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Tips for Ordering Coffee in Brazil – with Video

posted on December 1, 2009

I was in Brazil enjoying a fantastic cappuccino with crushed peanuts over it when I thought that it would be fun to write a post about the differences in the coffee drinks in Brazil and in the US.

For starters, the sizes are very different. A small coffee comes in an espresso size cup whether you ordered regular coffee, cappuccino, or mocha. A small coffee is about 2 or 3 ounces. The medium coffee will be about 8 ounces, and a large cup will be around 12 ounces. For comparison, a small coffee at Starbucks is about the size of a large coffee in Brazil.

In addition, coffee drinks can be very different here and there, albeit having the same names. Cappuccinos can come with a variety of flavors: some come with peanut flour over it (my personal favorite), others with orange peel, and yet others with lemon syrup; some cappuccinos have chocolate and most have cinnamon tossed over. I love when they come with a cinnamon stick in the cup. Mochas can vary a lot as well, and having chocolate in it is not guaranteed. Moral of the story: Ask what is in your coffee drink before you order it. 

In Brazil, the concept of iced coffee is different too. In fact, as far as I know there is no iced coffee and people tend to make funny faces when you mention it. Love iced coffee? No problem: You can choose from a selection of coffee shakes. They are thick, creamy, and truly decadent.

To order whipped cream, ask for chantilly.

You are all set 🙂 Enjoy your drink! I am sure you can make good use of your caffeine while you explore the Brazilian streets. 

 

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Luciana Lage founded Street Smart Brazil drawing on her passion for Brazilian Portuguese language and culture. Luciana has also taught Portuguese at University of California, Berkeley, and currently teaches at the University of San Francisco.

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