Coffee
Macchiago
"spotted"
A shot of espresso with a spot of steamed milk foam
Espresso
"pressed out"
Usually made with a dark roast coffee.
Latte
"milk"
Pour espresso into a frothed up milk from center at the top. 1/3 espresso & 2/3 steamed milk w/ a thin layer of foam on top.
Cappuccino
"a small capuchin"
Double espresso is poured into the bottom of the cup, followed by same amount of hot milk, and then topped by milk foam.
Ristretto
"restricted"
Less amount of water than espresso, or the first portion of a full-length espresso shot.
Americano
Basically a diluted espresso 1:1 ratio to water.