You ordered a latte at a coffee shop but asked for no foam on it. The barista gave you a latte with foam. You're annoyed, so you're complaining to your friend.
What part of "no foam" do they not understand?
Someone you work with has come over to your house to visit. You offered him something to drink, and he said that he'd like a coffee. You want to know if he likes sugar and milk in it. You ask:
How do you take it?
Ask this to find out how someone wants to drink tea or coffee that you're giving them. Most people have a preferred way of drinking these beverages. Some people like milk and sugar in them, while others don't.
Here are some possible answers to this question:
I take mine black.
(This is used more for coffee than for tea.)
Just like that is fine.
(When someone has made some coffee or tea and you don't want them to put anything in it.)
Just a little sugar, please.
A little milk and sugar, please.
beverages, coffee, offer, preferences You told your friend that you were trying to cut down on caffeine, so you started talking about how much coffee you drink. Sometimes you drink 5-6 cups of coffee in one day. You tell your friend:
I've been known to have 5 or 6 cups in a day.
coffee, habits, occasionally You're out shopping with your friend. She wants to stop at a cafe to get a coffee. She asks if you want anything. You feel like you drink too much coffee, so recently you've tried not to drink so much. You say:
I'm trying to cut down on caffeine.
