Pack it in, everyone. Starbs has figured it out. I’m sure this will go well.
Pack it in, everyone. Starbs has figured it out. I’m sure this will go well.
by QuiVenitInNomine
33 Comments
HonkLonkwood
Hand up, I tried it. Too milky for me, couldn’t even taste the burnt, over extracted espresso.
Strict_Kiwi_532
had one yesterday to try it, and it was really bad. they burned the espresso and the milk.
ziptiefighter
That poster is off-center. It’s very disturbing, just like their idea of a cortado.
large_crimson_canine
It’s actually pretty good. Triple shot of their blonde roast (which I know for a lot of folks is still too dark)
But for those of us who love dark roasts this is a solid option
Apprehensive-Ad9185
Haven’t they had a cortado on the menu for a while? I could’ve sworn I’d ordered one while at work.
Desperate_Lunch2106
I wonder what they are classing as “3 ristretto’s”. Likely 1 double shot.
singletonaustin
Lol. In a Target no less.
For years as a cortado drinker, I’ve changed my order when, after requesting a cortado, I’m asked “what size?”!
Honestly, I hate Starbucks, but here they are doing the Lord’s work.
Vonmule
Can we please, for the love of all that is holy, not make “Starbs” a thing. It sounds really dumb.
cyanicpsion
The cortardo is my test drink, when checking out a menu. And is my drink to order whilst waiting for someone to order.
So… I’ll end up having one out of curiosity, don’t know if I’ll like it or not, but either way it will be educational
jaehoppa
this is their iteration of a small latte lol
Blood__Empress
A cheap junk 100 dollar espresso machine can pull beter espresso then Starbucks.
whaleforce9
At the risk of sounding a bit green to espresso, which I am, this led me to make and try my first cortado. A local coffee shop near me posted on their story about Starbucks doing this and talked about what a cortado is. I decided to make it and really loved it, so I’m happy that they decided to do this if only because new and inexperienced coffee drinkers get to try a new drink!
ZWC11
It’s not bad all things considered, just too milky. If you order the ristretto shots as regular it comes out a little closer to a normal Cortado ratio.
Accurate_Average_193
That’s not a fucking cortado starbs but go off
SwampThing72
Just tried one this morning. It wasn’t too bad, does the job in the pinch.
Economy_Fox4079
I had a dairy free one and the espresso was pulled appropriately, wasn’t bad
panjoface
Mostly we ain’t buying Starbucks no more. If you can get a SB latte for 12 bucks might as well go with a boutique latte or just do it at home.
dadydaycare
3 ristretto shots 🤣. That would mean Starbucks has a grinder set aside specifically for ristrettos AND trained their staff 💀
SnooKiwis8695
Uhh that’s a latte
michxxa
Stopped at Starbucks this morning and the cashier had me try it on the house. She added oat milk and a bit of cinnamon on top. It was actually very very good !
FloppyDrone
I dont understand how they came up with 3 ristretto shots. What would the ratio/time be? Do they pull two baskets? A ‘triple’ huge basket?
ill_thrift
I am really hope this doesn’t do what the Starbucks “macchiato” did and make it confusing to order the actual drink
Logical_Regular_9473
What did y’all expect? This is from the same company that tried to get us to drink $150/gallon olive oil.
ElHoser
Yesterday I was in a supermarket with a SB and I didn’t want to drive an extra 15 minutes to a passable espresso shop so I decided to try one. It wasn’t half bad. Last time I got a cappuccino at SB it was the worst one I’ve ever had. The beans were rancid and the milk was scalding hot. I called them on the false advertising on the cortado, the poster shows real glass but it was served in a paper cup with the obligatory lid. I would get one again if it was the only option. I wonder if they had to rework their automatic machines to pull a triple ristretto?
agmanning
I prefer mine with six half-ristrettos in mine.
NoooDecision
I’d rather drink lukewarm instant coffee. It tastes just as awful, but it’s much less expensive.
