{"id":2012,"date":"2020-09-04T04:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=2012"},"modified":"2020-09-04T04:30:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T02:30:00","slug":"ordering-coffee-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/ordering-coffee-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Order Coffee in Spain: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Who among us can’t start the day without coffee? We sure can’t, so we wouldn’t dream of sending you out in Madrid without a helpful rundown how to order coffee in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you like it black or with more milk than espresso, iced or piping hot\u2014we’ve got you covered! Without further ado, here’s how to order your perfect cup of joe like a local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you need it to beat jet lag, for a quick caffeine boost before you head out sightseeing, or just as an excuse to relax at a cozy cafe in the afternoon, chances are you’ll be enjoying plenty of coffee during your time in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But no matter how much you remember from your high school Spanish class, un caf\u00e9, por favor<\/em> just won’t cut it. Instead, you’ll have to get more specific\u2014so here’s exactly how to order coffee in Spain like a local!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Coffee in Spain: The Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First of all, you should know the espresso brewing method is the most popular way to prepare coffee in Spain. This method forces extremely hot, pressurized water through finely ground coffee beans, resulting in a stronger flavor in a smaller amount of coffee. As a result, cup of coffee brewed in this manner is often referred to as espresso<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ordering coffee in Spain involves the barista taking a cup of espresso and then adding milk to your liking. They won’t add any sugar. Instead, you’ll receive packets of sugar to add to your coffee yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Spanish coffee might taste more bitter than you’re used to, which can be attributed to the torrefacto <\/em>method of preserving roasted coffee beans. The story of torrefacto<\/em><\/a> is especially interesting, and linked to the Spanish Civil War. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for non-torrefacto<\/em> coffee in Madrid, you should head to a specialty coffee shop<\/a>. But if you just want a regular cup of joe, you can get one in most every bar and restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sounds simple enough, right? Well, there’s a little more to it, which is why we’ve created this trusty guide to show you how to coffee in Spain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading (or simply watch Madrid expert Luke break things down in the video below). Before you know it, you’ll be sipping the perfect coffee in Madrid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Order Coffee in Spain: Types of Spanish Coffee Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, coffee drinks in Spain are classified by how much milk they contain. Below, we’ve listed several of the most common Spanish coffee drinks, from least to most milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffees with Little or No Milk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n