“What’s in That?” An Illustrated Guide To Ordering Coffee

So you never have to feel clueless again

These days, ordering some java from a coffee shop doesn’t mean ordering just coffee. You’re usually picking from a variety of coffee-infused beverages — like lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and americanos.

But, how do you tell the difference between them? What separates a latte from a mocha? Well, I’ve decided to break it down and get to the bottom of this coffee mystery so that the next time you order at Starbucks, you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for.

Espresso (“The Caffeine-Filled Slap”)

Oh, no. It’s been a terrible morning — your alarm clock didn’t go off, you didn’t have any clean laundry, and you know you’re going to be late for work. You need some caffeine quick — but you don’t have time to enjoy an entire cup of joe. Enter: the espresso.

The espresso is the foundation for a lot of different coffee drinks, but its also great by itself. Its typically made by forcing pressurized water through ground-up coffee beans. What you end up with is a small, concentrated shot of…