Ordering & Tastes
You are at a cafe and you are exhausted. You need the most powerful drink to wake up. What do you say?
I’d like one strong coffee, please, I really need a caffeine hit.
You are a real coffee expert who notices every tiny difference in smell and taste. Explain why you love it.
I love being immersed in the nuances of different coffee beans.
You are in a shop with 200 types of coffee and you can't decide which one to buy.
There are so many options here, I'm absolutely spoiled for choice!
You hate it when coffee tastes like plain water with no flavor. Complain to the barista.
Excuse me, this coffee is too weak, it has almost no taste.
You have a 4-hour meeting starting in 10 minutes. Tell your colleague what you need to do to survive.
I need to coffee up right now, or I'll fall asleep during the meeting.
Your friend says coffee is just a "hipster trend" like avocado toast. Tell them how massive the coffee industry really is for the global economy.
It's not just a trend! It's actually the most traded commodity in the world (after oil)!
You are looking for a coffee that is easy to drink and doesn't have that sharp, harsh "back-of-the-tongue" feeling. Ask for a recommendation.
Do you have anything smooth? I don't really like bitter coffee
You feel much more active and energized after your first cup. Describe this feeling.
Ah, that’s better. This first cup always perks me up.
A local cafe didn't want to start using delivery apps, and now they are going bankrupt. Explain what happened.
They failed to adapt to the new market, and now their business is hanging by a thread.
Tell the waiter exactly how you want your drink prepared with specific additions.
I'll take my coffee with milk and two sugars, please.
You’ve been drinking 10 cups a day and it’s getting unhealthy. Tell your friend about your plan to quit.
I'm trying to wean myself off caffeine because I can't sleep at night.
You've lived in Italy for a year and now you can't imagine a morning without an espresso.
I've become so accustomed to having a strong coffee every morning; I can't live without it