Latte Coffee - Okay, let’s be honest here; when was your last cup of coffee I would be willing to bet big bucks that is was today. Why Because we’re all addicted to the stuff. It’s funny how that fresh-ground aroma never gets old. Every single morning I look forward to my vanilla or pumpkin spice latte coffee. I can smell that phenomenal espresso before I even make it to the kitchen, which is odd, because I haven’t made it yet. I guess our minds get trained to that java scent. It becomes something we need, rather than something that sounds delectable.
Where to buy an ideal cup of Joe Well, so much of this depends on your tastes. Most people seem to be perfectly satisfied with a latte coffee of some sort from Starbuck’s. I will fully admit that I love their pumpkin spice latte. It’s great because of their secret syrup. The espresso on the other hand is average at best. If I were craving just a simple latte coffee with vanilla or plain, I would avoid Starbuck’s. Now, you may be thinking, "but Starbuck’s is always awesome!" Ha, that’s a joke. If you honestly think this fast food version of a coffee house is great, you’ve never tried many others.
I have probably tried three dozen different coffee shops in my day. From Oregon, to Seattle, to the Midwest, to the east coast, there are plenty to select from. The great ones however, are few and far between. I can actually name two that I prefer over all the rest. One is called Jumpstart Java and it’s located in Springboro, Ohio. The other one is called Java Jive and it’s located in Cary, North Carolina. Nope, I didn’t find a great one in Seattle, Washington. Most of them there were Starbuck’s and Seattle’s Best that I saw. When it comes to chains, I have to go with Nordstrom’s latte coffee over the others. At least theirs has a nice smooth flavor.
Buy it and make it! What do you think about this concept Anyone can purchase an espresso machine now days. Sure, a nice one will cost you a bit, but it will also pay itself off quickly. Not to mention the fact that you’ll be able to enjoy the latte coffee of your choice on a whim. No driving or waiting in line involved. Just you in your kitchen. I will say that I enjoy having the option.
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