Coffee Concoctions: Your Ultimate Guide to Coffee Drink Types (Full List)

The purest form of coffee, offering unadulterated bean flavor. It can be customized with milk, sugar, or other additives.

Similar to an Americano, but espresso is poured over hot water, preserving the crema on top for a slightly stronger flavor.

A regular drip coffee boosted with an added shot of espresso for an extra kick of caffeine.

A diluted espresso shot, made by adding hot water to espresso. Offers the caffeine of espresso with a larger serving size.

A simple and popular cold coffee drink made by combining espresso with cold water and ice. It offers the bold flavor of espresso in a larger, refreshing format without milk.

Similar to a latte but with less steamed milk and more foam, typically made with equal parts espresso, hot milk, and foamed milk.

An espresso and steamed milk drink with a higher espresso-to-milk ratio than a latte, known for its velvety texture achieved by folding in milk while steaming.

A popular coffee shop staple consisting of one-third espresso and two-thirds steamed milk, topped with a thin layer of foam. Easily flavored with syrups.

An espresso shot "marked" with a hint of steamed milk or foam, offering more than just an espresso but less than a cappuccino.

Distinct from a traditional macchiato, this drink is primarily steamed milk "marked" with a shot of espresso, creating distinct layers. The milk is poured first, then the espresso, resulting in a coffee-layered-in-milk appearance.

A highly concentrated shot of black coffee, made by forcing hot, pressurized water through finely ground beans, resulting in a strong flavor and high caffeine.

Simply a double shot of espresso, offering a strong, highly caffeinated taste.

A ristretto is a "restricted" espresso shot, brewed with the same amount of coffee grounds but using less water. This results in a shorter, more concentrated, and intensely flavored shot with a fuller body and sweeter notes, as the bitter compounds a...

An espresso shot with a "longer pull," using double the water of a normal shot for a less intense but still bitter flavor.

A simple yet effective cold coffee: an espresso shot served over ice, can be enjoyed black or with additions.

A delightful blend of coffee and chocolate, made by adding cocoa powder or chocolate syrup to a latte.

An easy and delicious after-dinner treat: a scoop of ice cream drowned in a shot of hot espresso.

A decadent dessert beverage made with hot coffee, Irish whiskey, and Baileys Irish Cream, often topped with whipped cream.

A strong, unfiltered coffee traditionally prepared by boiling finely ground coffee beans, water, and sometimes cardamom in a cezve.

A Portuguese drink similar to a latte or cappuccino, but with twice the amount of foamed milk for a lighter, warmer cup.

A classic black coffee served over ice, easily customized with milk, cream, or sweetener.

A refreshing chilled version of a classic latte, made with espresso, cold milk, and served over ice. It can be customized with various syrups.

Made by steeping coffee grounds in cold water for at least 12 hours, resulting in a smooth, less bitter concentrate.

Traditionally made by brewing dark roast Robusta coffee through a phin directly into sweetened condensed milk, then poured over ice for a sweet and creamy treat.

Espresso shots shaken with ice and often a sweetener until frothy, then topped with a splash of milk or milk alternative. This method creates a lighter, airier texture and a slightly diluted yet intense espresso flavor.

A Spanish coffee drink with equal parts espresso and steamed milk, typically with little to no foam, known for reducing the acidity of the espresso.

A rich and indulgent take on a latte, made with half-and-half (half cream, half milk) instead of regular milk, resulting in a thicker, creamier texture and a slightly sweeter flavor.

A French coffee drink combining equal parts coffee (preferably French press) and steamed milk.

An ice-blended, smoothie-like coffee drink made with ice, milk, brewed coffee or espresso, and flavored syrups, often topped with whipped cream.

A quick and convenient option for coffee lovers on the go, made by dissolving instant coffee grounds or a coffee pod in boiled water.