There are restaurants here in town where I always order the same dish. I'm not ashamed to admit it. At some of them, it's just my favorite dish. Others I wouldn't ever visit if it wasn't for that one dish. Coffee shops are no exception. I have a favorite drink, and I order it almost every time. After a while, whatever my favorite is just becomes an obvious choice, for better or for worse. After working a shift behind the espresso machine the other day, I got a better idea of what Morning Fix customers like to drink. I got to serve up a bunch of lattes, but had never tried one myself. Thus, today was my opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and into a Morning Fix latte.
It's kind of warm out, and I am by nature a warm - blooded creature, so I had myself an iced latte. It's a pretty simple drink (just espresso and milk over ice), unlike it's similarly popular cousin the mocha. Served up in a Greenware biodegradable cup, it's a lovely tan color, and needs nothing added to be immediately drinkable. From the first sip, this drink is powerfully creamy. The milk really emphasizes the delicious Caravan organic espresso. This is clearly a roasted and brewed beverage: it's not sweet or watery at all. I think the non-sweetness is part of it's appeal. This latte could be a good complement to a sweet dish or a nice first beverage in the morning when sweetness seems overwhelming.
I'm quite impressed with the way this latte really showcases the flavor of the espresso. Halfway through it, the flavor and aroma are still almost as strong as a straight shot of espresso. This is a surprise to me: I expected the flavor to get progressively weaker as the ice melted. By trying the latte, I avoided the obvious in the form of my usual iced americano. I consider this opportunity to enjoy the extended espresso flavor as my reward.
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