Spooky-Cupcake-222
Tried to try it. They handed me what was a very poorly done latte in a grande cup (yes, the cup was full 😩)
Phil_McCrankin
Guys, it’s just coffee, not the end of the world
spruce_climber
I read that their “cortado” is purposely using incorrect proportions so that when people order cortados elsewhere, they don’t get what they expect and then return to Starbucks.
surgeonandrew
I also saw an ad for a “flat white” too 🤦🏻
chemhumidifier
Burnt overextracted taste, they’re still using that dark roast
The_whimsical1
The whole Starbucks experience can be summed up as the selling of different ways to flavor sugary coffee-flavored milk.
oneblackened
It’s an 8oz drink with a triple ristretto. It’s a latte. Why are they selling this as a cortado?
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Hand up, I tried it. Too milky for me, couldn’t even taste the burnt, over extracted espresso.
had one yesterday to try it, and it was really bad. they burned the espresso and the milk.
That poster is off-center. It’s very disturbing, just like their idea of a cortado.
It’s actually pretty good. Triple shot of their blonde roast (which I know for a lot of folks is still too dark)
But for those of us who love dark roasts this is a solid option
Haven’t they had a cortado on the menu for a while? I could’ve sworn I’d ordered one while at work.
I wonder what they are classing as “3 ristretto’s”. Likely 1 double shot.
Lol. In a Target no less.
For years as a cortado drinker, I’ve changed my order when, after requesting a cortado, I’m asked “what size?”!
Honestly, I hate Starbucks, but here they are doing the Lord’s work.
Can we please, for the love of all that is holy, not make “Starbs” a thing. It sounds really dumb.
The cortardo is my test drink, when checking out a menu. And is my drink to order whilst waiting for someone to order.
So… I’ll end up having one out of curiosity, don’t know if I’ll like it or not, but either way it will be educational
this is their iteration of a small latte lol
A cheap junk 100 dollar espresso machine can pull beter espresso then Starbucks.
At the risk of sounding a bit green to espresso, which I am, this led me to make and try my first cortado. A local coffee shop near me posted on their story about Starbucks doing this and talked about what a cortado is. I decided to make it and really loved it, so I’m happy that they decided to do this if only because new and inexperienced coffee drinkers get to try a new drink!
It’s not bad all things considered, just too milky. If you order the ristretto shots as regular it comes out a little closer to a normal Cortado ratio.
That’s not a fucking cortado starbs but go off
Just tried one this morning. It wasn’t too bad, does the job in the pinch.
I had a dairy free one and the espresso was pulled appropriately, wasn’t bad
Mostly we ain’t buying Starbucks no more. If you can get a SB latte for 12 bucks might as well go with a boutique latte or just do it at home.
3 ristretto shots 🤣. That would mean Starbucks has a grinder set aside specifically for ristrettos AND trained their staff 💀
Uhh that’s a latte
Stopped at Starbucks this morning and the cashier had me try it on the house. She added oat milk and a bit of cinnamon on top. It was actually very very good !
I dont understand how they came up with 3 ristretto shots. What would the ratio/time be? Do they pull two baskets? A ‘triple’ huge basket?
I am really hope this doesn’t do what the Starbucks “macchiato” did and make it confusing to order the actual drink
What did y’all expect? This is from the same company that tried to get us to drink $150/gallon olive oil.
Yesterday I was in a supermarket with a SB and I didn’t want to drive an extra 15 minutes to a passable espresso shop so I decided to try one. It wasn’t half bad. Last time I got a cappuccino at SB it was the worst one I’ve ever had. The beans were rancid and the milk was scalding hot. I called them on the false advertising on the cortado, the poster shows real glass but it was served in a paper cup with the obligatory lid. I would get one again if it was the only option. I wonder if they had to rework their automatic machines to pull a triple ristretto?
I prefer mine with six half-ristrettos in mine.
I’d rather drink lukewarm instant coffee. It tastes just as awful, but it’s much less expensive.
Tried to try it. They handed me what was a very poorly done latte in a grande cup (yes, the cup was full 😩)
Guys, it’s just coffee, not the end of the world
I read that their “cortado” is purposely using incorrect proportions so that when people order cortados elsewhere, they don’t get what they expect and then return to Starbucks.
I also saw an ad for a “flat white” too 🤦🏻
Burnt overextracted taste, they’re still using that dark roast
The whole Starbucks experience can be summed up as the selling of different ways to flavor sugary coffee-flavored milk.
It’s an 8oz drink with a triple ristretto. It’s a latte. Why are they selling this as a cortado?