The study by Nestle researchers finally showed that an equal amount of polyphenols is delivered in the black coffee and the alternative of coffee without milk. Latte art is an interesting topic in itself. Half-Caf: A 1:1 blend of decaf and "regular" coffee, a.k.a. Caffè latte is a coffee-based drink made primarily from espresso and steamed milk. Coffee is confusing, and coffee names are just there to make it worse. After this, add sugar to sweeten and enjoy your Coffee with milk! Some have Italian names, one is named after the robes of ancient monks, and one is named after a port in Yemen. This will cool down the coffee/milk mixture, it will form a layer of foam at the top of the glass. As a self-proclaimed, future-coffee-shop-owner , I need more people to drink coffee, and I’m a firm believer that the confusing names are acting as a deterrent. Latte. Common pictures that appear in lattes are love hearts and ferns. Extra: Similar to "double." Dry: A drink with frothed milk only (little or no creamy hot milk). This is usually used when you want more flavor, milk or sugar than usual. Depending on the skill of the barista, the foam can be poured in such a way to create a picture. It consists of one-third espresso, two-thirds heated milk and about 1cm of foam. Another translation of "coffee with milk," au lait on the average American coffee-shop menu typically means brewed coffee with steamed milk, as opposed to espresso with steamed milk (see above: Café Latte). a "split shot" or "half and half." Pour the coffee in a tall, thick glass, and in a gentle but quick stream, pour the milk in. The general rule of thumb with these is that they will be served with espresso, steamed milk and around 1cm of milk froth will settle on top. A latte is also a milk based drink, how these are served can vary depending on the interpretation of the coffee house you are at. It refers to a large coffee with two creamer packets and two sugar packets mixed in. Nevertheless, the scientists are keen on advancing their study of bioactive ingredients in coffee so as to deliver them to the consumers in a great tasting and effective way.