Although it may come as a surprise to many, the art of coffee ordering is vastly different in various countries across the world. Whereas in the homeland of blue jeans and apple pie it might be permissible (although annoying) to order a “Grande, half-caf, skinny extra-hot soy caramel latte with extra foam,” you might as well have screamed “I’m an American and I have no respect for your country’s holy grail of hot drinks!!!” at the barista if you’re ordering in Europe. Further, some countries are big on tea instead of coffee, and you may have to explain in detail and use hand gestures or small cartoons to get the coffee you’re looking for, even in a place as familiar (and American) as Starbucks. This blog will give you the skinny (decaf, extra foam) on how to navigate the mysterious world of ordering the perfect hot drink while abroad.
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