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Coffee Etiquette


Coffee has become such a large part of our everyday lives.  Many of us stop into a local shop to order our favorite coffee or latte before we head off to work.  It has become part of our daily routine.  However, not everyone is familiar with how to communicate with our barista.  We stand in line trying to figure out, "Do I want a Grande or a Venti?"  "How can I tell how many shots of espresso I'm getting?" "Can I make that sugar-free?" "I just want a medium cup of coffee!"



With so many options and variations available to us, we often find that we are confusing ourselves as well as the barista waiting on us. What we need is proper coffee etiquette.

Becoming familiar with Ordering Etiquette can make the experience at our favorite coffee spot an enjoyable, stress-free visit.  It is a wonderful feeling to order with confidence and leave with a smile.

Did you know that wine is not the only fine beverage that can be paired with food?  It's true!  Coffee comes from many different places and comes in many different varieties.  Pairing coffee with dessert is an excellent way to end a delicious meal.  Knowing characteristics of different coffees allows you to pick the best union of sweet and coffee that will finish off your meal with an artistic flavor you can't help but appreciate!

So how can you expect to know what a coffee will taste like?  Coffee is very complex in how it is tasted.  Much like wine, coffee has distinct characteristics through which its flavor is determined.   With coffee, we can taste many different facets and personalities of its type, region, and quality.  Knowing how to taste coffee will help you to learn which coffees you love. In tasting coffee, you will come to know the many personalities of coffee.




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