Day Two..

So I definitely had a bad start to my morning, needless to say I was very coffee deprived. Contrary to popular belief, even though I work with coffee it does not always mean I get a chance to actually drink it. So it was not til I was out of work grabbing a bite to eat at a cafe that I was able to finally get my hands on a cappuccino. At this particular cafe I am definitely a regular and eleven out of ten times I order a capp from this one guy. Which brings up a very annoying anecdote for any and every regular espresso drinker that when you get used to the way one, specific person makes your beverage if anyone else makes it YOU WILL NOT LIKE IT. YOU WILL COMPLAIN OR SUCK IT UP AND DRINK IT AS IS. Being a barista I'm not the average customer; so when I see someone not frothing my milk when I clearly want some damn foam really annoys me. On the other hand, I hate awkward situations, making people offended and sending food or drinks back for fear of spitting (as you all should be) and I was now surrounded by all three. Here's why I uncharacteristically gave my drink back this morning:

1. If the only size for a to go cup in this specific store is 16oz. why was I given a 4oz cup? More importantly, if the lid and sleeve does not seem to fit because the cup is too small why would you still pass it off with a lid falling off and no sleeve?

2.  If I'm paying almost five dollars for this 4oz cup can you at least make sure its filled up all the way? And not 3/4 of the way?

3. If I order a smaller cappuccino than what I normally get, why would it be heavier? Did I say latte?

4. Did I not just say I really needed coffee?

I could go on but I don't find it necessary. I'm sure I have made my case clear, I was not being a bitch as there were multiple reasons for this guy (that looks brand new to the restaurant) to make my drink the way *it was supposed to.* Not even how *I* like it, just the very basic level of a cappuccino.


Do you have an annoying anecdote from the "new girl/guy"?

Cappuccino please!

Hey coffee drinkers, I was writing the post that will be coming right after this one when I realized that not everyone and by everyone I mean, almost nobody knows the difference between a latte and a cappuccino. Some people don't even know what a latte is, and they drink it every day. So I thought I should just give a small little educational course of the espresso menu at any bar or cafe'.

MYTH: Lattes and Cappuccino's are made with coffee.
FACT: They are made with espresso which for the most part comes in shots. Yes, shots like shot glasses at a bar that serves alcohol. You drink certain liquors in shots, just like you drink espresso in shots.

MYTH: Lattes and Cappuccino's are the same.
FACT: Lattes are made with mostly steamed milk and generous dollop of foam. Cappuccinos are made with half steamed milk and half foam. So obviously asking for a no foam cappuccino is ridiculous and asking for a latte with extra foam is just as stupid. Pick up a latte and a cappuccino and see for yourself the weight difference.

Therefore you may ask for a no foam latte and a dry cappuccino but not the opposite.

Im a firm believer in the more foam the better, what's your cappuccino/latte philosophy?

Day One.

At an attempt to get of the rust and dust that has collected over my brain during my year off of school, I grabbed a cup of coffee and sat down in my apartment to zone out. I realized that as a college student, an artist and a barista of both a chain coffee company and an indie coffee shop, I have a great passion for coffee and espresso. I am hoping that as the days and posts go by, I can share my vast knowledge of coffee and all things coffee shop related, as well as expand my mastery of producing it.