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The Spanish Latte at La Grande Orange

September 20, 2005 Posted by Chris Tingom Filed under Coffee

I had a Spanish Latte at La Grande Orange this morning and man was it good! I asked the barista what makes it “Spanish” and whether they’re importing them legally and the woman said that it’s a combination of sweetened condensed milk and whole milk. And I said: “Is that legal?” and she said “we’re not sure.”

Actually, all of the funny parts never happened but it made for a good story. Whether you choose to believe anything I say from this point forward is entirely up to you.


Above: photo of the Spanish Latte which is very, very good.

What’s good about the Spanish Latte:

  • FABULOUS FOAM!
  • Light sweet flavor without tasting like sugar. In other words, if you can’t stand all of the sugar in drinks today, try this.
  • It isn’t fancy. Either you get a single shot or a double. No other options.
  • Good to the last drop. Wasn’t that a slogan somewhere?

Highly recommended!

Update: This drink is now called the Havana Latte.

6 comments

  1. 1:24 am // October 7, 2005

    Mike P. says:

    Here, in certain parts of Spain you can ask for a “bon-bon”, which will get you about 1/3 oz of condensed milk and a shot of espresso…

    I imagine that is what this is modelled after!

  2. 8:33 pm // October 7, 2005

    Chris Tingom says:

    Mike, oh interesting. I wonder what would happen if I asked for that. Thanks for stopping by.

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