So, What Even IS A 'Cortado'?

So, What Even IS A 'Cortado'?

You know what, you guys and girls loved my blog post debunking the flat white so much that I thought I'd go ahead and make a series out of them. Because heck, why not? So of course I went one step further on the spectrum of coffee confuzzles and am talking about the gloriousness that is the cortado. Or rather, the gloriousness of the cortado done WELL. In some ways, I find this is the hardest drink to prepare on a coffee shop menu, so you know you're in one heck of a brill pl
What's the dealio with not-so-hot coffee?

What's the dealio with not-so-hot coffee?

Oh, don't get me started. This was the bane of my life as a barista, and I know it frustrates baristas on end in the international industry. However, I'm not here to simply rant and complain at people, but instead I'm here to talk to you a little bit and tell you exactly why your coffee is, well, not so hot. Now, don't get this confused with cold coffee. Seriously, just don't. Your coffee is warmer than lukewarm by quite a considerable amount, but this doesn't stop many a cus