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What Does Your Coffee Say About You

icyfroth — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:29:44 GMT

Barista spills the beans on coffee customers Read more: http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/barista-spills-the-beans-on-coffee-customers/story-fneuz8wn-1226679984182#ixzz2ZBgjXR6Z

So, what does your brew say about you?

Cafe Latte

The latte-lover tends to be a bit softer, like a milky latte. They can be more romantic than others and are probably still friends with their first crush! They are the ones who always stay back at work (and actually mean to) without ever complaining. They would bring in their own heater and high-altitude gear rather than ask for the heating to be turned up. They're generally pretty nice people.

Flat White

Straight-up types. No fuss or pomp here. On the downside, flat-whiter drinkers may lack imagination. These people are not early adopters - they probably still have their Nokia mobile phones. But they will tell it exactly how it is (if your butt looks big and you ask them, they WILL tell you). They're traditionalists.

Long Black

This person is all about strength and a long black suits stamina needs. This person is busy, fast and on the go (as kids their parents would tell them they had ants in their pants). They also can tend to show off.

Cappuccino

The capp-lover doesn't really indulge in their coffee as much as they should. They probably had their first 'capp' when they were about 25 and haven't deviated since. They are still a child at heart who really loves that chocolate sprinkle on the top! They are probably from the country.

Affogato

Beware - the person who opts for the Affagato (scoop of vanilla ice cream in a martini glass with a shot of espresso on the side) may also like a 'little here and a little there'. These types find it hard to settle down in a relationship, a job or whatever. They're often reading five books at once and rarely finish any of them. They join the gym, go twice and talk about it thereafter. Unless of course the Affogato is ordered as dessert, in which case, they have excellent taste.

Short Black

The purist. The person who orders the authentic espresso takes life and themselves very seriously. They have no time for fancy adornments like milk or a dusting of chocolate. They want to get straight to business. They are often CEOs and leaders. They make decisions quickly and rarely back down. There's not much 'grey' in this person's life which could annoy those around them.

Macchiato

What about the person who orders the short macchiato, or 'short mac' to those cool enough to drink it? This is the tipple of choice for the coffee-savvy young professional. They work and play fast, so have fun but be careful of burnout! This coffee is on the rise. As young gen Y-ers take over the coffee scene, the short mac is cool and everywhere.

Piccolo Latte

Piccolo lattes are cool in the inner city these days. It's a quick milky caffeine hit. But really, shouldn't you be having an espresso? These people are early adopters - they see a trend and jump on it. Pack people.

Vienna

With whipped cream traditionally part of a Vienna, the person who orders this regularly is one who likes the finer things in life. They have high expectations, are demanding and a touch clingy. But they're also very loyal when all their ducks sit nicely in a row. High maintenance.

Hot Mocha

While this is a great order Après-skiing, it's probably not appropriate in most urban settings. Those who order it are often drifters. They find it hard to settle down. They always want to be somewhere else. They're constantly planning trips and dreaming about other places. Indecisive.

Hot Chocolate

Beware of the hot chocolate-drinker. They suffer from Aspirational Caffeine User Syndrome. They can be complete faux coffee-drinkers, posing as latte sippers since hot chocolate is now poured into takeaway cups. Trust issues here.

Mellocino

Marshmallows, seriously? This person may be very in touch with their feelings but they're not great at dealing with reality. Consider this a red flag.

Chai Latte

Excellent choice for after Bikram yoga, a 40km bush walk or a spot of nude surfing. Cool.

Caramel Latte

Another new, sweetened version of real coffee. Watch for the inordinate amount of hair products, tight jeans and sculpted eyebrows - in either sex. They use lots of 'likes' in their speech, take lots of selfies and are always connected. Over-sharers.

Tea

Tea drinkers are real, wholesome and deep-thinkers. Beware the drinkers of newfangled flavoured teas. Tea drinkers are usually early morning people and read books. Real books with pages and ink.

Ristretto

Another Purists Pour. This person is a staunch perfectionist with unreasonably high standards. They can be controlling. They are likely a politician.

Iced Coffee

The Clayton's Coffee. Great if you are a tradie and can't find a barista open at 5am but that's about it. If all the 'stars' in LA waltz around with iced Starbucks it doesn't mean we have to. It breaks so many rules that the coffee connoisseur holds dear to their heart. The only way coffee should be taken cold is as a coffee martini!

I usually either have a cappuccino if it's in the afternoon or a short black if it's after dinner.

Which type are you?

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tommy.irene — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:35:56 GMT

I dont drink coffee only Tea..

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j*oono — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:38:38 GMT

For coffee I am a flat white but mainly I drink tea at home.

