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Useful phrases for ordering coffee, paying, choosing milk, and speaking naturally in Australian cafes.

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“One shot in the dirty chai?”

Check how much espresso you want in your dirty chai.

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“Powder or loose leaf?”

Ask which type of chai you want.

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“Could I add an extra shot, please?”

Politely ask for more espresso in your drink.

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“How many shots are in the large?”

Ask how much espresso the large size has.

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“Is doppio just a double shot?”

Ask whether the word doppio simply means two shots of espresso.

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“Single or double?”

Choose one shot or two shots of espresso.

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“Want an extra shot in that?”

The barista offers more espresso in your drink.

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“Having here or takeaway?”

Choose whether you will stay in the cafe or take your order with you.

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“That is all, thanks.”

Tell staff you do not want anything more.

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“What milk?”

Ask which kind of milk you want in your drink.

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“What is the difference between a flat white and a latte?”

Ask how two drinks are different.

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“Which one has more foam?”

Ask which of two drinks has more foam on top.

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“Which one is stronger?”

Ask which of two drinks tastes stronger.

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“How does your cafe make a flat white?”

Ask how this cafe prepares its flat white.

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“I have heard Australia and New Zealand both claim it.”

Say that you know two countries both say they invented the drink.

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“Is the origin of the flat white disputed?”

Ask whether people disagree about where the flat white began.

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“Is your flat white one shot or two?”

Ask whether the flat white has one or two shots of espresso.

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“How long has Melbourne had a coffee culture?”

Ask about the long history of coffee in Melbourne.

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“Is this a traditional Australian drink?”

Ask whether a drink is part of older Australian coffee habits.

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“Why is coffee connected to migration?”

Ask why coffee history is linked to people moving to Australia.

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“Card, thanks.”

Tell staff you want to pay by card.

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“Could I get that with oat milk, please?”

Politely ask for your drink to be made with oat milk.

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“Can I have two fried eggs on toast?”

Politely order fried eggs served on toast.

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“Could I get the eggs scrambled?”

Politely ask for your eggs cooked scrambled.

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