Like in Italian, café also literally translates to coffee. When ordering a café though, you’ll get a shot of espresso in a tiny cup. It’s the most commonly ordered type of coffee in France and if the waiter asks you if you want a café at the end of your meal, you’ll get a shot of espresso unless you specify another type.
You can also ask for un double café, which is a double shot of espresso if you need a little extra because you indulged in too much French wine the night before!
Une noisette is the French equivalent of the Italian macchiato. It’s a shot of espresso with a drop or two of milk or cream and served in the same espresso cup that café is served in.
Noisette is French for hazelnut and this coffee is named noisette because of the hazelnut color the espresso and cream makes.
Since French people love coffee and breakfast, this is the best combination to savor.
Café Americain is filtered coffee and named as such because it’s closest to the type of coffee we Americans would brew up in a coffee pot. Unlike the typical American bottomless cups though, it will not be refilled.
Café Crème (KAH|fay krehm)
I’m a cappuccino drinker, so this was the most important one for me to promptly learn! Cappuccino is Italian and you never want to order “cappuccino” in France. You’ll be understood, but a local would never order a cappuccino and you’ll likely be charged the tourist price. Instead, order un café crème. It’s an espresso topped off with a lot of milky foam. And it’s typically served in a bowl.
Just as in Italy, the French also consider this a breakfast only drink and it’s never drunk by the French after 11am. While I would totally order a cappuccino any time of the day and completely disregard the Italians’ digestion rules, you’ll get a few looks if you drink your bowl of coffee after dinner.
Un Déca an (DEC|ah)
Un déca is simply a decaffeinated version of espresso.
As you can see, there are far less coffee variations in France than in Italy. I personally find French coffee much more bitter than Italian coffee, as well as more expensive. I quickly purchased a Nespresso machine and make my own at home with my Nespresso compatible Gourmesso capsules.
Saint Honore charming lifestyle perspectives (photos from top to bottom): Tower facade, Tuilleries Garden amenity, Bedroom Unit perspective, Condo Lobby and Condo Unit Living Area
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Saint Dominique artist's perspective (photos from top to bottom): Architectural design, Tuilleries Garden perspective, Amenity Deck, Condo Unit Living Area and Spa Amenity
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Source: https://luxeadventuretraveler.com/5-types-french-coffees-explained/
