Where does the coffee's name come from?

Question

Coffee has different styles:
Espresso,
long black,
macchiato,
cappuccino,
caffe latte,
flat white,
mocha,
affagato,
niente,
granita,
con panna.
Could you please tell me the origin of these name? Why are they called like these?
Thank you!

Answer 1

Espresso, a word many Americans butcher by calling expresso, is, ironically, derived from the Italian word for express. The drink was named so because it is made for and served immediately to the customer.



According to Italian tradition, espresso brewing is defined by four "M's":
(1) "Miscela" is the coffee blend - a medium to dark roast
(2) "Macinazione" is the correct grinding of a coffee blend
(3) "Macchina" is the espresso machine
(4) "Mano" is the hand of a skilled barista.


Precisely controlling and combining the 4 "M's" will result in producing the wonderful coffee experience of a great espresso drink.


Espresso
A hot drink made by forcing hot water through finely ground, dark-roasted coffee beans. Has one-half the water and twice the coffee as regular drip coffee. Comes in Single (Espresso Solo) or Double (Espresso Doppio) Shots. A single espresso shot should produce 1 to 1.5 ounces in approximately 25 seconds of brewing time. A good espresso has a fine layer of foam - called crema - on top of the drink.
Cappuccino A very popular drink traditionally made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk and frothed milk.
Caffe Latte A very popular drink originating in Italy, the Caffe Latte - or Italian Latte- is a single shot of espresso combined with steamed milk. A Caffe Latte should have approximately a 3:1 ratio of milk to coffee. Can include a small dollop of frothed milk on top, plus a light sprinkling of cinnamon, chocolate or nutmeg.
Caffe Mocha Basically, a Caffee Mocha is a caffe latte with chocolate powder or chocolate syrup added. Mochas are often topped with whipped cream.

Cafe au Lait Not an espresso drink, but a drink made with equal parts drip coffee and steamed milk. Coffee should be a dark roast (preferably a coffee-and-chicory blend.) and brewed strong. This is more of a New Orleans drink than a European drink.
Americano A single shot of espresso with 6 to 8 ounces of hot water added. Results in a stronger brew than normal drip coffee. Not a particulary popular drink in Italy - the term apparently was originally devised as an insult to Americans who wanted their espresso diluted. Also known as a Caffe Americano.
Cafe Macchiato A shot of espresso (served in a small espresso cup) topped off with a dollop of frothed milk. The ratio of cafe/latte is approximately 80/20. Most Italians drop a teaspoon of sugar in this elixir. Can also add a light sprinkling of chocolate powder.
Ristretto This is a very strong, restricted shot. Only about one-half of the water is allowed to come through the coffee grounds, but the shot should take the same amount of time as a normal pull. Should be about a .75 ounce pull. Grinding the coffee finer is the prefered method for achieving the slower brewing time.
Cafe Breva A cappuccino made with half & half instead of whole milk. This should have a very rich creamy flavor. Half&half is a bit of a pain to foam, but it most definitely can be done.
Lungo This is an extra long pull allowing approximately twice as much water through the same amount of coffee as normally used for a single shot. This will be somewhat over extracted. It's about a 2-3 ounce shot.
Espresso Con Panna A shot of espresso topped with whipped cream.
Cafe Creme 1.5 ounces of espresso combined with one ounce of heavy cream.
Cafe Con Leche 1.5 ounces of espresso with enough steamed milk to fill an eight-ounce cup.
Cafe Corretto Espresso "corrected" with a shot of brandy, cognac, or liqueur.
Cafe Romano Regular espresso with a twist of lemon or lemon peel.

Answer 2

A lot of those terms are used in espresso and Italian in origin.
According to Wiki, espresso was developed in Italy - hence the Italian words.

"Espresso was developed in Milan, Italy in the early 20th century, but up until the mid-1940s it was a beverage produced solely with steam pressure."

Answer 3

Maxwell House

Answer 4

Espresso, italian- under pressure.

macchiato, italian- meaning "marked". It is frequently used to refer to two separate coffee drinks.

cappuccino, The Italian word for hood, the '-ino' suffix denotes a diminutive in Italian.

Answer 5

They're Italian. Those Italians have a different word for everything.