Online I ordered my Iced Red Eyes at Starbucks and I over heard an order for a Black Eye. A Red Eye is regular coffee (iced or hot) with a single shot of espresso added in. A Black Eye has two shots of espresso for some major caffeine-induced jitters. The Red Eye is pretty good and has a smoother taste than regular iced coffee.

I asked the barrista about the Black Eye who explained the drink along with the Red Eye. Weird thing is, he said the employees are not allowed to call these drinks Red Eyes or Black Eyes. They know what they are, but when calling out your drink for pickup, they're supposed to use the non-slang terminology of coffee with an extra shot (for a Red Eye). Not sure why but that's Starbucks policy.

what do you think about Starbucks only using their lingo ??


Also,

NOW OPEN!!!! 2 nee JOE's locations to try in manhattan....

Chelsea Joe
405 West 23rd Street, between 9th and 10th Avenues.

Grand Central Terminal
Located in the Graybar passage off Lexington

Go to http://www.joethearto... for other updates and things!

I had the Expresso Granita there and it Rocks!!

What would we do without you Sandra ?

Cyril

Wow, I just totally learned something new. Thank you! And I really could have used a "BLACK EYE" the other day!

OK, Bonnie, next time you stop by, you will be quizzed !