Are you one of those people who can’t let your morning pass without a cup of coffee? You’re not alone. For most people, the day hasn’t truly started until that first cup of coffee. If you’re in the habit of ordering your coffee instead of making your own at home, you have one person to thank: your barista.
There’s a lot to appreciate about baristas; they’re always friendly, they’re good listeners, and they wake up earlier than most people to make sure you have your morning cup of caffeinated goodness. Unfortunately, it tends to be a pretty thankless job. Understandably, some people just want to order their coffee and leave: no eye contact, a quick mention of their order, and a casual tap of their bank card to pay.
Let’s say that’s not your vibe. You’re the kind of person that not only wants to thank their barista but also wants to do so the local way. So, next time, to really show your appreciation for a job well done, let out a truly South African expression after enjoying your first sip.
Here are a few phrases that will come in handy if you want to give your barista a thumbs up.
Ja Ne
So, you’ve been wondering where to grab a coffee and the most obvious choice is a Wimpy near you. You’re an Americano person, so your cup is filled with a double shot of espresso and hot water to offset the richness. You take a sip of the strong and flavourful cup of coffee, and you’re surprised that caffeine could taste that good. The only expression worth uttering at that moment is ‘Ja Ne’.
Lekker, Man
So, there’s a Cappuccino in your cup. Before you take in the morning madness and join the heavy congestion leading to work, you want to enjoy a double shot of espresso with steamed milk, topped with light, frothy milk foam. The first sip of your Cappuccino knocks your socks off, and you want your barista to know they did a great job. The words that should leave your mouth after the taste of a good Cappuccino settles on your tastebuds: Lekker, man!
Yaas
A Caffè Latte is probably the most Instagrammable drink on a coffee menu. The smooth shot of espresso, steamed milk, and a dollop of foam is the type of thing that screams ‘soft life’. The only thing better than the way a Caffè Latte looks is the way it tastes. When you order a Caffè Latte, your barista will obviously want to know if they did a good job. You need to give them a bit more than a run-of-the-mill ‘yes’. You need a particularly enthusiastic type of word. ‘Yaas’ is the word you’re looking for (feel free to add as many ‘As’ as you want).
The next time you visit a Wimpy restaurant to enjoy a Premium Blend, go through a Wimpy menu in your language. Wimpy’s new menu is now available in all 11 official languages, giving you even more reason to enjoy every moment at your favourite family restaurant.
