Starbucks thermal mugs: which one to choose for tea and coffee?

What do you imagine when you hear the phrase “I had a cup of coffee”? For some, the daily coffee norm is a forty-ruble spit from a machine, poured into a melting glass. In the morning, someone cooks ground kofa in a Turkish pot, bought at a nearby supermarket. And still others have studied their favorite coffee shop so much that they know the habits and names of all the baristas. And, of course, for many, the gold standard is Starbucks.

A powerful business that revolutionized the coffee industry. There are in major cities of every developed country. The taste is the same anywhere in the world, and the logo rivals KFC in recognition and almost reaches McDuck. All the evidence suggests that Starbucks should be considered the iPhone of the coffee world, but many still hate it - both people in the coffee industry and civilians on the street. Today we will look at the main complaints of haters.

Venti

Italy is a country that means a lot to the history of Starbucks. It was there that Howard Schultz became acquainted with the national culture of coffee consumption, which can unite all lovers of this unique drink on one platform. On his first visit to the country, the Starbucks founder had the idea to recreate the romantic Italian atmosphere in his own coffee, tea and spice stores that were already operating in Seattle. The best varieties of coffee, drinks known throughout Italy, the conversation between the barista and the guest - everything had to be thought out to the smallest detail. And even in the sizes of the cups, Italian roots can be traced - unusual names, Toll, Grande and Venti, have become the calling card of Starbucks, which adds a special charm to the atmosphere of each coffee shop.

Why is a small glass called Toll?

Not all guests know that in addition to the three main sizes that are known all over the world, there are also non-standard cup formats. So, for example, from June 14 in Moscow, and from July 5 in 9 other Russian cities where Starbucks is present, you can order a Short size drink. Which option is the most popular, which guests usually choose Venti, why a small glass is called Toll - in the article you can find answers to these and many other questions.

Short. If for guests of Russian coffee shops the Shorts size is completely new, then in America they have known about it for quite a long time. Now it is experiencing a rebirth, because there are many advantages in such a small volume. For example, it is great for experimenting with drinks - try unusual combinations by ordering the Short size, and, having chosen your option, feel free to switch to Grande. Plus, Starbucks baristas say this size is great for cappuccinos—the 237-milliliter cup has a capacity of 8 ounces, which is considered ideal for the traditional Italian drink.

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Sorry, but this post is for Russian readers only or you can use google translate.

Today I won’t tell you about design. And not at all about design, but about coffee.

First I'll ask you, do you like the coffee they make at Starbucks?.. If so, keep reading.

The atmosphere of Starbucks coffee shops is difficult to confuse with another place: when you open the door, you already hear the greeting of the barista, discuss your favorite books and music with him while you wait for your Latte Venti. True, new guests do not immediately get used to the size of the cups, or rather to such unusual names. #WhatTheShort, why "medium" is pronounced "Grande", and where the term "Tall" comes from - Starbucks answers guests' most frequently asked questions.

Italy is a country that means a lot to the history of Starbucks. It was there that Howard Schultz became acquainted with the national culture of coffee consumption, which can unite all lovers of this unique drink on one platform. On his first visit to the country, the Starbucks founder had the idea to recreate the romantic Italian atmosphere in his own coffee, tea and spice stores that were already operating in Seattle. The best varieties of coffee, drinks known throughout Italy, the conversation between the barista and the guest - everything had to be thought out to the smallest detail. And even in the sizes of the cups, Italian roots can be traced - unusual names, Toll, Grande and Venti, have become the calling card of Starbucks, which adds a special charm to the atmosphere of each coffee shop.

Not all guests know that in addition to the three main sizes that are known all over the world, there are also non-standard cup formats. So, for example, from June 14 in Moscow, and from July 5 in 9 other Russian cities where Starbucks is present, you can order a Short size drink. Which option is the most popular, which guests usually choose Venti, why a small glass is called Toll - in the article you can find answers to these and many other questions.

