Your order: A large cold brew latte, not too much ice. The reason: it is absolutely delicious and not as much ice allows you to get every drop worth in this cup of coffee. I have only tried a couple of cold brews from different shops, but Giv's hands down gives you the best, with the perfect portion of milk. No sugar or syrups are needed. At all. Do not detract from the outstanding taste by adding anything. You're welcome.
Giv gives, which I love, with two dollars of each bag of coffee beans bought going toward individuals in need. The owners make sure to purchase fair trade beans so coffee farmers are paid what they should for their crops. Though I was not completely sold the first time I stopped in, I gave Giv another chance and have found one of the best cups of coffee around.
When I first visited, I tried a mocha and found it to have way too much syrup. I was shy to try anything else, thinking I only really liked coffee with a flavor. I loved the comfortable atmosphere of the shop, with big chairs and a high top counter looking at the roaster. I was impressed by the kindness of the barista--who actually brought my mocha right to me at the bar at the roaster room's window. I wanted to like everything about Giv, but, at the time, I left thinking perhaps this shop is better for just plain coffee and not a sweetened version. I had not been back for a couple of months. Until today.
I now have no idea why I did not come back sooner.
After seeing a picture of the cold brew latte on Instagram and reviews noting the cold brew was good, I decided to try again, keeping in mind the plainer coffee thought. When I walked into the shop this afternoon, I was met by a heavenly fragrance. Fresh beans were being roasted right in the shop. The barista was extremely friendly and served up my cold brew latte quickly. My only problem with it: there was slightly too much ice. I did not realize I would love it so much until my cup of almost all ice was empty. It has left me wanting more. It was perfect in flavor and was not too heavy. Perfect deliciousness. I was able to sip while watching a barista sat at the roaster while the beans were being worked to perfection.
Thank you, Giv, for making me a cold brew latte addict. I will admit that I am. I do not intend to get another from anywhere but Giv now, so owners of and baristas at Giv--take note: I will be back, soon, and repeatedly. Get that cold brew ready for me. read more