strong coffee — highly caffeinated
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
Coffee that has a lot of flavor and caffeine because it is made with more coffee grounds or brewed for longer.
Say it like a native
Textbook I require a highly concentrated caffeinated beverage.
Native I need a strong coffee.
'Strong coffee' is the standard collocation; 'highly concentrated caffeinated beverage' is absurd in everyday talk.
Pattern: strong + coffee
In use
- I need a cup of strong coffee to wake me up in the morning.daily life
- If I have to study late, I usually drink strong coffee to help me stay awake and focused.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I like my coffee very powerful in the morning.
✓ I like my coffee strong in the morning.
Coffee is 'strong/weak', not 'powerful/big'.
Common collocations
strong + drink— strong coffee, a strong cup, strong tea, too strong
Don't confuse it
The opposite is 'weak coffee', which is lighter and has less caffeine.