7 Brew Glossary: Menu Terms Explained

The 7 Brew menu has its own language. Words like breve, Fizz, soft top and brewista can be confusing if you are new. This glossary explains the most common terms in plain English so you can order like a regular.

A

Americano

Espresso mixed with water. It tastes like strong black coffee and is very low in calories. See the Americano.

B

Blended

Another word for frozen. The drink is mixed with ice in a blender until slushy.

Breve

A latte made with half and half instead of milk. Richer and creamier. Many 7 Originals are breves. See the Breve and our breve vs latte guide.

Brewista

A 7 Brew team member who takes orders and makes drinks.

C

Cappuccino

Espresso with steamed milk and a thick layer of foam. Stronger and lighter than a latte. See the Cappuccino.

Chai

A spiced black tea. A chai latte mixes chai concentrate with milk. See our chai vs matcha guide.

Classics

The traditional coffee drinks on the menu, such as lattes, mochas and cold brew. See our Classics guide.

Cold Brew

Coffee steeped in cold water for many hours. Smooth and low in bitterness. See Cold Brew.

D

Dirty

Adding a shot of espresso to a non-coffee drink. A “dirty chai” is a chai latte with espresso.

Drizzle

A thick sauce, like caramel or chocolate, added on top of a drink.

E

Energy (7 Energy)

7 Brew’s line of fruity, bubbly energy drinks made with an energy drink base. They contain caffeine. See our energy guide.

Espresso

Concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee. The base of most coffee drinks.

Extra shot

An additional shot of espresso added to make a drink stronger. See our extra shot guide.

F

Fizz

7 Brew’s flavored sparkling sodas, often with a splash of cream. Generally caffeine-free. See our Fizz guide.

Frozen

A drink blended with ice into a slushy texture.

H

Half and half

A mix of milk and cream. Used in breves.

Half sweet

A request for about half the usual amount of syrup or sauce. See how to order less sweet.

L

Latte

Espresso with steamed or cold milk. See the Latte.

Lemon Freeze

A frozen, blended version of 7 Brew lemonade. See our lemonade guide.

Light ice

A request for less ice so you get more drink.

M

Macchiato

At 7 Brew, a layered drink with milk and flavor on the bottom and espresso on top. See our latte vs cappuccino vs macchiato guide.

Matcha

Powdered green tea with an earthy flavor and natural caffeine.

Mocha

A latte with chocolate sauce. See the Mocha.

Muffin Tops

A food item offered at many 7 Brew stands. See Muffin Tops.

O

7 Originals

7 Brew’s seven signature coffee drinks, including the Blondie, Brunette, Smooth 7, Banana Bread, Cinnamon Roll, Cookie Butter and Sweet and Salty. See our 7 Originals guide.

Oat milk

A popular non-dairy milk option. See our dairy-free guide.

P

Pump

One push of a syrup bottle. Drinks are flavored by the number of pumps.

S

Sauce

A thick flavoring, like chocolate, white chocolate or caramel sauce. Often contains dairy.

Secret menu

Fan-created custom drinks ordered by ingredients. See our secret menu ideas.

Shake

A thick, ice cream style blended drink. See our shakes guide.

Smoothie

A blended fruit drink, generally caffeine-free. See our smoothie guide.

Soft top

A creamy topping, similar to cold foam, that floats on top of iced drinks at many stands.

Sugar-free

Syrups made without sugar, often available in flavors like vanilla and caramel. See our sugar-free guide.

Syrup

A thin, sweet flavoring added by the pump.

W

Whip

Whipped cream topping.

Frequently asked questions

What does breve mean at 7 Brew?

A breve is a coffee drink made with half and half instead of milk.

What is a soft top at 7 Brew?

A creamy foam-style topping added to iced drinks at many stands.

What is a brewista?