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lurker17260 — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:44:38 GMT

Oh dear

Mainly I'm a Cappuccino but sometimes I'm a Flat White, occasionally a Chai Latte

(totally lost any credibility now )

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dskracing — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:46:05 GMT

I only drink tea.....am not a morning person, but I do read books....pretty spot on

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spotweldersfriend — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:47:22 GMT

Me? I don't both with water.I eat it straight from the bag.Anyone got a spare kidney?

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spotweldersfriend — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:48:29 GMT

both should be bother.

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lakeland27 — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:50:39 GMT

Me its a flat white or tea. and i don't think anyone would want either of my kidneys

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lakeland27 — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:52:39 GMT

oh and i read books .. barbara cartland mostly or more recently 'battlelines' seeing as the taxpayer paid for it .

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spotweldersfriend — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:55:31 GMT

I read too.I just can't seem to get much sleep

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meh_too — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:55:44 GMT

no mention of de-caf?

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green.fields — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:57:15 GMT

What does it say about me other than I must be really mixed up.

Cappuccino

No, don't drink a lot of hot coffee, very rarely in fact and then at half strength. and no, not from the country.

Iced Coffee

Guess I'm a gonner in this dept. I drink a lot of my home made cold coffee and no, not a tradie..

I drink more hot tea than coffee.

Tea

Tea drinkers are real, wholesome and deep-thinkers. Beware the drinkers of newfangled flavoured teas. Tea drinkers are usually early morning people and read books. Real books with pages and ink.

Yes I am real, not a deep thinker, hehehe, drink only black tea, not a morning person and yes read books but not many paper ones these days.

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j*oono — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:57:30 GMT

Recently we grabbed a quick breakfast in what turned out to be a bit of a hoity toity bistro.

I ordered just some raisin toast and a cup of tea. After being informed that they don't do raisin toast, only fruit toast I was asked what kind of tea I would like. White I said. With a roll of the eyes she flicked her head at the chalk board of about 30 different types of teas. In a panic I managed to recognise one I knew. Umm English breakfast?

If I had known about this I would have ordered a flat white and told her that her apron made her butt look big.

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green.fields — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:58:16 GMT

Did someone say de-caff, yes I drink de-caff so I am just hopeless I guess. lol.

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i-need-a-martini — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:03:52 GMT

Flat white person here.

And I love an affogato. So was worried as i strated reading that until I got to the last line - yep, it is only ever a dessert for me.

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azureline** — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:08:00 GMT

Cafe Latte
The latte-lover tends to be a bit softer, like a milky latte. They can be more romantic than others and are probably still friends with their first crush! They are the ones who always stay back at work (and actually mean to) without ever complaining. They would bring in their own heater and high-altitude gear rather than ask for the heating to be turned up. They're generally pretty nice people.
I love latte

Cappuccino
The capp-lover doesn't really indulge in their coffee as much as they should. They probably had their first 'capp' when they were about 25 and haven't deviated since. They are still a child at heart who really loves that chocolate sprinkle on the top! They are probably from the country.
Sometimes

Vienna
With whipped cream traditionally part of a Vienna, the person who orders this regularly is one who likes the finer things in life. They have high expectations, are demanding and a touch clingy. But they're also very loyal when all their ducks sit nicely in a row. High maintenance.
Love love!

Hot Mocha
While this is a great order Après-skiing, it's probably not appropriate in most urban settings. Those who order it are often drifters. They find it hard to settle down. They always want to be somewhere else. They're constantly planning trips and dreaming about other places. Indecisive.
My fave choice!

Iced Coffee
The Clayton's Coffee. Great if you are a tradie and can't find a barista open at 5am but that's about it. If all the 'stars' in LA waltz around with iced Starbucks it doesn't mean we have to. It breaks so many rules that the coffee connoisseur holds dear to their heart. The only way coffee should be taken cold is as a coffee martini!
Summer only!

so, I would say, it says nothing.....

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debra9275 — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:11:29 GMT

Hmmmm cappuccinos and lattes for me

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nicnacs_4u — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:15:15 GMT

A strong flat white for me at home.Out and about a strong hot chocolate or ice coffee when its warm..

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lionrose.7 — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:20:58 GMT

Flat White here, but tea with honey in the morning and at night 🙂

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just_me_karen — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 07:21:51 GMT

I used to drink latte, but then the barista told me its the same as a flat white, except for frothier milk... so now I drink flat white.

Martini you might know the answer to this. Once, somewhere overseas, I had this tiny black espresso coffee in a miniature cup. Do you know what it might be called? All i remember is it had an italian name.

When I've described it to Aussie baristas, they serve up a short black... but it's not the same.