When, oh when, did lattes becoming a tool of the right wing? Such creamy coffee goodness, co-opted for evil by bad, bad, people. It got a lot of exposure in this infamous Club for Growth ad:
And since then "latte-drinking liberal" has cropped up time and time again as an example of what's wrong with our country (at least according to those in, ahem, smaller locales).
Well, I want to defend the humble latte. In all of it's milky, caffeinated goodness.
THE BASICS
The latte, as you know, is espresso and steamed milk. There are many ways to make it, but traditionally, it's 1/3 espresso, 2/3 steamed milk, with a TINY bit of foam on the top. Some, like myself, prefer the Flat White- a latte with no foam. Sugar or flavors can be added, but why?
THE CONTROVERSY
An interesting battle is playing out across the country as we speak. As the iced latte season descends upon us, many customers take to the lines at their favorite establishment with an intricate plan in mind. Pay $5 for an iced latte? No thanks.
Instead these errant folks are ordering the "ghetto latte" (I prefer Poor Man's Latte, but so it is titled so shall it be done). How does one do it? Well, you order two (or three) shots of espresso in a large cup with no water and half the ice. So in Starbucks, one would order an Iced Venti Americano with no water and half ice. Then one would walk over to the counter, fill the remainder up with half-and-half, and voila! 50% off!
THE GOODNESS
THE OFFER
So to my Republican, conservative, and otherwise blinded friends, I would like nothing more than to buy you a latte! If these are so liberal in nature, and yet so good, once you have one and taste the goodness will you say "gee, if they are right about lattes, perhaps they are right on health care"?
I think so.
PS- Side note: nothing wrong with body piercing, the New York Times, or every now and then, Hollywood. Volvos, on the other hand- not for me.
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