Susanna Carr | My Starbuck's order
It started innocently.
I am not a coffee drinker, but when I moved to the Seattle area a decade ago, I discovered that pretty much everyone else is. If I wanted to attend meetings or have a quick chat with friends, it was going to be at a Starbuck's.
The vocabulary at Starbuck's was like a foreign language to me. Double tall? With room? What are they talking about? I eventually learned the lingo but I swore I wouldn't be one of those customers with a complicated order.
I thought I was doing okay with that vow until the other day. I ordered my Venti extra-hot, non-fat no water Chai tea latte. How did this happen? I used to be a simple Chai!
As the barista made my drink, she asked if I wanted cinnamon sprinkles. I said no, even though it sounded kind of good. My drink order was already at ten words and I think I need to cut back, not add more!
How complicated is your Starbuck's order?
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6 Comments:
My order is venti - no water soy chai. :) Not a coffee drinker either.
Oh, well, I'm a coffee drinker but I've gone back to the brewed coffee with half and half. I don't even know how to order that anymore at Starbucks. But I do love cafe con leche or cafe au lait -- the hot milk reminds me of my father-in-law's brew.
The lingo is part of the "charm" and the "belonging to a cliche" I'd say.
But what is this new thing -- oatmeal at Starbucks? I've got to check it out!
I order a caramel frappaccino.
I'm afraid I'm not a coffee drinker either. There's also not a Starbucks anywhere around where I live so I'm lost on this one. They all sound good though - especially today - it's chilly here on the east coast.
Cheryl S.
I order a tall, extra-hot, Cinnamon Dolce with whip. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Starbucks and spend as much time there as I can. Which means (with my budget), about once every two weeks. I’ve even got my 9 year old son liking them. My husband could care less; but then again, he doesn’t drink coffee either.
Thanks for this. I actually had fun reading the story and could totally relate…
Tami
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