Sunday, January 14, 2007

You want a what ???

Shot
The standard one fluid ounce serving of espresso. Each well "pulled" shot is composed of three layers: the heart, the body and the crema - the top layer of caramel-colored foam that starts to dissipate seconds after the shot is poured.
Espresso (E-SPRE'-SO)
The concentrated coffee "essence" brewed from our own Espresso Roast beans. Espresso is served alone in a demitasse or used as the basis for one of our specialty beverages.
Espresso Con Pana (E-SPRE'-SO CONE PA'-NA)
A shot of espresso capped with a dollop of whipped cream.
Espresso Macchiato (E-SPRE'-SO MA-KEE-AH'-TOE)
A shot of espresso capped with a light lid of foamed milk.
Caffè Latte (KA-FAY' LA'-TAY)
A soothing beverage composed of three layers: a freshly drawn shot of espresso, milk steamed and poured to fill the cup and finally, a quarter-inch dollop of foamed milk to create a delicate first impression. A Latte Macchiato is made in a similar fashion to a Caffè Latte except the espresso is poured over the steamed milk, thus "marking" the milk.
Caffè Mocha (KA-FAY' MO'-KAH)
A classic combination of a freshly pulled espresso shot and highest quality chocolate blended with fresh steamed milk. Often topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a light sprinkling of cocoa powder.
Cappuccino (KA-PU-CHEE'-NO)
A typical Italian breakfast beverage using less steamed milk and more foamed milk than the Caffè Latte. Cappuccino can be ordered "dry" for an extra foamy cup or "wet" for a more milky drink.
Caffè Americano (KA-FAY' A-MER-I-CAH'-NO)
Our deep, rich espresso combined with hot water. The result is a cup of full-flavored coffee with the distinct taste of espresso.
Single
A one fluid ounce serving of straight espresso, served alone or with steamed milk in an espresso beverage. The standard for most short and tall espresso drinks.
Double
Two one fluid ounce servings of straight espresso. This is the standard for Grande and Venti beverages, but if you want your tall Caffè Latte doubly strong, you'd better ask.
Short
At Starbucks, an eight fluid ounce beverage, perfect for an after-dinner coffee.
Tall
At Starbucks, a 12 fluid ounce beverage. This is the most popular size.
Grande
At Starbucks, a 16 fluid ounce beverage. When you need an extra boost.
Non-fat
All the milk, hold the fat. Order a non-fat Caffè Latte if you want skim milk.
No foam
Don't like the way the frothed milk on your Caffè Latte tickles your nose? Order it "no foam," and you'll get only espresso and steamed milk.
Dry
More foam than milk. If you like your Cappuccino really light and airy, order it "dry."
Extra foam
Foam keeps your espresso drink hot, so if you're taking it to go, you might want to order "extra foam."
With room
Short for "I'd like to add cream to my Americano, so please leave me some room in my cup."
Whip
Short for "whipped cream." Want to save a few calories in your Caffè Mocha? Order it "no whip."
Vanilla, Hazelnut, Caramel, Almond
Add this to your order if you'd like a shot of flavor syrup added to your beverage.

I'm trying to learn the coffee lingo in case I want to venture past my usual Caramel Macchiato(Starbucks) or Caramel Corretto(Second Cup) and am a bit confused and overwhelmed. Maybe I'll just switch to tea or hot chocolate!

7 comments:

Alberta said...

Lesley...check out this one minute podcast on How to order at Starbucks! Very interesting...now if I can only remember how to order TEA!

www.oneminutehowto.com/Shows/Shows.asp?ID=12

Anonymous said...

OK, I gotta take notes. I hear that they are opening a Starbucks in Saint John soon. Geez...I just wanna coffee....

New MrsIngram said...

I often get the White Chocolate Mocha .. but sometimes get crazy and buy a toffee nut late, it's not actually listed on the menu but it's basically just a late with toffee nut syrup flavour added .. I think ?!?

Anonymous said...

starbucks and second cup????? who needs that when you have the heaven known as Tim Hortons!!!!! Which is much better than those other two combined hahaha
bradley

Lesley said...

Ha ha Bradley, I do know I'm a coffee snob and could get stoned one day if the wrong person hears me say that I don't really like Timmys...eek...I know I know...how could we possibly be related?

Anonymous said...

the good news is your condition is reversable, all you have to do is drink one coffee a day from Tim Hortons for the next few months, and you will be completly cured of any desire to go to a different coffe shop
bradley

Lesley said...

Ha ha! I would definitely save $$$ though.