In some coffee shops in Crimea, you can no longer order a "Caffé Americano." It's now called "Caffé Crimea."
Tanya Lokot tweeted photos of the new trend. One coffee shop alerted customers to the change with a notice that reads: "Attention! Given the current geopolitical situation, we no longer have 'the Americano.' Please ask for the 'Crimea coffee.'"
Another coffee machine was advertising the "Russiano."
Check it out:
Oh Russia: Coffee places in Crimea now selling "Russiano" instead of "Americano." pic.twitter.com/ysBHQq8uvx
- Tanya Lokot (@tanyalokot) November 6, 2014
An Americano is espresso mixed with hot water.
This ploy from Crimea is reminiscent of some restaurants in America referring to French fries as "Freedom Fries."