cafe noir

Thân thiện

A waiter serves a cafe noir to a customer at a small table.

Definition

Noun: A small serving of strong, black coffee consumed without any additions of milk, cream, or other dairy products.

Usage

This term specifically refers to the beverage itself, served in a small cup or portion. It emphasizes the coffee's strength and purity, served black.

Examples

• After dinner, he ordered a cafe noir to help with digestion.
• The traditional breakfast consisted of a croissant and a cafe noir.
• She prefers a simple cafe noir over a milky latte.

Advanced Usage

• The term can evoke a sense of European, particularly French, café culture.
• It is often associated with a quick, potent, and unadulterated coffee experience.

Variants and Related Words

• Espresso: A very strong, concentrated black coffee, often serving as the base for other drinks. While similar, is defined by its brewing method, whereas describes the served style.
• Black coffee: A more general term for coffee served without milk or cream.

Synonyms

• Black coffee
• Demitasse (when referring specifically to the small cup in which it is often served)

Học thuật

Noun

1. small cup of strong black coffee without milk or cream

Từ đồng nghĩa

• demitasse