Baristas Reveal Exactly How To Order Your Perfect Cup Of Coffee

“You don’t have to be a coffee snob to order a better cup of coffee. You just need to know a few things most people never ask."

Many people walk into a coffee shop and order their usual drink without a second thought. Others browse the menu and just pick whatever looks good in the moment.

Taste is subjective, and the coffee you enjoy the most might not be right for someone else. However, “there are always a few suggestions that can be made to keep the quality of your preferred beverage high,” said Kat McCarthy, a specialty coffee trainer at Lavazza.

Often, these are small tweaks that have a big impact. “You don’t have to be a coffee snob to order a better cup of coffee. You just need to know a few things most people never ask. Once you do, it’s hard to go back,” said Drew Pond, a trained barista, director of development and co-owner of Midwest coffee roaster Stone Creek Coffee.

Here’s how the experts say you can up your game.

Order the right roast.