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Short. If for guests of Russian coffee shops the Shorts size is completely new, then in America they have known about it for quite a long time. Now it is experiencing a rebirth, because there are many advantages in such a small volume. For example, it is great for experimenting with drinks - try unusual combinations by ordering the Short size, and, having chosen your option, feel free to switch to Grande. Plus, Starbucks baristas say this size is great for cappuccinos—the 237-milliliter cup has a capacity of 8 ounces, which is considered ideal for the traditional Italian drink.

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Toll. When it comes to a small glass, not every guest will realize that the barista needs to ask for a Tall ("Tall") size. Why the very first volume in the size chain is not designated as, for example, Small (“Small”) is not difficult to answer if you know all the secrets of the coffee shop. The fact is that Tall used to be the largest cup size, and just before him were Short and Demi. The latter is the smallest cup with a capacity of 89 milliliters, and is most often mentioned in the context of espresso. The Toll, on the other hand, holds 12 ounces or 354 milliliters - so this size is equivalent to one large cup of coffee at any other coffee shop.

Grande. The definition is of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and French origin. Residents of these countries order a “large” drink, understanding exactly what option the barista will prepare for them. For everyone else, it will be useful to know that choosing a glass of Grande will help extend the pleasure of the taste and aroma of your ideal Latte. Most often, guests pay attention to this volume - when choosing a medium drink, it is always nice to get a little more pleasure in a cup of coffee with a volume of 473 milliliters.

Venti. The name of this cup size has a direct connection to Italy. The word "Venti" translates as "twenty" - this is the number of ounces contained in a 591 milliliter glass. Pay attention to the bright Lemonades and Shakes, choose the largest glass size, and your summer evening will definitely become longer by a few more hours!

By the way, here is a link to the history of the company logo - starbucks.com/stories/2016/who-is-starbucks-siren/

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You pour some of the coffee into the trash

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When you are asked whether you should leave room in the glass for cream, it means that you need to answer whether you should leave room in the glass so that you can add milk or cream. Everything is simple and clear, right? Then why do people say they don't need to leave room and then throw some of the coffee in the trash to pour milk? Please stop doing this. Garbage bags are already unpleasant to change, but when coffee splashes in them, it’s even worse.

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A minute ago you ordered a small hot drink. No. this huge iced coffee is not for you! I don't understand this logic. Do you think that all these people are standing in line here for no reason? Is this giant whipped cream Frappuccino like your spiced chai latte? We serve all drinks on a first-come, first-served basis, so don't expect to receive your order immediately after payment.

Cold caramel macchiato

It's clear that no one really knows what a cold caramel macchiato should be - people order it because they like the name. But please don't do this. If you want to know what a drink is, ask the barista first. We are always happy to tell you everything.

In short, I sincerely ask you not to make these mistakes. This will save the sanity of the barista who already has to deal with caffeine-hungry crazies every day.

The main advantages of the Starbucks coffee chain are an individual approach to recipes and a wide range of drinks: the ability to add or change ingredients depending on the wishes of visitors. If previously the variety of coffee drinks in general was small, now the Starbucks menu includes several dozen items, which will be discussed further.

How to use and care?

The easiest way is to prepare the drink in a regular mug and pour it into a thermos. If it is tea, then you need to separate it from the tea leaves as much as possible.

It is not recommended to brew tea in a thermal mug, especially tea bags. They leave a strong residue on stainless steel. It is better to use a special teapot or teapot.

After each use, the thermal mug must be washed, because the smell remains. It is better to store and dry in an open state, as microorganisms may begin to grow due to residual moisture. Dishwasher safe!

How much does coffee cost at Starbucks: price per serving

The table shows the cost of the regular Starbucks drink menu.

Table 1.1 – Cost of drinks at Starbucks

Table 1.2 – Price of drinks at Starbucks

You can also add different ingredients to each drink. Their costs and types are in the table below.

Table 2 - Cost of ingredients for coffee

Hot drinks based on espresso: proportions

The majority of coffee drinks at Starbucks are prepared using a coffee machine based on ground dark roast Espresso Roast coffee beans. Also, in any coffee shop you can order your favorite coffee drink, which is prepared using a seasonal variety of coffee and even decaf - based on Decaf Espresso Roast beans.

