French Coffee Drinks - How to Order Coffee in a France or Paris Cafe
Monday July 17, 2006
As the Tour de France takes a day off, it reminds me of one of the best indulgences in France: doing nothing. To be specific, doing nothing in a café as the world passes before you. But if you're like me, you're quite particular about how you like your coffee. French cafés serve some of the world's best coffee, but each of us has our own preferences and a language barrier could prevent you from ordering the right coffee on the menu. If you can't have caffeine, this could be even more crucial.
Find out how to order coffee in France, be it a café au lait or espresso. See French Coffee Drinks - How to Order Coffee in a France or Paris Cafe for a rundown of the basic coffee styles in France, as well as commonly-used coffee terms.