A Nice Chart

This chart shows many of the drinks Starbucks offers and shows simple illustrations with the ingredients. I found this chart on www.espressospot.com

"Breve" Is The Soul of Wit

So, if you are standing in line and you hear the woman in front of you order a "Grande Breve." Hmm. You say to yourself, what is that? Well folks, the breve is the simplest variation on an Latte imaginable. When you order a latte at Starbucks they will make it using 2% milk (unless you request otherwise). All that a Breve is is a latte made with Half & Half.

That's it, people. Espresso. Half & Half. Foam. Bingo!

Whats the Point? Well, when you make a latte with Half & Half it is WAY creamier and tasty (ignore the fact that it has a bunch more calories).

So there you have it. Breve. Simple.

What's Really in My Cappuccino?

The Cappuccino (or 'Cap' if you are the one wearing the green apron) is a very popular espresso drink. At the same time it is one of the simplest drinks Starbucks has to offer aside from regular drip coffee. So what is in it? I'll show ya

1.) you're cap begins with fresh brewed espresso

2.) next the barista (the coffee maker) uses a wand to shoot steam into a pitcher of milk

3.) the steam is concentrated onto the top of the milk, making it turn to a frothy foam

4.) we fill you cup halfway with steamed milk, then we fill the other half with the foam

5.) so basically we go: espresso - milk - foam

*The example on the right is topped with a little cinnamon for some extra kick