The Demanding Coffee Girl (and Proud of It ☕️)

Happy Wednesday, babes! ☕

Today we’re talking coffee—aka my love language. As a proud Puerto Rican, I swear I came out of the womb with a built-in espresso palette. And let’s just say, with a tiny bit of age (not too much, lol), I’ve perfected my morning coffee ritual into an art form.

Below, I’m spilling my Coffee 101 tips—from foam to the lingo to that inevitable espresso martini moment.

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Cheers & Caffeine, Frances GalOffDuty

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I’ll admit it… sometimes I feel way too specific when I order coffee. You know the kind of order that makes the barista pause and give you a second look? Yeah, that’s me.

My go-to? An extra-dry cappuccino. Translation: tons of foam, way less milk, and that strong coffee punch coming through. Basically, all the drama of the foam with none of the heaviness of steamed milk. I can’t help it—I don’t really love milk, so I’m that person who tries to make it very, very clear when I order. Foam queen over here

Sometimes I wonder if I sound like such a snob when I say it out loud—but then I take that first sip, and I remember exactly why I do it. Coffee is serious business (or at least it is before 10 AM).

Coffee Lingo 101 ☕️

Tips for Ordering Coffee Like a Pro

Know your foam game → Dry vs. extra-dry vs. wet makes all the difference.    

Dial up the strength → Love it bold? Ask for an extra shot.     

Milk swaps matter → Oat for creamy, almond for light, soy for nutty.     

Temperature trick → Say warm, not hot if you want to sip instantly.     

Sweeten smartly → Cinnamon or cocoa powder = flavor without sugar crash.

Cheers, Frances @GalOffDuty

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