BaristaHeart
New member
I am wondering what you go to a coffee shop what drink are you post likely to order (latte (iced or hot), frappe, tea(s), or good old fashion drip coffee. Do you order flavors in them? If so, what ones?
If they are known for their quality, or appear to know their way around a portafilter, then a shot of espresso. If they can't do that, everything will be sub-standard. If the espresso is good, I'd follow with whatever craft-brewed Single Origin coffee they are offering.
Technically it's all coffee whether drip, vacuum, espresso, press, etc. I can't agree as the steps needed to ensure good/consistent espresso are much more demanding than other methods. Just having quality/fresh coffee on site is no guarantee the espresso will be equally as good.