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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a plain cup of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a simple or unadorned beverage, typically coffee or tea, without any additional flavors or embellishments.
Example: "I would like a plain cup of coffee, please, without any cream or sugar."
Alternatives: "a simple cup of" or "a basic cup of".
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The cappuccino ($3) is a work of art, but purists ask for a plain cup of coffee ($2), brewed-to-order in a Clover, a machine with a cult following.
Of course, the teabag would just be a ruse to get a plain cup of hot water.
Indy then uses his expert knowledge to find the true Grail, a plain cup of a carpenter, which the knight warns cannot be taken beyond the great seal at the temple's entrance.
A plain cup of coffee, on the other hand, has only 2 calories and no fat![5].
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Simply add a half a cup of plain yogurt into a bowl and add in two tablespoons of honey.
Every morning, like a chump, I eat a cup of plain yogurt with some fruit, nuts, flaxseeds and/or granola.
Innovation is always fun and exciting — just as long as a classic cup of plain skyr is always around the corner.
A single cup of plain, low-fat yogurt can provide up to 50% of your daily recommended iodine intake.
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