to truly demonstrate a liking for something, you must know how to call for it. over the years, coffee's name has evolved; the once "cup 'o' joe" has acquired it's own nomenclature. it has developed so much that Starbucks essentially has its own language. derived from Italian, as it is rumored that the best coffee comes from dear Italia, the "coffee-shop dialect" takes some practice, and often seems like it would do best to offer costumers a pocket-sized translation guide. here's a selection of what it may include, from quicksilverweb.net. take a look.
