Starbucks novice
I have these random cravings, and usually I go with them, mostly because I’m pregnant and mostly because it’s a pretty good blend of healthy and not-so-healthy things. This past weekend, I wanted a cup of coffee. I desperately needed a cup of Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Sounds simple enough, right?
I went to Starbucks this past Sunday morning. I had been through the ringer as far as getting myself and my kids ready; the cold weather hit so I’d been spending too much time locating warm clothes for everyone, we were an hour late, I burned their breakfast, and Colby was having a 3 year-old day (think terrible 2’s but worse because now he has some independence and a leg to stand on). So here’s my befuddled conversation with the very nice college co-ed behind the counter.
Me: Can I have a pumpkin drink?
SB girl: Would you like a pumpkin spiced latte or the pumpkin spiced frappucino?
Me: Which one of those is hot?
SB: We can make either of those hot.
Me: I want the one that’s not blended.
SB: Okay then you’re probably thinking of the latte.
Me: Okay then I’ll have that. Decaf, please. (Groan from the back of the line. Starbucks purist.)
SB: Alright! And what size did you want?
Me: Uhhh.. the small one.
SB: Tall? Okay, we’ll have that right out for you!
Most Americans go into Starbucks and order something like this:
“half-caff triple venti double mocha iced frappucino. To go.” OR
“Venti soy latte” (which sounds more like Italian to me?) OR here’s my new favorite -
“Tall upside down caramel macchiato with whipped cream, no foam, and extra caramel in a venti cup.”
Sounds great right? However, every time I go into Starbucks, I blank. The whole deer in headlights look and everything. I smell coffee and I lose consciousness. Is there some sort of Starbucks ESL course out there I could take? It’s not that I don’t want to learn, it’s just that I don’t know how. I’m sure somewhere they have a Starbucks Rehab center, but that’s for a completely different problem.
By the way, the Tall Decaf Pumpkin Spiced Latte with whipped cream and sprinkles was delicious.
5 comments October 28th, 2008