This is probably about a 2.5 or 3 for difficulty without the
hint, and perhaps 1.5 or 2 with the hint. Mix to suit your own
taste.
About the Series
I wondered for a while what sort of a cache series would make
sense for me. Then I suddenly realized I could combine geocaching
with another of my hobbies. I'm a specialty coffee freak. I roast
my own coffee (on a Behmor 1600), have a quite serious home
espresso machine (Gaggia Achille), and regard cappucino as one of
the basic food groups. Thus, the Cuppa Chino series. These will be
placed near coffee-related sites that I find interesting. 
These will probably be mostly cache and dashes, just because of
the locations, but I'll try to watch for the opportunity to do a
challenging hide from time to time.
About This Location
Jack should plant these. They taste better, and don't cause
nearly so much trouble. 
Placed with permission.
Congratulations to Easton2315 for the FTF!