I went to the Cafe Coffee Day Lounge in Hauz Khas. It is nice with a relaxed atmosphere.
But then ... [there's always a but!] today I ordered a cappuccino. [Do you remember this blog started because of a cappuccino/cafe latte mess up at the same CCD.] And ok, I got one. When I got the bill they had charged me for Big Grande! Now what the hell is a Big Grande? I asked. He said it is a big Cappuccino. I said I asked for a regular one. He said "we did not have it, so we served Big Grande." And they charged me more for that. Ok, the price difference was just Rs. 5, but I felt cheated. So I said, I will pay. But please write in the bill that a cappuccino was ordered and that they served big grande because they did not have a cup in which they serve cappuccino.
The guy apologized! He said it was their mistake and charged me Rs. 50 which is the cappuccino price.
But how many of us check the bill. The total in my bill was Rs. 136 and I do not think a Rs. 5 difference makes much of a difference to anyone.
Ever since I moved back from US, I am hearing a lot about this consumer court. I thought I would take them there. But I do not have any proof that I ordered cappuccino and got Cafe Grande! Any suggestions?
India is so much a seller's market. They rule!
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Monday, February 12, 2007
Coffee Humor
Crazy:
A man went to his psychiatrist and said, "Every time I drink my coffee, I get a stabbing pain in my right eye," the psychiatrist said, "well, have you tried taking the spoon out?"
Automation:
A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, and pressed the button labeled, "Coffee, double cream, sugar." No cup appeared. Then two nozzles went into action, one sending forth coffee, the other, cream. After the proper amounts had gone down the drain where the cup should have been, the machine turned off. "Now that's real automation," the man exclaimed. "This thing even drinks it for you!"
A Santa/Banta one ...
Santa in a restaurant asked to Banta please finish your coffee jaldi yaar or we have to pay more.Banta, why we have to pay more? Santa, the price of Hot Coffee is Rs.10/- and Cold Coffee is Rs.20/-.
Also in Bible:
A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning.The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee."The husband said, "You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee."Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee."Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me."So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says:"HEBREWS"
*not my original jokes. credits to the original writer.
A man went to his psychiatrist and said, "Every time I drink my coffee, I get a stabbing pain in my right eye," the psychiatrist said, "well, have you tried taking the spoon out?"
Automation:
A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, and pressed the button labeled, "Coffee, double cream, sugar." No cup appeared. Then two nozzles went into action, one sending forth coffee, the other, cream. After the proper amounts had gone down the drain where the cup should have been, the machine turned off. "Now that's real automation," the man exclaimed. "This thing even drinks it for you!"
A Santa/Banta one ...
Santa in a restaurant asked to Banta please finish your coffee jaldi yaar or we have to pay more.Banta, why we have to pay more? Santa, the price of Hot Coffee is Rs.10/- and Cold Coffee is Rs.20/-.
Also in Bible:
A man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning.The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee."The husband said, "You are in charge of cooking around here and you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee."Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible that the man should do the coffee."Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me."So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says:"HEBREWS"
*not my original jokes. credits to the original writer.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Caffè latte vs. Cappuccino
In Italy caffè e latte literally means "coffee and milk", similar to the French café au lait. A Caffe Latte is a single shot of espresso with steamed milk (usually one third to two third). The milk is steamed, not frothed to produce a smooth texture. There is no frothed milk in this drink. A latte is the perfect coffee for those who like a milky coffee that still has plenty of flavour. It is the ideal breakfast coffee but is great any time of day.
Cappuccino -- One-third coffee, one-third milk and one-third foam - this is the classic recipe for a cappuccino. The perfect cappuccino has just as much coffee flavour as a neat espresso, but is softened by adding frothy milk. You can froth the milk in a cappuccino creamer or simply heat it gently in a pan and whisk with a fork or hand whisk. Pour the frothy milk onto your hot black coffee and add the foam on the top with a spoon. Usually chocolate powder or ground cinnamon is sprinkled to add flavour.
Cappuccino also differs from caffè latte in that it is smaller - the ending '-ino' indicates it is small. Main difference is the foam - Cappuccino has a lot of it.
Cappuccino -- One-third coffee, one-third milk and one-third foam - this is the classic recipe for a cappuccino. The perfect cappuccino has just as much coffee flavour as a neat espresso, but is softened by adding frothy milk. You can froth the milk in a cappuccino creamer or simply heat it gently in a pan and whisk with a fork or hand whisk. Pour the frothy milk onto your hot black coffee and add the foam on the top with a spoon. Usually chocolate powder or ground cinnamon is sprinkled to add flavour.
Cappuccino also differs from caffè latte in that it is smaller - the ending '-ino' indicates it is small. Main difference is the foam - Cappuccino has a lot of it.
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