How to Order at a Coffee Shop Without Stumbling

The words on the menu board that cause the most hesitation.

espressoes-PRESS-oh

No X, ever.

macchiatomah-kee-AH-toh

Italian for "stained" — four syllables.

cortadokor-TAH-doh

Spanish espresso drink, evenly stressed.

affogatoah-foh-GAH-toh

Espresso poured over ice cream — four syllables.

chaiCHY (rhymes with sky)

Not "SHY" — it starts with a CH sound.

mochaMOH-kuh

Named after the Yemeni port city.

frappuccinofrap-uh-CHEE-noh

A trademarked blend of "frappé" and "cappuccino".

latteLAH-tay

Italian for "milk" — not "LAT-ay".

ristrettorih-STRET-oh

A short, concentrated espresso shot.

espresso con pannaes-PRESS-oh kon PAH-nuh

Espresso with whipped cream — Italian in full.

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