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Double espresso etiquette...
Bill Piper, Washington, DC: This question is really more for Nicholas Lander, but I couldn't find an email for him. In a recent article on your site, he says: "As to coffee etiquette, there was broad agreement. Follow the Italian example and do not order a double espresso - if you want the caffeine shot only an espresso supplies, order two singles." I have a friend who says it is tacky to order a double espresso, that it's a faux pas. She cites this line as proof. I argue that ordering a double espresso may or may not ruin the taste (depends on how quickly you drink it), but it's not tacky. Certainly not a faux pas. Nick:...
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