Before Rachel Long went abroad, she was a staunch tall vanilla latte girl. She had discovered the local coffee shop by reluctantly going to meet her friend, who has asked that her name not be mentioned, for a coffee date. Back then, Long still had reservations about correctly referring to the drink sizes offered on the shop’s sparse, easy-to-read menu. Fast forward 11 days, and she’s a changed woman.
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Conflict Brews as Barista Explains that Macchiatos are “Actually” Really Small
SEATTLE, WA—When graphic designer and coffee lover Karen Jones went into a specialty cafe this morning, she was in for a surprise. After ordering a macchiato, Jones was told by on-shift barista James Melman that macchiatos are “actually” super small. Trying to convey the gravity of the situation, Melman used his fingers to demonstrate the size of the beverage…