For those who appreciate pure coffee, espresso shots have been invented. Starbucks has 4 types of this type of coffee drink: Espresso Solo, Espresso Doppio, Espresso con Panna and Espresso Macchiato.

Espresso Solo consists of one shot of espresso prepared on an espresso machine and does not contain milk. Espresso Doppio differs from Solo only in the presence of two espresso shots. The volume of Espresso Solo is only 23 ml, Espresso Doppio – 46 ml.

Those who do not like to drink espresso without adding milk can try this drink, since its recipe, in addition to espresso, includes whipped milk foam. Volume – 35 ml (Solo)/58 ml (Doppio).

This type of coffee is also called Viennese coffee. It contains one or two shots of espresso and whipped cream. Volume – 29 ml/52 ml.

Each of the following drinks is prepared in one of three volumes: toll (355 ml), grande (473 ml) and venti (592 ml of pure happiness for the true coffee connoisseur). You can also try any of these drinks cold.

A drink made from 2/3/4 shots of espresso (depending on volume) with the addition of hot water.

A drink known to everyone, the recipe of which is almost the same in all coffee shops. 1 shot of espresso for tall and 2 for grande and venti, aerated milk and foam in a 50/50 ratio.

Also a fairly common coffee drink. It differs from cappuccino only in the ratio of foam and milk: in a latte, 90 percent milk accounts for 10 percent foam.

It is prepared from the same ingredients as a regular latte, with one exception: first the milk is frothed and espresso shots are poured into it. Due to this, the espresso is evenly distributed and the taste becomes softer.

It is one of the most delicious and high-calorie hot drinks at Starbucks due to the presence of chocolate and whipped cream. The rest of the recipe is the same as a latte – foam and milk in a ratio of 90/10 and 1/2/2 shots of espresso.

A very popular drink among Starbucks guests, it is also very sweet and tasty. It is prepared in the same way as Latte Macchiato, but with the addition of vanilla syrup and a caramel pattern.

The recipe for this drink is similar to the latte recipe. It is prepared only in toll volume to maintain the desired ratio of milk and coffee. It includes 2 espresso shots (instead of one in a latte) and aerated milk. At Starbucks, this Flat White is traditionally served with let-art. Volume – 354 ml.

Popular dishes

Frappuccino

The most famous and beloved product in the Starbucks chain is the Frappuccino. This is a coffee drink that contains a lot of syrups and whipped cream. Therefore, it is very high in calories. And about 15 tablespoons of sugar per serving plus heavy cream makes it a cocktail for future subcutaneous fat.

The presence of such an amount of sugar causes a feeling of pleasure and addiction in the neural centers, which acts akin to a light drug. And the syrups contain fructose, which is a rather harmful, but beneficial sugar substitute for manufacturers. It tastes much sweeter, and the calorie content is very high. It also acts on neural impulses, causing addiction.

For the sake of 5 minutes of pleasure, 500 kilocalories is quite a big sacrifice.

Hot chocolate

The most requested drink at Starbucks on Christmas and New Year's Eve is the spiced peppermint hot chocolate. The recipe contains heavy cream and chocolate, which are quite nutritious on their own. And, of course, a large amount of syrups and sugar. Together they amount to 750 kilocalories.

Considering that the drink is often accompanied by dessert from Starbucks, for example, small muffins, which consist of 400 kcal, or cookies with chocolate and cranberry (about 500 kcal), caramel waffles - 200 kcal. at 24 g, then in one such snack you consume half of your daily calorie intake.

You can really give such a gift to your body only for the New Year.

Other drinks

Latte (220 kcal) and macchiato (240 kcal) have the highest calorie content from the menu list. This is because they contain many sweet additives, such as syrup, cream and chocolate. Americano (160 kcal) is the best choice, although it contains a lot of sugar. A cappuccino without sugar will cost 140 kilocalories.

