Coffee drinks explained
Cafe au lait: what it is and how it differs from a latte
Cafe au lait is brewed coffee mixed with hot milk. How it differs from a latte, cafe con leche and flat white, plus the New Orleans chicory version.
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Guides linked to Lucid Cafe
Plain-English guides on coffee drinks explained, lattes and teas, beans and brewing, coffee gear and visiting lucid cafe, written alongside this independent guide.
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Coffee drinks explained
What is a mocha? The chocolate coffee drink explained
A mocha is a latte with chocolate added: espresso, steamed milk and chocolate. How it differs from a latte and hot chocolate, plus white and iced versions.
Visiting Lucid Cafe
What to order at Lucid Cafe on a first visit
A first-visit guide to the Lucid Cafe menu in Murray Hill: espresso drinks, specialty lattes, toast and vegan muffins, with notes on what is and is not confirmed.
Coffee drinks explained
What is espresso? How it differs from regular coffee
Espresso is coffee brewed by forcing hot water through finely ground beans under pressure. What crema is, shot sizes, strength, and the drinks built on it.