Espresso Comes to Bookmark Cafe and Woodworth Commons

By Mardee Roberts

MUNCIE, IN - Two new espresso machines are coming to campus, and the tasty offerings ranging from cappuccinos to creamice are enough to make Homer Simpson drool even without a doughnut close by.

Beginning Aug. 13, espresso and blended frozen drinks will be available at the Bookmark Cafe, which is a great place to take a break while at Bracken Library. The espresso machine and blender are installed and the employees are receiving barista training from Starbucks this week.

"We will be prepared to make all of your favorites like cappuccino and lattes," said Lucas Miller, manager of menu development and Ball State's test kitchen. "In addition, we will also serve creamice to help beat the heat."

Creamice is a blended frozen drink similar to frappuccino, Miller explained. It will come in four flavors: latte, mocha, raspberry and mango.

Bookmark still will have its grab and go options, which include bottled beverages, Seattle's Best brewed coffee and food.

Meanwhile at the renovated Woodworth Commons, Starbucks coffee, espresso and blended frozen drinks will be available when the facility opens officially at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15.

"We have a beautiful bright red espresso machine handmade in Italy by the company LaMarzocco," Miller said. "It can make everyone's favorite Starbucks drinks."

Like the Bookmark Cafe, Woodworth also will have frozen and blended creamices in the same four flavors.

The area will feature grab and go items available alongside the pastry and breakfast items in the Patisserie area of Woodworth.

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