DirtyHarry Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Everyone's Irish on St. Patty's Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykilo Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 That's my favorite caffeinated drink, and everyone should call it a: SHOT IN THE DARK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykilo Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 The baristas know what I want when I ask for that-a-way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hence my earlier post, Eistein. I assume you mean "Einstein". My time machine still isn't functional, but I'm close. Let me know if you need any questions answered. It's a Columbian Carbomb, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTM Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 When not sending hard 5.6s, I make coffee. A shot of espresso in a cup of drip is called "A Shot in the Dark". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 does that time machine work as well as Napolean Dynamite's ebay model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 It actually hasn't "worked" per say, but my testing has resulted in a funny gimp to my walk and some singes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykilo Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 'per se' and 'shot in the dark' ho-climber Bwahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 What do you call it when you make an Americano but instead of diluting the espresso with water, you use drip coffee? I've always called these things "depth charges" but lately I have beenmeeting baristas who don't seem to have ever heard the term We always just call it "cup of coffee with a shot in it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 shot in the dark is too cutesy "Hey can I get a shot in the dark?" "Well ahoy there matey, sure can and I'll swab yer poopdeck too!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 This legal term (meaning “in, of, or by itself”) is a bit pretentious, but you gain little respect if you misspell “per se” as a single word. Worse is the mistaken “per say.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I've heard them called Depth Charges, Eye-Openers, Red Eyes, and a Shot in the Dark. Since you never know what the barista calls it, I usually go with "cup of coffee with a shot of espresso." Either way, these are the staple of my existence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skykilo Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Ha- I've been called on all angles. Nice Dangerfield reference. I'll now genuflect like a telemarker and shut my trap. But I'll still call it a SHOT IN THE DARK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Bahh, just call it an Americano with drip coffee. I hate all the fruity/cutesy/"fun" terms people come up with when they order coffee. I make a ton of drinks a day and customers trying to be "smooth" or "in the know" really makes me Worst or most annoying drink calling names or phrases: "a Snickers" - Stupid name for a nut syrup based mocha "a shot in the dark" - For the love of Pete, call it by its proper term "redeye" (red eye is coffee with a shot) "split shot" - Just say half decaf, dont be a dick. "Why bother" - Why bother indeed...just go back home. I could go on a heinous diatribe but I wont because I realize it would be hugely pointless. But after 16 years at BIG GREEN I feel justified Coffee is very serious and anyone who can't tell me the benefits of dry processing versus wet processing and vice versa must be a (censored). (I really do love my job and I am so darn nice, I felt this was a nifty place to vent without incurring too much bad karma.) Edited by warmspot (02/14/05 08:19 PM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkin_Banks Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 so...what's the profit margin on those pastries in the front counter? 300%? what's remarkable is people are willing to buy them at starbucks INSIDE a safeway, often within 100 feet of the bakery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 People will buy some things at amazing prices. I think its called free will? I just make the coffee, give free beta, and make people smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harkin_Banks Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 no kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTM Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I agree with Chirp, it's so annoying when people come up with dumb titles for stupid stuff (i.e. a "doulbe tall skinny decaf latte", honestly, you're not ordering anything so don't open you mouth). People also try to modify things they don't know about -Chirp I think you'll appreciate this- a woman comes in a bit back and asks for a "double tall nonfat breve". hmmm, how about "no". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 depth charge canadiano red eye shot in the dark ? already answered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 double tall nonfat breve Awesome! But to be honest, I have decided that the more people are feeling out of control in their daily lives, the more complex and "detailed" their drinks tend to be. I just smile and give then their chance to gain some personal control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I recall when non-fat espresso beverages were called "skinny", e.g. "tall skinny latte." That is, until some fat chick got offended. Now they are referred to as "tall non-fat latte" I just drink coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 When I lived in Montana my coffee shop just served strong drip coffee. The locals used to love it when some out of towner (usually a Seattlite) would come in and order some fancy espresso drink. Huh? What's that? Just coffee here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 double tall nonfat breve That is funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglehead Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I agree with Chirp, it's so annoying when people come up with dumb titles for stupid stuff (i.e. a "doulbe tall skinny decaf latte", honestly, you're not ordering anything so don't open you mouth). People also try to modify things they don't know about -Chirp I think you'll appreciate this- a woman comes in a bit back and asks for a "double tall nonfat breve". hmmm, how about "no". Hmmn... I don't even know what a "Double tall nonfat breve" is. But I always order an "8 oz double skim latte" Is that acceptable enough for you caffeinistas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 breve = steamed half and half = muy fattening I prefer soy myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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