The article delves into the ambiguous term "splash" of cream at Starbucks, explored through a Reddit thread where baristas shared their personal interpretations. While some define a splash loosely as a one-second pour, others mentioned specifics like a quarter-inch for a light pour. The variability in cream amounts underscores the subjective nature of barista interpretations, making it nearly impossible to standardize how much cream is poured per order. This uncertainty extends beyond Starbucks but is notably prevalent in their coffee culture.
As one Starbucks employee explained on a Reddit thread, "Sweet cream/dairy/non-dairy additions in general are free-poured in drinks that aren't already milk based, so there's no way to really know how much you're going to get."
Many baristas have their own definitions of a 'splash.' One barista defined it as "a one-second pour," while another mentioned "a quick pour and immediately flick [of their] wrist back."
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