krebetman Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Losing count now of how many times I have walked into a coffee shop and asked for a cappuccino but was heard as a latte. Same kind of thing happening to you, or do I jus look like a latte drinker? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferchersan Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Don't get me started on people who don't know their macchiato from their piccolo latte. Edited July 26, 2014 by ferchersan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 probably old hack for you guys, but I got this temp sticker as a present for our milk frothing jug, maybe one for the latte lovers... changes colour by segment as temp goes up as your steaming the milk. can then stop at the right temp or cappuccino lovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zammo Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Never order cappuccinos, so I wouldn't know. My mum orders cappuccinos though..... Edited July 26, 2014 by Zammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Don't drink lattes, don't drink cappuccinos..... the milk gets caught in my hipster beard. Macchiato all the way. Not too filling either for the ride home on my fixie 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capone Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 A fair while ago I upgraded from the Flat White to the more desirable Latte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddisgeek Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Don't drink lattes, don't drink cappuccinos..... the milk gets caught in my hipster beard. Macchiato all the way. Not too filling either for the ride home on my fixie Hipsters drink flat whites, keep up Edited July 26, 2014 by caddisgeek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty boop Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Losing count now of how many times I have walked into a coffee shop and asked for a cappuccino but was heard as a latte. Same kind of thing happening to you, or do I jus look like a latte drinker? I put myself in the low level skill category, for those wanting to stretch themselves, below is a good run down on how to make them differnet ! http://www.coffeehunter.org/flat-white-vs-latte/ "How to make a flat white different to a latteAn excellent barista can “free pour†straight from the pitcher using speed of the pour and the tilt of the jug to choose how much froth, foam or liquid to pour into any given drink. A mid-level barista is more likely to do it like this: Cappuccino: spoon the stiff froth into the cup and then top up with a pour from the jug. Latte: Pour the liquid milk from the jug with a spoon to hold back the froth and then top off with a dollop of froth. Flat white: Free pour for a mix of froth and liquid. Like any human endeavour, there is a bell curve to the skills of baristas. The most ignorant of baristas will make a flat white, latte or a cappuccino all the same. After all, they’re just a “milky coffeeâ€. Ironically, some very high end baristas have the same attitude because they take so much care with frothing, folding and pouring their milk that every coffee is made like a perfect flat white with an even mix of liquid, microfoam and froth." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krebetman Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 All great points about skills. My gripe was about simply listening and getting the order right! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Get a white T-shirt made up that says in black bold writing "CAPPUCCINO", and just point when you order...something along these lines - Edited July 26, 2014 by Kaynin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Bah! Coffee is far too complicated these days. Just ask for a coffee, and see what you get. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Hall Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I never order a Latte (Italian for Milk) as I prefer coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krebetman Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Love the t-shirt idea - I should get skinny cappuccino on the back, long macchiato in front. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mustud Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Get a white T-shirt made up that says in black bold writing "CAPPUCCINO", and just point when you order...something along these lines - cappuccino.american-apparel-unisex-fitted-tee.brown.w760h760b3.jpg Can you get one that says Nespresso? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundscape Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Can you get one that says Nespresso? You mean like this one? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mustud Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 You mean like this one? Hey, I have a shirt just like that! But my hair only looks like that when an express train goes through my station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metal beat Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 At most coffee bars I go to the only difference between a cappuccino and latte is the chocolate on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugo_wilco Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 What's the difference between God and a Barista? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog brother Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 god is not italian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugo_wilco Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 God doesn't think he's a Barista! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analog brother Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 heaven forbid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Affogato!! Dessert and coffee in the same vessel. One of the wonders of the modern world. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundscape Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Affogato!! Dessert and coffee in the same vessel. One of the wonders of the modern world. So hard to find a good iced coffee these days. Affogato all the way, with a shot of Frangelico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 And it just gets better!! Had a Vietnamese iced coffee today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 If it had the condensed milk like their normal coffee then I'm out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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