I’m a coffee snob and I would drink ditch water before Starbucks over-roasted sad quality beans.
I generally stick to Camerons light roasted decaf beans and make my coffee via pour-over ritual.
If I’m going to a drive through, it will be Black Rock or Human Bean.
Starbucks-mocha-latte
Ing 2 shots espresso 3/4 c steamed milk 2 tb ea cocoa, choc/syrup 1 tsp sugar 1 tb whip 1/2 tsp vanilla
Instructions Brew 2 shots espresso (doppio); cool slightly. Heat milk on med to scalding. Add 1/2 chocolate syrup, vanilla and sugar. Swap syrup with cocoa powder. Gradually pour brewed coffee into mug, stir constantly. Pour in steamed milk; top mocha latte w/ whipped cream and chocolate syrup drizzle, or sprinkle on cocoa powder.
Notes Whipped cream with syrup on top makes all the difference in taste.
You can use any type of espresso, you don’t need an espresso machine.