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- Jamie B.
- Naperville, IL
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What does "upside down" mean in a starbucks?
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- Sandy R.
- Chicago, IL
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LMGTFY"Macchiato" is Italian for "marked." In traditional coffee jargon, it refers to an espresso shot marked with foam on top. In Starbucks' Barista-speak, it means foam marked by pouring espresso through it. The Caramel Macchiato is built upside down--the espresso is poured in last, through the foam.
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- Curt L.
- Elmhurst, IL
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Upside down: This pertains to caramel macchiatos. Normally these are made with the shots and caramel added last. Making one upside down means they go in first, which makes them mix a bit better.
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- Jamie B.
- Naperville, IL
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LMGTFY?
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- Crystal N.
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- Renita M.
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It's not just macchiatos (the Sbux version) that are upside down - people order upside-down lattes all the time. Upside down means the espresso is added last. Caramel macchiatos are done this way by design, if you order an "upside down caramel macchiato" .... that's a caramel latte.
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- Jack Reach R.
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- Courtney C.
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That sounds good!
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