The Most Caffeinated Beverage in NYC

I was so tired today; my baby had barely slept the night before. Walking down West 52nd Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, I happened to see the 3-week-old Joyride Coffee and Yogurt Truck. In addition to a Mariebelle mocha and your garden-variety macchiatos and americanos, the menu listed an intriguing beverage called the Kubota (named for the truck generator).

"Three double shots of vanilla-bean infused espresso?" I asked in disbelief. "So, this has six shots in it?"

"Yes indeed," said Lev, the friendly barista.

"Oh, I've got to try this." There were two versions of the drink, one with more milk, so I decided on that one. (All milk was Organic Valley, and the coffee was Stumptown's Hairbender blend.)

The large, extra-strong latte with its swirl of velvety milk on top was surprisingly smooth and palatable. (I immediately felt a lift, but I have to admit that I was afraid to finish the whole drink.)

The Joyride Truck frequents Midtown and the Upper West Side. Apparently, the father of one of the truck owners is a chocolate expert with a list of the 10 best chocolates in the world; I'm dying to talk to him.