ml) of spearmint schnapps, black coffee, and a dash of Creme de Menthe (green). It can be finished with a topping of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Handicapper's Choice consists of Irish Whiskey, Amaretto, and black coffee. Hot Kiss includes Creme de Menthe (white), one ounce (30 ml) Irish Whiskey, ½ ounce (15 ml) Creme de Cacao (white), and black coffee. It is best presented when it is topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Irish coffee is made by adding 1½ ounces (45 ml) of Irish Whiskey to a glass of black coffee, and then layering on 2–3 cm of cream with a spoon. Irish Cream and coffee is a very popular drink, often served as an after dinner drink. Italian Coffee consists of ½ ounce (15 ml) of Amaretto, black coffee, and 1½ tablespoons (20 ml) of coffee ice cream. Jamaican Coffee is served steaming with one ounce (30 ml) of coffee-flavored brandy and ¾ ounce (22 ml) of light rum added to coffee. Mexican Coffee contains ½ ounce (15 ml) of tequila, one ounce (30 ml) of coffee liqueur, and five ounces (150 ml) of black coffee. Spanish Coffee consists of Spanish brandy and black coffee. Non-drinks Chocolate-covered roasted coffee beans are available as a confection; unless the beans have been decaffeinated, these will deliver the same caffeine content as brewed coffee and have the same physiological effects. Madras filter coffee