How did there get to be so many different ways to order a coffee?

Question

I'm not just talking about Starbucks or some c**p like that, I mean at a regular coffee shop or cafe.

There is latte, cappuccino, mocha, espresso. There are flavored shots, creams, caramels, extra vanilla, extra chocolate. There are South American blends, African blends, Asian blends. Small size, large size, ******* enormous size.

Whatever happened to REGULAR OR DECAF? SMALL OR LARGE? CREAM AND SUGAR?

IT USED TO BE SO SIMPLE!!!!

Ok, it's fairly obvious that I don't need any more coffee this morning, but when did it become so complicated to get a simple beverage to start off the day?

Answer 1

I agree , but if you think ordering it is hard try learning to make it all, and not only that, but really you only have to learn to order what you like. If you work there you have to learn to "call"  what everyone likes. They say at Starbucks it takes someone 3-4 months to be fully trained. That is just ridiculous.

Oh but is it ever GOOD <3 ha ha

Answer 2

i agree.  It's a lot of these so called dessert drinks that have lots of odd ingredients.  It's basically ordering your own custom dessert. I don't even consider it a coffee drink.

Answer 3

it became complicated because everyone discovered that they can have "options" also its America...we're always looking for new things so get used to it i guess.

and yes i don't think you should drink anymore coffee this morning.