What is an undertow at Starbucks?

Here at Starbucks, The Undertow is a fun little coffee drink on the Starbucks secret menu. It is a sweetened coffee with a splash of milk sitting at the bottom of the cup. After you have that set, two shots of Espresso are added to the top and The Undertow is set to be drunk like a shot.

How do you make an undertow at Starbucks?

What is an espresso undertow?

Undertow- A small, layered espresso drink. Flavored syrup (I like vanilla), half and half, and espresso. The whole idea of this drink is that it is taken in layers. First the bitter espresso hits your tongue, which is immediately calmed down with half and half, and then finally sweetened with the flavored syrup.

Why is it called undertow?

It goes by many names: the undertow, the John Wayne, the breakfast shot and the under-bro. It was allegedly developed by Starbucks baristas with too much time on their hands, and spread by word of mouth among employees.

How do you make an espresso undertow shot?

Here's how your barista prepares the Undertow: Pour about an inch of cold half-and-half (or milk) into a small cup or glass, then add two pumps of Madagascar vanilla syrup. Prepare espresso and let it brew, then pour over an upside-down spoon so that the hot espresso shots will float atop the cream or milk.

COFFEE RECIPES - The Starbucks Undertow

What is undertow in coffee?

Here at Starbucks, The Undertow is a fun little coffee drink on the Starbucks secret menu. It is a sweetened coffee with a splash of milk sitting at the bottom of the cup. After you have that set, two shots of Espresso are added to the top and The Undertow is set to be drunk like a shot.

What is Starbucks Red Eye?

At Starbucks, a Red Eye coffee has a single shot of espresso, a Black Eye has a double shot, a Lazy Eye coffee drink has one or two espresso shots with decaf drip coffee, and a Green Eye has a disturbing three shots of espresso added to a drip brew (1).

What is a teardrop coffee?

Ozark Coffee Company - Featuring: Teardrops- a layer of maple syrup, cream, and 1 shot of espresso on top. Sold in a pair of two. This drink is best taken as a shot!

What is Red Eye coffee?

The red eye is simple to make in a coffee shop setting: it's simply brewed coffee topped with a shot of espresso. Most specialty coffee shops pull double shots, so this is usually a double shot of espresso.

What is an affogato shot at Starbucks?

Affogato at Starbucks

What is this? To order a drink with an espresso shot on top, (not blended in), ask for it to be made with an affogato-style shot. After the drink is made, a shot of espresso will be poured on top. Try it on a Vanilla Bean, Caramel, or Mocha Frappuccino, but you can order it on any Frappuccino.

What is a doppio macchiato?

A doppio macchiato is made with two ingredients — a double shot of espresso, with a dollop of steamed milk and a scoop of bubbly milk foam. A doppio macchiato is almost like a regular, traditional espresso macchiato, but it contains some steamed milk and more espresso.

How does Starbucks make John Wayne?

How Do I Order A John Wayne From Starbucks? The Undertow is prepared like this: Pour 2 gallons of ice into 1 cup (or 6 ounces of cold half-and-half, then top off with the Madagascar vanilla syrup. Pour over the hot espresso shots, then let it brew for five minutes. Add milk or cream to top with the espresso shots.

What is a black eye at Starbucks?

The Starbucks "Black Eye" from the Starbucks Secret Menu is a regular coffee (which can be ordered either iced or hot) with TWO shots of Espresso added. This drink is the middle ground between the less-caffeinated Red Eye and the super-caffeinated Green Eye.

Why is it called a long black coffee?

It's called a “Long Black” when the espresso comes after the water during the preparation process. It's called an “Americano” when the water comes after the espresso. Lungo stands for “Long” in Italian - it's a long espresso.

Why is a breve called a breve?

Why is it called breve? Coming from the Italian language, breve can translate to short, brief, little or concise, which is kind of how a breve is made to be. A breve can also be known as a cafe breve, breve coffee, or a latte breve.

What is a Barista pick?

I also receive Barista Picks, which are curated food and drink items provided exclusively for free to Starbucks Rewards Visa Card members, and available eight times a year. This unique perk makes me feel like a Starbucks VIP and a part of the Starbucks family.

What is the difference between a wet cappuccino and a latte?

A latte will have far less milk foam, or even none at all in many cases. While wet cappuccinos are closer in nature to lattes, so long as the drink has a noticeable amount of milk foam on top, it is still generally considered a cappuccino.

What is the zebra drink at Starbucks?

Zebra Mocha

Sometimes also called a "Penguin Mocha," a "Marble Mocha," or simply a "Black and White Mocha," this drink combines the white chocolate mocha with the regular mocha for those who can't pick a favorite.

What is a green eye at Starbucks?

The "Starbucks Green Eye" from the Starbucks Secret Menu is a regular coffee (which can be ordered either iced or hot) with THREE shots of Espresso added. Yes, you read that right 3 shots! This drink is the ultimate caffeinated drink on the Starbucks secret menu.

What is a Starbucks dirty chai?

Next time you pick up a Chai Latte, hot or cold, make it dirty! Ask to have a shot of espresso blended in for that extra kick. One not enough? Get a double dirty with 2 shots of espresso.

Is macchiato an espresso?

The word macchiato means “marked” in Italian. So an Espresso Macchiato is mostly espresso, marked with a small amount of steamed milk and foam for those who love a rich, bold taste. A Latte Macchiato is mostly steamed milk, marked with espresso for those who prefer a creamier drink.

What is a Gibraltar coffee?

What's Gibraltar coffee? The Gibraltar is an espresso drink made with equal parts espresso and steamed milk, also known as as a Cortado. It's Spanish in origin: “cortado” means “cut” in Spanish, indicating that the espresso is cut with the milk.

What is in a caramel macchiato?

Caramel Macchiato is espresso-based beverage sold in Starbucks. It is made with vanilla syrup, steamed milk, espresso and caramel sauce. The espresso in poured on top of the milk leaving a dark mark on top of the milk foam ("macchiato" means "marked" in Italian).