Also on the Starbucks menu is regular tea, mango tea, and spiced tea latte. Tea itself does not carry many calories. But a large amount of syrup is added to it, which raises the calorie content of regular tea in 300 g to 190 kcal, spicy latte tea to 160, and mango tea will consist of 250 kcal.

Starbucks food calorie table

Traditional coffee drinks: recipes

In addition to espresso-based drinks, Starbucks coffee shops offer three types of black coffee: Pure Over, Freshly Brewed Coffee and French Press.

At every Starbucks coffee shop you can ask for freshly brewed black coffee. It automatically pours through a metal filter every hour or two. You can ask to add regular milk to it, and it will be absolutely free.

The classic look of black coffee in a French press. Brewed from coarsely ground coffee of any roast. Volume – 925 ml.

The menu of cold drinks at Starbucks is not inferior in variety to the hot bar: cold variations of Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha and Latte/Caramel Macchiato, as well as ice-based drinks - Frappuccino, which are so loved by regular guests for their original taste and pleasant appearance . All of them, except Espresso Frappuccino, are prepared on the basis of specially prepared coffee syrup. The volumes of cold drinks do not differ from the volumes of hot drinks.

The most standard option: ice, milk and coffee syrup, mixed in a mixer.

Take the Classic Frappuccino and add caramel syrup and whipped cream. And it turns out one of the most popular cold drinks at Starbucks - the Caramel Frappuccino.

Instead of caramel syrup, chocolate is added to it, it is also decorated with whipped cream and contains coffee.

Coffee drink with chocolate, whipped cream and chocolate chips. Not the most popular, but very tasty.

The same Frappuccino that is prepared not with coffee syrup, but with espresso. It is not decorated with whipped cream to preserve the taste of coffee.

The Starbucks phenomenon

There are many coffee shops in the world, but there is only one Starbucks. Despite the fact that the prices for coffee in this chain are significantly higher than those of its competitors, and the taste of the drink, according to critics, leaves much to be desired, the company is thriving. Marketers explain the phenomenon by the amazing atmosphere that reigns in Starbucks coffee shops.

Fans of the chain claim that no matter what city or country they go to their favorite coffee shop, they will always feel like coming home. The portions will always be gigantic, the baristas will always be friendly, the tables and restrooms will be immaculately clean, and the space itself will be cozy.

Starbucks is not an Italian coffee shop where people drop in for five minutes to quickly swallow their espresso; they sit here for hours - doing homework, preparing for lectures, reading, working, talking with friends. In addition, Starbucks is a microcosm of society. Here you can always meet representatives of all social classes, this is a coffee shop without a specific target audience, suitable for everyone, creating a sense of “community”.

Typical menu

Starbucks coffee calories

The table below shows the calorie content of the entire menu of Starbucks drinks in the classic recipe. It is worth noting that any Frappuccino can be prepared in a lighter version with 0.5 fat milk.

Table 3 - Calorie content of Starbucks drinks

Contraindications and recommendations

You might decide that if you are allergic to milk or caffeine, you won't be able to try Starbucks coffee. But this is the wrong conclusion. Starbucks prepares drinks for different people, including those with allergies. You can replace regular 1.5% fat milk with 0.5% fat, soy, lactose-free or coconut milk. Also, any espresso-based drink can be made from decaf beans. Do not forget that even decaf beans contain a small amount of caffeine, so coffee is contraindicated for people with hypertension and any other serious cardiovascular diseases, even in this form. It is also important to note that excessive coffee consumption can cause insomnia.

As for the recommendations for drinking coffee at Starbucks (apply to any coffee-based drinks): coffee is a medicinal drink for people with hypotension - low cardiovascular pressure; coffee drinks reduce pain from migraines, stimulate lung function and improve appetite. There is no need to talk about the tonic properties of coffee, as well as the fact that it increases performance.

How Starbucks works

As it turns out, most people don't go to Starbucks for coffee. Of course, everyone who has ever heard of this famous chain of coffee shops wants to try the taste of coffee from a global brand. But surveys show that customers go to Starbucks for the atmosphere.

