How to Order Coffee in Chinese
Ordering coffee in Chinese like a local in China! Here are some keywords and phrases to help you order coffee in China.
Types of Coffee in Chinese
Espresso 浓缩咖啡 nóngsuō kāfēi
Americano 美式咖啡 měishì kāfēi
Black Coffee 黑咖啡 hēi kāfēi
Cappucino 卡布奇诺 kǎ bù qí nuò
Latté 拿 铁 ná tiě
Mocha 摩 卡 mó kǎ
Macchiato 玛奇朵 mǎ qí duǒ
wǒ yào yī bēi nátiě kāfēi, xièxie！
我 要 一 杯 拿铁 咖啡, 谢谢！
I would like a cup of Latte, thank you!
Choosing a Cup Size
Small cup 小杯 xiǎo bēi
Medium cup 中杯 zhōng bēi
Big cup 大杯 dà bēi
Venti 超大杯 chāo dà bēi
nín yào duō dà bēi？
A: 您 要 多大 杯？
What size do you like?
dà bēi, xièxie!
B: 大杯，谢谢！
Large, please!
Coffee Flavours in Chinese
Caramel 焦 糖 jiāo táng
Vanilla 香 草 xiāng cǎo
Hazelnut 榛 子 zhēn zi
Chocolate 巧克力 qiǎo kè lì
Peppermint 薄 荷 bò hé
Cinnamon 肉 桂 ròu guì
Coffee Temperature
Hot coffee 热咖啡 rè kāfēi
Hot beverage 热 饮 rè yǐn
Iced coffee 冰咖啡 bīng kāfēi
Iced beverage 冰镇饮料 bīngzhèn yǐnliào
Customizations
Add milk 加牛奶 jiā niúnǎi
Add sugar 加 糖 jiā táng
No sugar 不要糖 bú yào táng
Add an extra shot 加 浓 jiā nóng
Whipped cream 鲜奶油 xiān nǎiyóu
Skinny 低脂牛奶 dī zhī niúnǎi
Dry 多奶泡,少奶 duō nǎipào, shào nǎi
Wet 少奶泡,多奶 shào nǎipào, duō nǎi
Decaf 低咖啡因 dī kāfēiyīn
Double-shot espresso
双倍浓缩 shuāngbèi nóngsuō
qǐng jiā diǎnr niúnǎi, xièxie!
请 加 点儿 牛奶, 谢谢！
please add some milk, thanks!
For here or to go
For here 在这儿喝 zài zhèr hē
To go 打 包 dǎ bāo
zài zhèr hē háishì dǎbāo?
A: 在 这儿 喝 还是 打包？
For here or take away?
wǒ zài zhèr hē.
B: 我 在 这儿 喝.
For here.
dǎ bāo.
B: 打 包.
I’ll take away.
Examples
nǐ hǎo, wǒ yào yī bēi bīng nátiě.
你好，我 要 一杯 冰拿铁。
I’d like an iced latte.
wǒ yào yī xiǎo bēi nátiě zài zhèr hē, xièxie!
我 要 一小杯 拿铁 在这儿喝，谢谢！
I’d like a small cup of latte for here, thank you.
wǒ yào yī bēi chāodà jiāotáng mǎqíduǒ, dǎbāo, xièxie!
我要一杯超大焦糖玛奇朵，打包，谢谢 !
I’d like a venti caramel macchiato to go,thank you!
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In China, coffee culture has rapidly evolved, with popular brands like Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Blue Bottle Coffee, and 瑞幸咖啡 (Ruì Xìng Kā Fēi) leading the way. Whether you’re enjoying a classic brew at Starbucks in China or exploring new tastes at Tim Hortons or Blue Bottle Coffee, the Chinese coffee scene offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity.
With the rise of local chains like 瑞幸咖啡, China and coffee have formed a unique relationship that blends global trends with local flavors. So, whether you’re a fan of global brands or local favorites, learning how to order coffee in Chinese will enhance your experience as you navigate the diverse coffee landscape in China.
