Coffee is one of the favorite drinks in Italy. It is consumed not just for breakfast, but throughout the day. In Italy, espresso is not just a type of coffee. When you order caffe in Italian, you will automatically be served an espresso. Coffee is a great source for unique dog names, this list of 48 unusual dog names are inspired by various species of coffees. Check out the below list and pick your favorite coffee dog name.
Affogato: A coffee-based drink or dessert.
Americano: Espresso made with a lot more water, served in a bigger ceramic cup.
Antoccino: A single shot of espresso with steamed milk in a 1:1 ratio, served in an espresso cup.
Bombon: Uses espresso served with sweetened condensed milk in a 1:1 ratio.
Breve: Espresso with half milk and half cream.
Caffe: Caffe does literally translates to coffee, a caffe is also a shot of espresso.
Cappuccino: 1/3 espresso, 1/3 milk, 1/3 foam, layered in a bigger cup.
Corretto: A shot of espresso "corrected" with a shot of alcohol.
Cortado: An espresso "cut" with a small amount of warm milk to reduce the acidity.
Corto: A smaller shot of espresso made with less water for a super-concentrated, strong taste.
Crema: An old name for espresso.
Cubano: A type of espresso which originated in Cuba after espresso machines were first imported there from Italy.
Decaffeinato: A decaffeinated shot of espresso.
Doppio: A double shot of espresso to really wake you up.
Eggnog: A Vietnamese drink which is traditionally prepared with egg yolks, sugar, condensed milk and Robusta coffee.
Eiskaffee: Literally "ice cream coffee", is a popular German drink consisting of chilled coffee, milk, vanilla ice cream, and sometimes sugar or whipped cream.
Espresso: The classic coffee of Italy.
Freddo: Cold espresso, usually served in what resembles a shot glass.
Galao: A hot drink from Portugal made of espresso and foamed milk.
Ginseng: A machine-made blend of instant coffee, creamer, sugar and ginseng extract.
Guillermo: Originally one or two shots of hot espresso, poured over slices of lime. It can also be served on ice, sometimes with a touch of milk.
Hag: Decaffeinated coffee.
Kenco: A brand of instant coffee, and roast and ground coffee.
Latte: Equal portions of steamed milk and coffee, typically served in a larger porcelain cup. "Latte" means milk in Italian.
Lungo: A bigger shot of espresso made with more water for a weaker flavor.
Macchiato: A shot of espresso "stained" with a quick pour of steamed milk.
Marocchino: Subject to many variations, it’s generally espresso topped with frothed milk and a sprinkling of cocoa powder, served in a larger glass.
Mazagran: A cold coffee drink that originated in Algeria.
Medici: A doppio poured over chocolate syrup and orange peel, usually topped with whipped cream.
Melya: Coffee flavoured with cocoa powder and honey.
Mocaccino: Arguably just another name for the Marocchino, it sometimes shows up on menus as its own, sweeter drink.
Moccona: A brand of coffee produced by the Dutch corporation Douwe Egberts.
Mocha: A variant of a caffe latte.
Moka: Coffee brewed with a moka pot.
Orzo: A shot of what looks like and almost tastes like espresso, but is actually an alternative brewed from roasted barley.
Palazzo: An iced coffee variant, popular in Southern California.
Panna: A shot of espresso with whipped cream on top.
Pocillo: A shot or small portion of unsweetened coffee.
Ristretto: A short shot of espresso made with the normal amount of ground coffee but extracted with about half the amount of water.
Romano: A shot of espresso with a slice of lemon served on the side.
Sanka: A brand of instant decaffeinated coffee, sold around the world.
Schiumato: Similar to a macchiato, but with milk foam instead.
Shakerato: Espresso shaken with ice, milk and sugar until frothy, usually strained into a martini glass or other elegant drinkware.
Touba: The spiritual drink of Senegal.
Vetro: A shot of espresso served in a tiny glass cup instead of a tiny porcelain one.
Vienna: Coffee or espresso topped with whipped cream.
Wiener: A speciality coffee drink similar to a cappuccino.
Zorro: A double espresso, or doppio, added to hot water with a 1:1 ratio.
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