User:BaristasLament/Ghetto latte

A ghetto-latte is a slang-word used to describe an iced-espresso. After the shot of espresso is poured over ice, the customer then fills the cup with milk, cream, or half-and half, thus making an iced-latte. The iced-espressos must be ordered to-go, as the traditional cup for the beverage is too small to fill with a substantial amount of dairy.

The ghetto-latte is also know as the "boot-leg latte."

The drink has spawned debate between customers and baristas - particularly those who work at Starbucks. Many people, wishing to save money and cheat the corporation (an iced-espresso costs an average of $2.00 and a 16-ounce iced-latte costs an average of $4.00) have taken to this pirate-style system. Controversy exists over what the ethical usage of condiments is - how much milk is allowed to go into coffee beverages. Many baristas that work at smaller coffee shops that support local roasteries and brew single-origin coffees consider the ghetto-latte to be unfair and inconsiderate.