If you’re annoyed at having to wait in a long line at Starbucks because the people ahead of you are ordering iced, decaf, triple, grande, cinnamon, non-fat mochas and all you want is a lousy large coffee, be forewarned: It could get worse.
They’re trying to tutor the masses on the language of latte. Starbucks locations are handing out booklets called “Make It Your Drink: A Guide to Starbucks Beverages.”
The booklet contains a glossary of terms such as “quad,” four shots of espresso in a drink (if you order this, you need more than Starbucks to help you), and “ristretto,” a short pull of espresso that captures only the sweetest part (are they serious?).
The handy helper also includes a fill-in-the-blank tutorial on ordering a drink: 1. Cup, 2. Shots and size, 3. Syrup, 4. Milk and other modifiers, 5. The drink itself.
If you just want a large coffee, maybe you should try the gas station or White Hen.
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Edited by RedEye staff (ritaredeye@tribune.com)