In fact, this is not an accident. After all, this is what the corporation’s marketers are constantly working on. Howard Schultz himself is confident that people come not only for a drink, but also for a personal experience - to chat, meet friends, work or just sit in a pleasant place with a cup of coffee. Therefore, the Starbucks team is trying its best to create a favorable environment for this.

By the way, it’s interesting that Schultz coined the term “third place.” It denotes the place that is in the middle between work and home (the places where we spend most of our time). It is on this concept that the entire Starbucks business is built - to fill souls, not stomachs.

Apart from this, people are attracted by the personal touch of the brand. A simple example is when you buy coffee at Starbucks, your cup will have your name written on it. It's a small thing, but nice. And this also played a huge role in the brand's appeal.

Another important point in Starbucks’ corporate policy is open, friendly communication between staff and visitors. It is unlikely that a silent person will be hired as a barista, no matter how professional he is. The priority is communication skills and a good attitude under any conditions. By the way, in the 2000s, this concept came under threat when the company purchased new coffee machines. They were so large that they blocked the baristas, so they could not communicate with customers. To solve this problem, we had to redo the bar counters and lower the devices lower.

We hope you found this article from Elgreloo.com interesting. If you know any other interesting facts about Starbucks, share them with us in the comments!

How to make Starbucks coffee at home

If you want to make one of the espresso-based hot drinks, then you will need an espresso machine. If you don't have an espresso machine, you can make black coffee instead of espresso by brewing it in a Turk or using a French press. The most important thing is to maintain the proportion of black coffee and milk, based on the drink recipe indicated above. You can simply reheat your coffee and get hot coffee with milk, but to make coffee like Starbucks you need to froth it with a cappuccino maker or use a coffee machine.

Among hot drinks with milk, the sweetest brands are the most popular: Caramel Macchiato and Mocha. Lovers of hot black coffee usually choose Americano. Freshly Brewed Coffee is also very popular, unlike Pour Over, although it is a milder analogue of Freshly Brewed Coffee and, accordingly, more pleasant to the taste.

Among espresso-based cold drinks, Caramel Macchiato is again considered the most delicious drink. And people who want to refresh themselves but don't like sweet or café au lait usually ask for an iced Americano.

Among the coffee-based Frappuccinos, it is difficult to choose the most delicious one. But still, the most popular is the Caramel Frappuccino. Chocolate Java Frappuccino is undeservedly one of the most unpopular, although it has a great taste thanks to the chocolate and chocolate chips it contains.

If you want to make a Frappuccino at home, you will need black coffee or espresso, milk, sugar, ice and syrup to taste. In addition, you can add cookies or chocolate.

Recipe for making a Classic Frappuccino:

1. Combine chilled coffee, milk and sugar in a blender and blend. To get a more delicate drink, you need to add ice cream.
2. Pour ice into a blender and crush it finely.
3. Add syrup and, if desired, chocolate or cookies.
4. Pour into a glass and serve, garnished with whipped cream and syrup, cinnamon or ground nuts.

At home, you can prepare not only a Classic Frappuccino with various serving options, but also a Caramel or Mocha Frappuccino. To do this, mix the desired syrup with the Classic Frappuccino ingredient mixture before adding ice. If you want to make an Espresso Frappuccino, use espresso instead of black coffee. To preserve the espresso flavor, no whipped cream is added to this drink.

It is not recommended to drink Frappuccino more than once a day. It is better to consume it between meals and not to drink it at night or late in the evening.

Starbucks coffee (recipe video)

But the idea became very successful, and in a few years one store expanded to the size of a chain of coffee shops around the world. The popularity of this brand has grown exponentially and continues to grow. The Starbucks coffee logo is recognizable in many countries and is associated with a delicious, hot drink. Hundreds of people start their day with a cup of delicious coffee.

The creators relied on the quality of the drink they produced, and they made the right decision. Indeed, even the above-average price was justified due to the high-quality beans, which give the drink a bitter, moderately cloying taste.

