If a secret menu item calls for more caffeine, what is the recommended approach?

• A. Decrease sweetener
• B. Use decaf
• C. Increase the number of espresso shots per the standard recipe for the given size, balancing with sweetness and milk
• D. Ignore instructions

Answer: (C)

Increase the number of espresso shots in line with the standard recipe for the given size, balancing with sweetness and milk. This approach raises caffeine in a controlled, predictable way while preserving the drink’s intended flavor profile. If you add more espresso, adjust the sweetness and milk to keep the drink well-balanced rather than overpowering. Decreasing sweetener wouldn’t raise caffeine, decaf would reduce caffeine, and ignoring instructions isn’t following the customization guidelines.