Double Torture

For those that know me well, it is no secret that my wife and I have become huge fans of Dutch Bros Coffee. The main reason we started frequenting their drive thrus was the fact that they offer maple lattes year round, unlike a large coffee chain that only sells them during the fall.

Over many trips there, I discovered how much better the coffee was in addition to being a little bit cheaper. I think one reason they are becoming popular is their propensity for hiring younger, more energetic folks. It is not uncommon to pull up and hear something thumping tunes and see some dancing workers. I get the impression that most of them truly enjoy their jobs.

Nothing against the artsy fartsy types that tend to work at other chain shops. We will always need the arts and the farts to keep our society from becoming bland and bloated. I have yet to meet an employee who fits this description working at Dutch Bros...and I have been to numerous different locations so I can fairly make that statement.

So why did I call this post "Double Torture"? Well, for those of you familiar with Dutch Bros, you already know what I am talking about. The Double Torture is a drink that I tried for the first time recently and I am in love.

Picture this, instead of steaming white milk, they throw back to the days of elementary school when nothing beat a chocolate milk for lunch. To this now steamy chocolate milk they add some vanilla and the "piece de resistance", 6 shots of espresso. No, that's not a typo, 6 shots!

Now before you picture me running down the street like some crazed dope fiend being chased by the police, it's important to remember some facts about coffee and caffeine! Check out this site for all the details you could ever want about coffee and caffeine. For those who don't want to read the entire site, here's the short version. Espresso has less caffeine for the main reason that the way it's roasted (dark) removes more caffeine than a lighter, standard coffe roast. Also, the short time it's in contact with the water during the brew process doesn't allow for as much caffeine absorption. So, 3 shots of espresso has less caffeine that a standard 12 oz coffee. Therefore my Double Torture essentially contains the same amount of Caffeine as a large brewed coffee at any standard coffee house.

So no, you will not see me in the next episode of "Cops" being tazed and tackled because of my Double Torture coffee high! Although the mental images of that episode are now running through my head and causing quite the laugh, at least to me. "Sir, put the coffee cup down and back away slowly."

For those of you who have never tried Dutch Bros, be sure to stop in the next time you pass one. You don't have to get the Double Torture, but if you're in the mood for something different, give it a shot (or 6) and I promise you won't be dissapointed.
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