General
black eye
What does black eye mean?
Standard drip coffee with two shots of espresso dropped in. The bigger sibling of a red eye. Built for people who decided one shot wasn't going to cut it. A third shot upgrades it to a "dead eye" in most US shops.
"Black eye, no room — I've got a double shift ahead of me."
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'black eye' coffee?
A black eye is drip coffee with two shots of espresso added.
How do you order a black eye?
You'd ask for 'a black eye' — drip coffee with a double shot of espresso for an extra kick.
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