Updated: If I can't take my coffee break, something within me dies

In the interest of putting my money where my mouth is (without actually putting money in my mouth - that's just unsanitary), I stopped in at Uncommon Grounds on my way to work.

I knew the construction in San Marco was bad. I didn't know it was bad enough to send me into a Tourettes-style cursing spree.

I got my chai latte, and sipped it on my way to the car. It was good! A little creamier than Starbucks, and not quite as spicy. It has an almost nutty flavor.

The prices are about the same price-point. My large Chai at UC was $4, and I think a Starbucks large Chai is $3.95.

It's nice that I can just say "large" in UC without being corrected, like at Starbucks.

"Large? You mean venti?"

No. I mean large. We are in the United States. Starbucks is an American corporation. The company started in Seattle - no Italian ties there! It's a large freakin' cup of coffee.

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For your viewing pleasure, Jaxopolitan after consuming too much caffeine this morning: [HSR]