TeamCushman

I am always amazed at the folks that order their drinks from Starbucks. It’s become an art. Maybe even become its own language. At any rate, I try to keep it simple. “Grande Latte.” Honestly, one of the reasons I stick with it is because of the pressure of ordering. While I’m standing in line, looking at the menu, I’m dreaming of all of the fascinating different types of exotic ways I can drink coffee. But, once I get there and the cashier, barrister and the dozens of people behind me are staring at me, I choke … “Grande Latte, please”. I resort back to the what I know mainly because it rhymes and is easy to remember, much like the old nursery rhymes we still remember from Kindergarten. Everyonce in a while I will splurge and get an Americano, “with room”. Basically about 5 shots of expresso with a little water mixed in. “The room” means I can put in some cream to take a little bit of the edge off. Basically a poor man’s latte. But at about $2.50 a pop its the best value on menu!! But for you experts that like to order your Grande Half Cafs, Quad shot Mocha Frappuccinos and take 10 minutes to give your order, move on, I can’t help you. The rest, here’s a dictionary to help you understand what the rest of world will be ordering for their morning coffee.