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# Classic Coffee Drinks

 

10 **recipes** in this category. Each page includes ingredients, method, active time, **yield** and tags.

 

10 **recipes** in this category. Each page includes ingredients, method, active time, **yield** and tags.

 

This collection covers familiar coffee-shop drinks made with **espresso**, brewed coffee, or milk. Café names and proportions can vary, so treat **the recipes** as home starting points rather than universal definitions. Follow the listed sequence, then adjust the coffee-to-milk balance to suit your cup.

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![Different coffee drinks together on a wooden table.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/different-coffee-drinks.avif)

Different coffee drinks together on a wooden table.

 

## Classic Coffee Drinks recipes

 

[![A small espresso cup on a saucer held between two hands.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/espresso-cup-in-hands.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-espresso/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Classic Espresso](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-espresso/)

A small, concentrated cup of coffee.Full coffee flavour, without milk.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 3 minutes · 1 **serving**

 

**Espresso**Hot CoffeeCoffee **Machine**No Milk

 

[![A mug of black coffee among coffee beans on a wooden table.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/black-coffee-and-beans.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/homemade-americano/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Homemade Americano](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/homemade-americano/)

Espresso topped up with hot water.A longer cup with a gentler flavour.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 3 minutes · 1 **serving**

 

AmericanoHot CoffeeEspressoNo Milk

 

[![A cup of black coffee on a wooden table.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/black-coffee-on-wooden-table.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/long-black-coffee/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Long Black Coffee](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/long-black-coffee/)

Hot water with espresso poured on top.A longer black coffee drink.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 3 minutes · 1 **serving**

 

**Long Black**Hot CoffeeEspressoNo Milk

 

[![Two dark espresso shots with a layer of crema.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/two-fresh-espresso-shots.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/double-ristretto/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Double Ristretto](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/double-ristretto/)

A short shot using a double dose.A small, concentrated espresso.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 3 minutes · 1 serving

 

RistrettoHot CoffeeEspressoNo Milk

 

[![Black coffee in a glass beside coffee beans.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/black-coffee-in-glass.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/home-style-lungo/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Home-Style Lungo](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/home-style-lungo/)

An espresso with a longer extraction.More water through the same coffee.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 3 minutes · 1 serving

 

**Lungo**Hot CoffeeCoffee MachineNo Milk

 

[![Coffee with milk foam in a ceramic cup.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/milk-coffee-in-ceramic-cup.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-cappuccino/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Classic Cappuccino](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-cappuccino/)

Espresso, warm milk and milk foam.A creamy cup with an airy topping.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 5 minutes · 1 serving

 

CappuccinoHot CoffeeDairyMilk Frother

 

[![A white cup of coffee with a pattern in the milk foam.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/latte-art-in-white-cup.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-caff-latte/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Classic Caffè Latte](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-caff-latte/)

Espresso with warm milk and fine foam.A smooth and creamy coffee drink.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 5 minutes · 1 serving

 

LatteHot CoffeeDairyMilk Frother

 

[![A blue cup of coffee with latte art.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/latte-art-in-blue-cup.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-flat-white/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Classic Flat White](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-flat-white/)

Espresso with smooth, fine microfoam.Rich coffee flavour in a creamy cup.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 5 minutes · 1 serving

 

Flat WhiteHot CoffeeDairyMicrofoam

 

[![Two milk coffee drinks served in glasses.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/milk-coffee-in-glasses.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-cortado/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Classic Cortado](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/classic-cortado/)

A small espresso with warm milk.Coffee and milk in a balanced cup.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 4 minutes · 1 serving

 

CortadoHot CoffeeDairySmall Drink

 

[![Espresso being brewed into two white cups.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/espresso-in-two-white-cups.avif)](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/espresso-macchiato/) 

Classic Coffee Drinks

 

## [Espresso Macchiato](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/classic-coffee-drinks/espresso-macchiato/)

Espresso with a little milk foam.A small touch of milk on your coffee.Prepare with your espresso machine.

 

approximately 4 minutes · 1 serving

 

MacchiatoHot CoffeeDairyMilk Foam
