Author Topic: Kotowboy & Prog Snob Present : The Coffee Thread. (Read 8806 times)

Kotowboy · « **Reply #35 on:** January 24, 2016, 12:07:56 PM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on January 24, 2016, 10:04:03 AM

I'll try the flat white tomorrow. I don't think there are any Costa shops here in the US.

if you do - ask them for the Origins Espresso.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #36 on:** January 24, 2016, 12:58:28 PM »

I will. There are two Starbucks around the corner from my job.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #37 on:** January 24, 2016, 05:10:06 PM »

Just saw this thread. I love coffee, usually have a couple cups in the morning and one or two in the afternoon as well. Favorite is a vanilla latte followed by a flat white.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #38 on:** January 24, 2016, 05:19:37 PM »

My favourite "flavoured" coffee at Starbucks was probably the Pumpkin Spice.

When we stopped that after Christmas it was the White Chocolate Mocha.

Probably really fattening since I got them free on my shift

ReaperKK · « **Reply #39 on:** January 24, 2016, 05:20:28 PM »

I like the pumpkin spice but I'll usually just get a tall. It gets sweeter to me the more I drink it if that makes any sense.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #40 on:** January 24, 2016, 05:21:18 PM »

Yeah they do get more sickly towards the bottom. I guess that's where the syrup settles.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #41 on:** January 24, 2016, 05:21:46 PM »

Starbucks Hibiscus tea and a jar of their honey is just delicious.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #42 on:** January 24, 2016, 05:25:43 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on January 24, 2016, 05:19:37 PM

My favourite "flavoured" coffee at Starbucks was probably the Pumpkin Spice.

When we stopped that after Christmas it was the White Chocolate Mocha.

Probably really fattening since I got them free on my shift

Pumpkin spice sounds so good, I have to see if the starbucks here serves it. While I won't go looking for a 'good' coffee at starbucks, i think they're good for the sweeter, flavoured stuff.

Quote from: Kotowboy on January 24, 2016, 09:45:46 AM

Quote from: Prog Snob on January 24, 2016, 09:34:44 AM

Better than the latte? Hmmm...sounds promising.

Maybe it's because you don't heat the milk as much for a flat white . I'm thinking they over steam the milk for the latte.

I think the main difference between the FW and the Latte is really in the way the barista is supposed to pour the milk. a flat white is supposed to have less foam, a thinner consistency and the crema should be more visible on the top, where the latte is much milkier and foamy on the top.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #43 on:** January 24, 2016, 06:08:32 PM »

I love their pumpkin spice coffee. I like spiced anything in my coffee or tea.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #44 on:** January 25, 2016, 11:13:57 AM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on January 24, 2016, 12:58:28 PM

I will. There are two Starbucks around the corner from my job.

Did you try an Origins Espresso Flat White ?

Prog Snob · « **Reply #45 on:** January 25, 2016, 12:36:44 PM »

You know what? I wound up getting the latte macchiato instead today.

My mind drifted and completely forgot about wanting to get the flat white.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #46 on:** January 25, 2016, 12:41:22 PM »

Ohhh.

Was it the caramel macchiato ?

Try and ask for Origins Espresso next time so you can taste the diff. You won't notice as much in a flavoured coffee though.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #47 on:** January 25, 2016, 12:47:08 PM »

No, it was just the newer latte macchiato. Tomorrow, I'll ask for the flat white with origins espresso.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #48 on:** January 25, 2016, 12:51:42 PM »

Ace

Prog Snob · « **Reply #49 on:** January 25, 2016, 12:54:21 PM »

I had a latte earlier this morning from the cafe at the Staten Island Ferry, so between the two of them, I'm a bit jittery right now.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #50 on:** January 25, 2016, 01:00:39 PM »

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Prog Snob · « **Reply #51 on:** January 25, 2016, 01:01:28 PM »

I actually just got dizzy from trying to read that.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #52 on:** January 25, 2016, 01:02:03 PM »

Haha.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #53 on:** January 25, 2016, 04:41:33 PM »

mmmm I think its coffee time.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #54 on:** January 25, 2016, 05:32:30 PM »

It's 00:32 in Wales so i'm having a Ginger, Honey & Lemon tea.

sneakyblueberry · « **Reply #55 on:** January 25, 2016, 06:52:28 PM »

it was like 12:40pm here so i had a soy flat white mmmmm tasty sheeeit

Prog Snob · « **Reply #56 on:** January 25, 2016, 06:54:38 PM »

I made a homemade latte again!

Kotowboy · « **Reply #57 on:** January 25, 2016, 07:21:30 PM »

Quote from: Prog Snob on January 25, 2016, 06:54:38 PM

I made a homemade latte again!

Tell me your process.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #58 on:** January 25, 2016, 07:25:44 PM »

Just as you said. I whisked the fuck out of it until it's bubbling up. I pour the coffee in first, then I the hot milk in while holding back the froth, and last I scoop the froth in.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #59 on:** January 26, 2016, 05:35:56 AM »

Prog Snob · « **Reply #60 on:** January 26, 2016, 05:42:46 AM »

When I go to Starbucks later, I'll ask for it. Hopefully they'll have it.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #61 on:** January 26, 2016, 07:19:44 AM »

When I moved into my new flat - it was unfurnished apart from a hob and an oven.

No fridge or freezer or washing machine etc..

So I keep all my cold products on the tiled windowsill by the window. The tiles keep things pretty cool. Especially since it's winter right now.

An advantage of making lattes is that I use almost half a pint of milk per drink and my milk doesn't have time to go sour

Kotowboy · « **Reply #62 on:** January 26, 2016, 02:36:11 PM »

Prog Snob !! Did you do the thing ?

Prog Snob · « **Reply #63 on:** January 27, 2016, 03:03:10 AM »

No.

I was in Manhattan, not near a Starbucks if you can imagine that, so I went into this little cafe and got a latte. I have to say it was better than any one I've ever had at Starbucks.

I'll try again later.

home · « **Reply #64 on:** January 27, 2016, 07:26:29 AM »

My coffeemachine won't start anymore, I can only get coffee by pouring hot water on the filter which results in very thin coffee. Ah wel at least there is some caffeine in it

By the way black coffee is where it's at

Kotowboy · « **Reply #65 on:** January 27, 2016, 07:55:36 AM »

My palette hates black coffee. I actually gag when I try it.

home · « **Reply #66 on:** January 27, 2016, 08:02:57 AM »

But if it's black you can actually taste the coffee, I think it's a pity to pour milk or sugar in good coffee

(Well unless it's cappuchino or something)

Prog Snob · « **Reply #67 on:** January 27, 2016, 09:48:02 AM »

I'm in Manhattan again but no Starbucks here. I walked into a place called Crave Espresso Bar and ordered a dirty chai which is a chai latte with a shot of espresso. There are so many options here. I'm sitting and reading so I think I'll get something else before I leave.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #68 on:** January 27, 2016, 10:24:03 AM »

Dirty Chai is a Chai Tea Latte with espresso isn't it ?

I never liked the Chai anything or indeed the Egg Nog Latte.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #69 on:** January 27, 2016, 10:33:45 AM »

Yes, it's a tea latte. I enjoy spiced tea or even a spiced coffee. I usually don't use chai and tea together because I was told that chai is the Indian word for tea. So calling it a chai tea latte seems redundant. Unless whoever told me that was wrong which is entirely possible.

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Author Topic: Kotowboy & Prog Snob Present : The Coffee Thread. (Read 8806 times)