Why is it that I can have such a clear picture in my head of the coffee drink I want to purchase, but translating it into English (or Starbucks-ese) is such a laborious process. I’m walking down the street thinking, Iced Latte. But then the Soy Milk lobby in my head starts to rally. Finally I give in to their arguments, but counter by demanding an extra shot of espresso to balance the soy taste (also, I’m sleepy). Fine, so we’re in agreement. Now wouldn’t a shot of vanilla in there make things perfect? Of course! But now I have to figure out how many shots of espresso normally go into a grande, so I can ask for an extra. I’m thinking 2. I’m right! So what do I ask for?
“A iced triple grande vanilla soy milk latte”
Argh! Why can’t I just go back there and make it myself?! =)