The most serious attitude towards customer service also played an important role. First of all, they see the friendly staff and only then get acquainted with the products. Beautiful content and a high level of service have helped the owners open more than 25,000 coffee shops around the world.

The coffee shop's menu includes several dozen different types of coffee and coffee drinks. In addition, visitors can add various ingredients at their own discretion, completely changing the final taste of the drink. When ordering, it is enough to indicate to the waiter your preferences and they will bring you a drink that will fully meet your expectations.

The administration came to this approach gradually, based on the wishes of regular customers who did not consume some ingredient or, on the contrary, wanted to add a new flavor to the usual coffee mix. Therefore, now an individual approach and selection of tastes is one of the most promoted features of the establishment. And it really attracts dozens of new clients every day.

You can look at the prices for coffee at Starbucks in detail, but you can understand for yourself whether they are justified only if you try at least some of what is offered on the menu.

Table 1.1 – Price of coffee drinks at Starbucks

Table 1.2 – Price of drinks at Starbucks

Additionally, there is a list of additives that can be ordered for absolutely any of the listed drinks. The cost of each of them is indicated below.

Table 2 – Price of coffee additives

Starbucks history

Starbucks was founded in 1971 by three friends from Seattle. Jerry Baldwin was an English teacher, Zev Seagle was a history teacher, and Gordon Bowker was a writer. To start their business, they chipped in $1,350 and borrowed another $5,000. Thanks to this, they were able to open their first store selling roasted bean coffee. They were inspired to do this by Alfred Peet, a major coffee entrepreneur, who taught them to roast beans.

At first, the owners bought beans from Peet's Coffee, but after 9 months they began working directly with farmers. Coffee was prepared exclusively for sampling, but not for sale. Thanks to profitability and a large flow of customers, the friends were able to open their own roastery and another store.

In 1986, Starbucks expanded to 6 locations in Seattle and supplied coffee beans to some locations. But the company achieved real prosperity under a different owner. So in 1987, Starbucks was bought out by Howard Schultz, the former head of the Starbucks marketing department. After this, the company begins to develop rapidly. Within 5 years, the number of retail outlets increased to 165 throughout America.

In 1996, Schultz opened the first location outside the United States - in Tokyo, and 2 years later entered the British market. Since then, new Starbucks coffee shops have opened all over the world. Naturally, Schultz alone would not have achieved such results; he owns only 30% of all the world's coffee shops. The remaining locations were opened through a clever franchise scheme. Thus, at the end of 2016, the number of coffee shops around the world totaled 24,000 points.

Espresso as the basis of the drink, various variations, proportions of ingredients

Most espresso-based coffee drinks use Espresso Roast, a specially roasted bean. It is considered dark and gives the coffee a certain bitterness and slight sugariness. Everything is prepared in a coffee machine and only then sugar and other sweeteners are added.

For lovers of seasonal coffee, there are always several original options available. Also, for allergy sufferers and those who are intolerant to caffeine, it is possible to prepare a drink with Decaf beans, which taste no less pleasant than regular ones. The proportions for different types of drink are different.

True connoisseurs of strong Espresso will appreciate the 4 varieties that Starbucks is ready to offer: Solo, Doppio, con Panna, Macchiato. Each of them has a rich taste and unique aroma.

Espresso Solo has a volume

23 ml of pure coffee, and Doppio - exactly twice as much. This is their only difference. Otherwise, these are pure espresso shots made from selected coffee beans.

The base is the same Solo with the addition of whipped milk foam. Unlike Latte, milk is not added, but only milk foam is used, whipped as much as possible with a mixer under high pressure. This coffee at Starbucks is served in 35 or 58 ml containers.

It is also known as Viennese coffee because it is most widespread there. Usually it's 1 or two shots of espresso with whipped cream. The volume of the finished product is 29 or 52 ml, respectively.

There are also large portions of Espresso con Panna, for special gourmets who are able to drink several servings of coffee at a time. The volumes have their own name:

• Tall coffee – 355 ml;
• Grande coffee – 473 ml;
• Venti coffee – 592 ml.

