Coming to America on holiday in a few months (yay!) and just want to know if people are gonna understand my daily coffee order! If not, what do I need to adjust it to?

EDIT: I will be ordering a large Americano every morning. Thank you for saving me from myself.

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  3. I think the usual term (or nearest equivalent) in the US is an ‘Americano’.

    I know its not exactly the same! I guess you can ask them to pour the shots of espresso on top of the water and not the other way around.

  4. Nope. Looks like it’s basically a reverse Americano (espresso into water rather than vice versa) made with less water.

  5. Some baristas might, others won’t.

    The first time someone asked me for that, I had zero clue what they where asking for and I had to ask a coworker for help. I know Starbucks can easily make it if you just explain it to the barista if they don’t know what it is.

  6. I’d guess it’s oversteamed espresso, served without sugar or dairy.

    Looked it up, it’s just >!an Americano!<.

  7. Flat whites got popular enough that even Starbucks has them now. LB hasn’t gotten as popular, “fancier” places might know it otherwise just order a reverse Americano.

  8. I would go with the assumption that people will not know what that means. Americanos are common, so if you can explain your order in terms of an Americano, that’s probably your best bet.

    my actual advice, though, is to find a good local coffee shop wherever you go & order something off their menu. it’ll probably be better than their attempt at a drink they might not be used to making & it’ll be an opportunity to try something new.

    in my personal taste, flavored coffee drinks like you might see at a Dunkin or a Starbucks skew very sweet. If that’s not your jam, you can ask for only half the syrup.

  9. My advice would be to find out how it’s made if you don’t know already, then explain it to the cashier. It looks like it’s similar to an americano so it shouldn’t be too hard. You might have better luck at smaller local places rather than somewhere like Starbucks, as well.

  12. Yes, most baristas will know what it is, even at a place like a Starbucks (and definitely any local/third wave shop).

    Some redditors may not know it, but it’s not an odd request at a coffee shop at all, lol

  13. I just had to check Urban Dictionary for this. Apparently it’s a direct Aussie/NZ translation for Americano. Fortunately that’s the only definition.

  14. To be honest, it sounds like a type of porno some people might prefer.

    I’ve certainly never heard it at a coffee shop.

  15. Almost regardless of city size, you should be able to find some nice coffee shops with fancy roasts and blends. No need to subject yourself to Starbucks or gas station coffee and they should be able to accommodate you.

    But proletariat gas station coffee is probably the most authentic American coffee experience

  17. I want to know where you are going to be in NM. It is such a beautiful state. Fuck the coffee, you need to be asking about places to visit.

  18. Americano: 2 shots of espresso, with hot water added to it

    Long Black (sometimes tall black): hot water with 2 shots of espresso added.

    A slight difference but a bit noticeable in taste.

  19. The only reason I know what that is is because I watched Fluffy’s sketch about going to Australia. I doubt most Americans would know you were talking about coffee.

  20. What’s with the edit? order a long black, it’ll be funny

    Edit don’t go to Starbucks you won’t like it. Google “best espresso near me” and find a highly rated non chain coffee shop, the coffee will be much much better

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