How to Order Coffee at Starbucks

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Intimidated by the barista? Yes, they’re talking another language at Starbucks®. Here’s how to order what you want without feeling like a drooling moron.

Breve – (Brev-ay) a latte with heavy whipping cream instead of milk

Dry – more foam than milk on top of your coffee (helps keep it warm)

Non-fat - lowfat or skim milk in place of whole milk. Variant forms: skinny, skim

Latte (Lah-tay) – coffee with milk

With room – space left in the cup for you to add milk or cream

With whip – decadent whipped cream on top of your coffee or frap

Drip – regular American coffee

Short – an 8 ounce cup (smaller than the “tall”)

Double – adds another one ounce shot of espresso to your drink

Barista – (SILL - ee) 

Parsing hints: Size comes first, then the shot amount, followed by fat content/milk preference.  For example, “Oh, Ms. Barista, might I have a grande double breve latte with whip, please?” 

Sizes: Tall (12 oz),  Grande (Gran-day, 16 oz), Venti (Vent – ee, 20 oz)

May 6th, 2007