what your coffee order says about you

Ahh, one of my personal favorite topics: coffee.

Coffee has blown up around the world, with coffee shops of every instagrammable shape and size popping up practically everywhere. Nescafe Great Britain estimates that 400 billion cups of coffee on average are consumed each year, and that number is rising. Coffee fuels the American workplace and the American lifestyle at large. It’s become a morning necessity, a mid-afternoon treat, and a taste experience all at once.

There are so many ways to drink coffee, and everyone has their preference. Much like the people who consume them, each drink’s vibe is different.

Here’s what your coffee order says about you (plus some fun facts about each drink!):

straight-up espresso: The double espresso is the lifeblood of places like Italy, where people take their espresso like shots to set up the rest of their morning. Espresso doesn’t play around, and neither do you. It’s strong, unfiltered, and gives unapologetic energy to the morning, in the same way you bring your boldness to the workplace.

flat white: The former CEO of Starbucks Kevin Johnson used to drink a flat white most afternoons. This drink, at least at Starbucks, is a spin on the all-time classic: the cappuccino. The flat white has espresso, steamed milk, and a thin, thin layer of creamy foam at the top. The drink is elegant and balanced, and so are you. You’re never going to be the person running late or showing up unprepared.

latte: A classic and one of the most popular drinks in the United States. You really can’t go wrong with the latte. With one part espresso, two to three parts milk, and one part foam (although different places may alter the ratios slightly), the latte is a perfect blend of cream and coffee. If this is your drink of choice, you’re a stable, reliable thinker in the workplace, and you can always be counted on for a consistent opinion.

cold brew: Cold brew, especially nitro cold brew (cold brew infused with nitrogen after the brewing process), satisfies all kinds of customer demographics: the hippie, the worker-bee, the girl on her day off heading to the beach. The cold brew is versatile, its base flavor allowing for many creative pairings. As a cold brew girlie, you can get along with all types of people, but you still maintain your true personality throughout every interaction.

I hope you were entertained by my exposée on different coffees. If you want a nice guide that explains exactly what the different espresso-milk-foam ratios are for each coffee drink, I suggest this one.

Whatever your coffee order, I hope it gives you a great start to your work day!