February 9th 2024.
The coffee culture in the UK is a phenomenon that has taken over the country, with over 14,000 Costa Coffee locations scattered throughout. It has become such a normal part of everyday life that most people don't even bat an eye when they pass by one. But for two tourists who recently arrived in London, the experience was completely new and unexpected.
Jazz Thornton, a TikToker from New Zealand, and her friend Alicia, were excited to try out the popular coffee chain near Tower Bridge. Jazz ordered a small chai latte while Alicia went for one of Costa's new Hot Milkshakes. The two were in for a surprise as they took their first sips of the drinks.
Jazz, who currently lives in the US, was taken aback by the size of her "small" cup, exclaiming that it was much bigger than she had anticipated. She even joked that it may not be considered big to Americans, but it definitely was to them. As they tasted the drinks, their reactions were priceless. Jazz coughed and asked why her chai latte was spicy, while Alicia struggled to taste anything other than the heat from her hot milkshake.
The video ended before we could hear their final verdicts, but it was clear that they were both a little confused and bewildered by the experience. The comments section was flooded with Brits trying to clarify things for the two tourists, with some offering sarcastic remarks, as is typical for us Brits.
Some reassured Jazz and Alicia that the hot milkshake was a new addition to Costa's menu and even admitted to being confused by it themselves. Others found it ironic that Jazz ordered a spiced drink but was surprised by its spiciness. Despite some confusion, many people were quick to defend Costa and express their love for the coffee chain.
In a follow-up video, Jazz and Alicia had a pressing question for the British people. They were confused about the difference between a quid and a pound, and whether it was similar to the difference between dollars and bucks. They also shared their thoughts on other British things they found weird, like the steep escalators in tube stations.
The comments section was flooded once again, with some people giving unhelpful answers and others being honest and informative. It turns out that a quid is just another word for a pound, and some people use it as slang. Jazz and Alicia also received some recommendations to try out some British delicacies, and they even asked for help with some Love Island lingo.
Overall, it's safe to say that Jazz and Alicia's first experience with Costa Coffee and other British things was a bit confusing, but they were definitely entertained by it all. And as for their urgent question about quids and pounds, they finally got their answer. Now they can enjoy some Five Guys and Love Island with a little more understanding of British slang.
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