FYI , a Starbucks “ caramel macchiato ” is n’t a macchiato at all .
Coffee shops have always been excellent venues for talented baristas to display their skills and try innovative flavor combinations. However, regarding coffee and espresso trends, platforms like Instagram and TikTok have the power to launch “viral” drinks at lightning speed. But just because a coffee beverage looks great in photos and videos doesn’t mean that baristas view it as an ideal order.
When we chatted with a large group of expert baristas from all over the country, we found that they like to keep their orders as simple as possible when visiting new cafes.
1.A ‘caramel macchiato’ is not what Starbucks thinks it is.
2.Don’t order a mocha right before a coffee shop closes.
3.‘Holiday’ lattes are heavy on sugar and low on espresso flavor.
4.Lavender lattes run the risk of tasting like perfume.
5.Olive oil lattes can have unexpected consequences for your digestive system.
6.‘Shaken’ espresso gives you a watered-down beverage.
7.Don’t order Vietnamese iced coffee unless the beans are grown in Vietnam.
This article originally appeared onHuffPost .
