Some have Italian names, one is named after the robes of ancient monks, and one is named after a port in Yemen. 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. After this, add sugar to sweeten and enjoy your Coffee with milk! This is usually used when you want more flavor, milk or sugar than usual. Common pictures that appear in lattes are love hearts and ferns. a "split shot" or "half and half." It refers to a large coffee with two creamer packets and two sugar packets mixed in. 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. Pour the coffee in a tall, thick glass, and in a gentle but quick stream, pour the milk in. Latte. Half-Caf: A 1:1 blend of decaf and "regular" coffee, a.k.a. Latte art is an interesting topic in itself. Dry: A drink with frothed milk only (little or no creamy hot milk). 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. 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. 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. 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. Extra: Similar to "double." This will cool down the coffee/milk mixture, it will form a layer of foam at the top of the glass. 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). 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.