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Caffe Mocha
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What it means
An espresso-and-milk drink changed by chocolate. Chocolate rounds bitterness into something sweeter and more crowd-pleasing, but it also hides flaws and reduces how much of the coffee's own structure you can still taste.
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Cappuccino
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If the foam dominates, the drink tastes dry and mutes sweetness.
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Cortado
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Useful when straight espresso feels too sharp but milk drinks feel too diluted.
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Cafe au Lait
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Expect a gentler breakfast-style cup rather than espresso texture.
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Frappe
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Judge it as a cold, foamy coffee drink, not as a precise expression of the beans.