Why 5 stars? Because it was both delicious and packed a punch.
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From my brief time in London, I gathered that Costa is a chain. Maybe not a huge chain, but one that definitely had at least a few locations around London. For all I know, it's the Starbucks of London.
Here's what I do know: it's a helluva lot better than Starbucks.
We took a red eye to London from the U.S. and were basically trying to see as much of London as possible before our adrenaline wore off and we had to sleep. We badly needed a pick-me-up at the same time that it started to rain - so Costa essentially chose us, because we were walking right by it when the skies opened up.
When I saw a Caramel Cortado on the menu, I knew I was done searching for what to order. It was amazing. Usually with coffee, you have to choose - tastes amazing OR has a great kick. But this drink was absolutely both.
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