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Coffee Drinks Guide!

It dawned on me that many of you may not even know what most of the coffee drinks are. Here I am throwing around words like macchiato and Frappuccino, which may sound like another language! I apologize. Here is a brief rundown of some of the most popular drinks:

LATTE- Espresso, Milk, Foam (Flavored syrup optional)

MOCHA- Espresso, Milk, Chocolate (Can have milk, dark, or white chocolate)

AMERICANO- Espresso and water

CARAMEL MACCHIATO- Espresso, Milk, Foam, Caramel

FRAPPUCCINO- Iced Blended Coffee Drink (Mocha, Coffee, Caramel and Vanilla Flavored)

BELLACCINO- The Tully's equivalent of a Frappuccino

CHAI LATTE- Chai tea concentrate and milk

ITALIAN SODA- Flavored Syrup, Seltzer Water, Cream

SOLO- One shot of Espresso

DOPPIO- Two Shots of Espresso

SOLO or DOPPIO MACCHIATO- Espresso with a dollop of foam

photo courtesy of brianna, flickr.com

More Interesting TIdbits and etiquette....

1. Barista's at Starbuck's wear green aprons. Once they become supervisors, they wear black aprons. Tully's employees have their position listed on their nametag.

2. Starbucks uses Tazo Chai tea mix, Tully's uses Oregon Chai.

3. Tully's offers plain soy milk and rice milk for those who dont like dairy. Starbucks only has vanilla flavored soy.

4. There is no such thing as a Frappuccino at Tully's. Dont order one, it annoys the baristas.

5. If you go to put milk in your coffee and the pitcher is empty, dont get angry. Do the barista a favor and bring it over to them. They will most likely be apologetic and fill it right up.

6. Only take as many napkins as you need. Baristas throw away countless napkins eveyday because people grab huge stacks for no reason.

7. Tully's uses Ghiradelli chocolate and caramel syrups for their drinks.

More to come...!

Interested in a Coffee Shop?

If you are interested in a certain coffee shop and want me to check it out for you, dont hesitate to leave me a comment or a tip!
I'd also love to hear about your favorite coffee shop, and maybe even visit it!

Bauhaus Coffee, 301 Pine St

Another place gaining popularity on Seattle's Capitol Hill is Bauhaus Coffee and Books on Pine St. A friends of mine goes to Bauhaus for hours on end to do homework, so I stopped in to check it out and grab a cup of coffee.

The shop has a vibe similar to that at Caffe Vita, funky and eclectic. It is two stories high, with plenty of tables and chairs for sitting. In the middle of the afternoon, the shop was bustling, but not packed.

One entire wall of the shop is covered with old hard-bound books, and the opposite wall is all windows, offering grand views of the city, water, and space needle from the second floor. The shop was very clean, the tables were all wiped, and there were no dirty dishes lying around.

There was only one barista working. She was not wearing a uniform or a name tag, and when I ordered, she didnt once look me in the eye. She poured my coffee (I specified a paper cup since I knew I would be leaving) but she didnt offer any information about the roast. I was slightly put off by her, so I didnt ask about it.

Once I got away from the bitter barista, I enjoyed my (not bitter!) coffee, and spent a few minutes admiring the views.

Bauhaus has free internet, so I think I will definitely return to do homework. Bauhaus would also be a nice afternoon retreat to read or chat with a friend. Just beware the unfriendly barista!

PS. If you visit Bauhaus, check out the bathroom--it's cool. Trust me.

Photo courtesy of mokolabs, flickr.com

Tully's-Harbor Steps

This afternoon I was downtown and needed a quick pick-me-up before heading to class, so I decided to stop in at a Tully's. The Tully's at Harbor Steps has a beautiful location, the cascading steps, a view of the water (only slightly blocked by the viaduct!), blossoming cherry tress and quaint little tables to sit on outside.

Inside the shop was just as nice...impeccably clean and well organized. There was a small fireplace inside, surrounded by comfortable looking chairs. If I had not been in a hurry, I would have sat down to enjoy my beverage.

There was only one barista working, but there were no other customers in the store, so I didnt have to wait at all. The barista cheerfully took my order, asked about my day, and chatted with me about the weather. She whipped up my iced latte in no time, and it tasted marvelous.

I asked her about Tully's new banana drinks, and she recommended the Banana Milkshake with a special twist: Dark Chocolate Chips.

I was impressed that she was so knowledgeable about the drinks, and liked that she was able to recommend a drink she enjoyed.

I hated to leave, I wanted to stay for awhile and enjoy the sun at one of the tables outside. After I expressed these sentiments to the barista, she mentioned to me that Harbor Steps hosts small, free concerts on the steps throughout the summer. I will definitely be attending!

Photo courtesy of Richard Hoppes, flickr.com

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