Here, there are 3 basic kinds:
cafe solo = just a small cup, similar to an espresso
cafe cortado = with a bit of milk
cafe con leche = with a lot of milk
That's about it. Some places will do a cappuccino as well.
Nathan
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On Nov 18, 2008, at 8:21 AM, Andrew Fildes wrote:
> Equally, in France I noticed that there were two kinds of coffee -
> large or small.
> At least they don't put chicory in it that often now - shame really,
> I almost got to like it when I was young. Almost.
> And it's almost always filter coffee so I don't know where the idea
> of calling a plunger a "French Press' came from - don't think I've
> ever seen one there.
> Of course, I may be wrong - I usually am.
> Andrew Fildes
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> On 18/11/2008, at 5:12 PM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
>
>> I am always slightly amused about how big a deal people in the US
>> make
>> of coffee, discussing this or that roast, Starbucks vs. smaller,
>> exotic chains etc. Here in Spain, you just go into any neighbourhood
>> cafe, ask for a "cafe solo" and you are all set. I need a couple in
>> the morning in order to be able to drive to work, then one after
>> lunch
>> at work, and that's it.
>
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