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The cafe itself is pretty spacious, with seating options to rival most coffee shops in this area. They have a huge table for groups, smaller tables, soft couch areas such as the one where we set up shop, and even a sunroom in the front area of <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n the building! I think this was once a house. The music was great too, and the barista was just the right amount of hip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Between moves, we were able to order the drink of the house: a small latte with whole milk. I was pleased with this latte. It had a great ratio of milk to coffee, with the taste of the coffee bean just slightly more present than that of the dairy\u2014this is the kind of balance that I like! It is a Latte, after all, not a coffee-flavored glass of warm milk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What really makes this coffee shop one of my preferred spots is the atmosphere. It is calm, warm, and bright inside, and I really like the feeling of being here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The one thing that rubbed me the wrong was a CXR Anna got on UWorld that showed a cavitary lesion. I did not know that a lung abscess could cause weight loss and night sweats!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, I had a great time, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n My review is: 8\/10.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n I’d almost forgotten about my latte in my quest to whip my daughter’s ass at chess. Usually, I have no such luck unless she makes a mistake, and this time, she did! As for my review of the latte, I’d say it was one of the better lattes I’ve had, and I love it when I can taste the bean above the milk. The barista used whole milk at my discretion and I think whole milk works better for lattes than 2% or skim. It reduces the acidity better, leaving more cocoa-like, rich, and velvety flavor on the palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I agree with Jackie’s rating of 8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi, it\u2019s me, Anna. I apologize for the delay in my latte review and appreciate all the love and support from all my fans <3<\/p>\n\n\n\n I ordered a 16oz latte at Roots. The way I would describe this latte is \u201cneutral\u201d which I mean in the best way possible. I judge my lattes based on four principles: 1) Espresso flavor 2) milk to espresso ratio 3) temperature 4) presentation. So lets get into it\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi, it\u2019s me, Anna. I apologize for the delay in my latte review and appreciate all the love and support from all my fans <3<\/p>\n\n\n\n Espresso flavor<\/strong> Milk-to-espresso ratio<\/strong> Temperature<\/strong> Presentation<\/strong> As for the vibe of the coffee shop I really liked it. It was a relatively small shop but was not too busy even on a saturday. The decor was cute and modern and the different types of seating options very much elevated the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall I would give this latte a 7.5\/10.**<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n *While I know saying this may make me seem like I do not have the credibility to do a latte review I would like to go over my credentials and why you should trust this review with your whole heart. 1) I own a fancy De\u2019longhi Magnifica Evo espresso machine 2) I have been to Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n ** I know this may seem harsh compared to my colleague’s reviews but remember I\u2019ve been to italy before<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Jackie’s Review On the first day of winter break(!), my dad, Anna, and I went to Roots Cafe on 1100 East in Sugarhouse. I had been here before to study with friends but had not yet had the pleasure of trying their latte. 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Anna’s Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to describing the flavor of espresso I regret to inform you that I do not really understand the random undertones that every coffee bag ever says i.e. floral or citrus or deep chocolate undertones. What I do know about espresso is whether it is strong, if the taste is bitter, sour or mild.* The espresso in this latte was bold and bitter without have too distinct of a taste that took away from the expected coffee taste one expects from a latte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This component is what really makes or break a latte. Very rarely do I find a latte has too much espresso or not enough milk, but a latte with too much milk is something I stumble upon far too often. The latte at roots cafe nailed the ratio. The milk did not overpower the flavor of the espresso but instead complemented it, providing a smooth, non-acidic taste that very nicely settled in your tummy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This one is rather straight forward but often overlooked. A latte that is not hot enough is something I would not even wish upon my worst enemy. This latte was the perfect temperature that required a little aeration time followed by the perfect first sip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, coffee is all about the pizazz. Mine and Jackies latte were given to us in to go cups whereas Jackie\u2019s dad\u2019s latte was in a wide mouth glass mug. The latte in the mug looked classy, sleek with the standard latte artwork. While my to go latte lacked the artistic features of a glass mug, it still tasted exquisite and allowed for me to sip more slowly without it getting cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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