L.A. Speak : Starbucks Brew

caf n. caffeinated coffee.

cap n. cappuccino.

drip n. coffee of the day.

grande adj. large-sized drink.

Starbuckian n. Starbucks employee. Syn. partner.

bar god/goddess n. Starbuckian especially skilled at preparing coffee drinks.

half caf grande nonfat extra mocha whipped cream mocha n. Starbuckians call out drinks in the order the ingredients are added. In this case: half decaffeinated, half regular coffee with extra chocolate syrup and nonfat milk and whipped cream.

wet adj. drink with more coffee than milk. “Tall wet cap to go.” Ant. dry (more milk than coffee).

why bother? n. tall, nonfat decaf latte no steamed milk on top. Syn. tall, skinny, bald latte.