How To Café Like A True Parisian (& Yes, It's A Verb)

Petit Crème, Grand Crème: A shot of coffee with lots of steamed milk, usually served in an oversized cup or bowl. Tourists sometimes call it “café au lait.” Whether you order a small (petit) or large (grand) depends on your level of jet lag. Note: This is drunk for breakfast, and French people rarely order it after noon. “Sure, it happens,” says Alain. “But in the morning we’re making fifty of them. In the afternoon, we make one.”

Décaféiné: Add this word to the end of any of the above coffee drinks to make it decaf. You can also abbreviate to “déca.”

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