Coffee Spain is a mecca for coffee lovers and Spanish coffee is invariably superb and the best value in Europe. Coffee with a dash of milk is a caf cortado . If you want a large black coffee ask for a doble or a grande . Should you wish to drink weak milky coffee ask for a manchada , which is literally 'stained milk' - ie milk with a small amount of coffee added. Decaffeinated coffee is widely available, although it's likely to consist of a sachet of instant coffee poured into a cup of hot milk.
Iced coffee is also available and is usually served black.
In some areas a coffee is routinely accompanied by a glass of cold water. A coffee generally costs between 100 and 175 ptas depending whether you are in Malaga or Marbella. Tea Black tea is not nearly as popular among Spaniards as it is among the Brits and will generally consist of a cup of hot water and a tea bag. A better option are herbal teas such as camomile, mint and linden blossom which are widely available. Other common drinks include sweetened fruit juice, fresh juice, iced fruit juices made from fruit syrups and bitter kas.