The Ghetto Latte

Years ago we balked at paying over $1 for a cup of coffee not anymore.
Starbucks has created a market for the $4 cup of coffee, and has sold us an over roasted coffee beans that conveys to my little taste buds the flavor of burned coffee. I’m not a big fan of Starbucks, but I do like my coffee. I have my espresso maker which gets some use when I have the time. I do like the fresh ground of whole beans. So, the other day I came across an article in the paper about the ghetto latte. This formula is: buy a regular cup of coffee, add milk or crème and toss in the flavoring of your choice if you want. Throw it in the microwave and instant Ghetto Latte. It isn’t shabby, certainly cheaper than buying the real thing and a lot less labor. It does lack that real rich coffee flavor that you get with a shot of espresso, but it will do in a pinch.

Now that gas is approaching $4 a gallon will I see my coffee going up to $8 a cup?