Doppio

/ˈdɒpioʊ/ noun

Definition

An Italian espresso-based coffee drink made with two shots of espresso, similar to an English 'double'.

Etymology

From Italian 'doppio' meaning 'double', from Latin 'dupla'. In Italian coffee culture, it specifically means a double shot of espresso.

Kelly Says

When you order a 'doppio' in Italy, you're speaking the language of Renaissance coins and Latin roots—coffee vocabulary preserved the old Italian word for 'double' perfectly.

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