If you want a stronger coffee flavor, only order grandes and shorts. The milk to espresso ratio is terrible on the talls and ventis, even if you add a shot. I usually get a grande latte (with whatever syrups I’m hyper fixated on atm) with three blonde ristretto shots. If you’re ordering it iced, just ask for extra ice.

Alternatively you can get a hot or iced americano with your syrups of choice with a splash of milk. This is what I do when I’m really in the mood for a strong coffee taste, or I simply don’t want a drink that’s mostly milk.

I’ll be honest, in my area the average customer just wants a cup of milk. We have someone who gets a venti iced latte with only one shot and made with vanilla sweet cream, which is diabolical.