https://marco.org/2009/12/17/to-even-call-these-shots-espresso-is-a-stretch
To even call these shots ‘espresso’ is a stretch. These are astringent, bitter, tire-rubber flavored little coffees. This is something you carelessly toss into someone’s drink when the coffee is ‘just another ingredient’. Toss those puppies in the blender and frap it.
— Inspired by Butchery on Starbucks’ espresso preparation methods