It seems strange to me that Canadian Starbucks would have had different practices from US stores, but i don't think i have ever seen an espresso shot NOT made directly into a shot glass.

@5 Urea does not come only from urine. I am sure they only mentioned urine for the shock value.

Urea is actually used in a variety of things, like de-icing fluid, foam insulation and fertilizer, and is produced synthetically, in large volumes.