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1. Single shot espresso

Answer: Espresso

Espresso forms the base of most of the variations in this quiz. It is essentially hot water strained through ground beans in any of a variety of ways, including drip, French press or under pressure in an espresso machine.
It is traditionally served in a demi-tasse cup without any additions like milk or sugar. A shot of espresso is generally around 30ml of strong goodness.

2. French Press topped with steamed milk (50:50)

Answer: Cafe Au Lait

"Cafe au Lait" translates simply to "Coffee with Milk". It is usually made using a French Press, which is simply a pot where the ground coffee is mixed with hot water with a plunger that presses down the residue and leaves only the brewed coffee. The coffee is then topped with an equal amount of steamed milk and served two-layered.
It is also known as a Cafe Latte, especially in Italy.

3. Single shot espresso topped with warm milk in a glass tumbler

Answer: Cortado

A Cortado is an espresso that has been "cut" with milk to reduce the acidity of the coffee. It differs from a Cafe au Lait in that it is served in a glass tumbler roughly the size of a demi-tasse cup, preserving the strong coffee flavour.

4. Single shot espresso added to a dash of milk foam

Answer: Macchiato

Literally just an espresso with a little bit of foam added, a macchiato can be served foam first with coffee drawn over it, or foam added to a single espresso.
The advantage is that while the coffee retains its strong character, the milk foam gives it an extra level of flavor.

5. Double shot espresso topped with hot water

Answer: Americano

An Americano is very similar to the coffee you brew at home, the only difference being that the water is added to an espresso shot and not all drawn through the grind.
This allows you to have a "diluted" espresso, with the flavor retained but not as strong.

6. Double shot espresso topped with hot chocolate and whipped cream

Answer: Mocha

This is perfect if you have a sweet tooth but still want that coffee kick. A Cafe Mocha is created by adding either chocolate syrup or hot chocolate to the espresso and topping it off with steamed milk or whipped cream.
A moccachino is a variant where the chocolate is added to a full cappuccino.

7. Double shot espresso topped with equal amounts steamed milk and milk foam

Answer: Cappuccino

Typically a double espresso with steamed milk and a topping of foam or even cream, cappuccinos are one of the most popular coffees in the world.
Baristas are known to create works of art in the foam and it becomes quite competitive!

8. One scoop ice cream topped with a shot of espresso

Answer: Affogato

More a dessert than a full coffee, an affogato is created when a shot of espresso is strained over a scoop of ice cream. Liqueur is sometimes added, as well as chocolate or caramel sauce.
Personally, an espresso after a dessert is the way to go, but if you feel like combining, this is your drink.

9. Double shot of espresso

Answer: Doppio

It's as simple as that. For many coffee enthusiasts an espresso is just not enough, so why get a single if a double is available?

10. Double shot espresso topped with double that amount of steamed milk

Answer: Flat White

More milk focused than a cappuccino, the term "Flat White" originated in Australia (or New Zealand, depending on your point of view).
It is characterized by a layer of microfoam combining with the crema, resulting in a smooth finish.

Source: Author strudi74

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Questions		Choices
1. Single shot espresso		Affogato
2. French Press topped with steamed milk (50:50)		Cortado
3. Single shot espresso topped with warm milk in a glass tumbler		Doppio
4. Single shot espresso added to a dash of milk foam		Espresso
5. Double shot espresso topped with hot water		Cappuccino
6. Double shot espresso topped with hot chocolate and whipped cream		Cafe Au Lait
7. Double shot espresso topped with equal amounts steamed milk and milk foam		Flat White
8. One scoop ice cream topped with a shot of espresso		Mocha
9. Double shot of espresso		Americano
10. Double shot espresso topped with double that amount of steamed milk		Macchiato

Coffee is a very personal choice for the discerning Java connoisseur - I have described the most common ways to have your brew, all you need to do is match the name. Good luck!