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Starbucks! (Posted on 2007-08-18)

I like my Starbucks and usually order an Americano, which is made by adding hot water to shots of espresso. The ratios they use are 2 shots for a Tall (12 oz), 3 shots for a Grande (16 oz), and 4 shots for a Venti (20 oz).

If you do the math that is different strengths of coffee depending upon the size ordered. What simple rule do I use when ordering any size to ensure I always receive my coffee of a consistent strength?

Submitted by jduval

Rating: 4.4000 (5 votes)

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I simply add an extra shot to any size ordered. Each Americano then has one shot of espresso for every four ounces of liquid. (i.e. Tall-12 oz/2+1 shots = 4oz/shot, Grande-16 oz/3+1 shots = 4oz/shot, and 20 oz/4+1 shots = 4 oz/shot.
Several people got it. Thanks.

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Subject	Author	Date
Puzzle Thoughts	K Sengupta	2023-08-18 23:14:15
solution	hoodat	2007-08-20 00:14:00
re(3): solution - Write to Starbucks.	jduval	2007-08-19 19:16:06
re(2): solution - Write to Starbucks.	Charlie	2007-08-19 13:51:03
re(2): Coffee [spoiler]	Josie Faulkner	2007-08-19 10:50:39
re: Coffee [spoiler]	jduval	2007-08-19 07:12:16
re: solution - Write to Starbucks.	jduval	2007-08-19 07:02:06
re: "solution"	jduval	2007-08-19 06:58:45
Coffee [spoiler]	Vernon Lewis	2007-08-19 05:26:38
Wasteful	brianjn	2007-08-18 23:30:55
solution	Paul	2007-08-18 17:44:27
"Solution"	Penny	2007-08-18 17:22:15

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