The following drinks are prepared in these volumes.

A coffee drink consisting of 2-4 shots of espresso, depending on the volume of the finished drink.

Contains 1 or two shots of espresso and frothed milk in a 1:1 ratio. Goes well with the addition of various sweeteners.

The drink is similar in composition to cappuccino. The only difference is that the milk froths less. But the proportion of milk relative to coffee is also 1:1. By the way, Starbucks also makes a pumpkin latte.

It is prepared like a latte, all in the same ratio, but milk is poured into the glass first, and then coffee is poured. The taste is softer and more delicate.

One of the high-calorie drinks. Prepared like a latte, with the addition of chocolate and whipped cream.

The base is a regular latte macchiato with added vanilla essence and a caramel pattern.

It is prepared like a latte, but only in a large volume. This is the only way to maintain the milk to coffee ratio. Contains 2 shots of espresso and one of milk. It is customary to draw original patterns on the foam using cocoa or caramel. The finished product comes out in a volume of 350 ml.

Background

At the end of the twentieth century in America, three people with the most ordinary professions (teachers and a writer) decided to do something special, change their lives and start over. Friends had many ideas, but while thinking about their next project over a cup of coffee, the main idea came to them - opening a store where they could sell the beans of this drink.

Having recreated the idea, they occasionally held tastings until they realized that it was much more pleasant for people not to sit at home with hot coffee, but to spend time in a cozy establishment with company. And soon the store retrained into a coffee shop. This served to expand it and create a whole network of Starbucks cafes. The menu also expanded, first adding desserts and other drinks, and then main courses and breakfasts.

Recently in America they decided to create a folder in every coffee shop with the calorie content of each dish on the menu, which will help customers make the right choice.

Traditional types of coffee at Starbucks: recipes

From traditional coffee, here you will find three black varieties: Pure Over, Fresh Brewed, French Press.

To prepare this type of coffee, use a paper filter through which boiling water is poured for 5-7 minutes.

Regular black coffee, brewed in front of you according to a standard Starbucks recipe. You can also add milk here for a more delicate taste.

The volume of this drink is impressive - 925 ml, and is brewed only from coarsely ground coffee.

Starbucks has a variety of cold coffee drinks available in the same volume as hot ones.

One of the simplest and most common types of iced coffee. Consists of: coffee syrup, ice, milk, mixed evenly in a mixer.

A very popular drink at Starbucks. It is obtained by adding caramel syrup and cream, whipped into stiff foam, to a standard Frappuccino.

Chocolate and whipped cream are added to the standard Frappuccino.

The most chocolate coffee in the establishment. The standard recipe includes chocolate, whipped cream and chocolate chips.

It is prepared with espresso, instead of coffee syrup and no cream is used in decoration so as not to interrupt the taste.

Starbucks coffee calories

Do not forget that coffee with additives is a very high-calorie product, so you need to consume everything in moderation. Although what kind of measure can we talk about if we are talking about the branded Starbucks. We present you the calorie content of each of the chain's drinks.

Table 3 - Calorie content of coffee

Allergies, contraindications to coffee

The propaganda of modern advertising suggests that people with allergies have no point in going to a coffee shop. But in fact, people with allergies to lactose and even caffeine can safely go to Starbucks for mega delicious drinks.

If you are allergic to cow's milk lactose, you can replace it with:

• milk 0.5% fat;
• soy;
• coconut;
• lactose-free.

If you are allergic to caffeine, there is the option of ordering a decaf drink - it is made from coffee beans that do not contain caffeine.

The only contraindication is for hypertensive patients and people with serious heart disease. Since even decaf has a low percentage of caffeine in its composition, it is not worth risking your health. Also, doctors do not recommend drinking large amounts of coffee in a short period, as this will certainly lead to insomnia and problems in sleep regulation.

General rules for drinking coffee and coffee drinks - always monitor the amount of coffee consumed, focusing on the strength of the drink and the level of roasting of the beans. Drinking coffee is recommended for people with hypotension as it helps regulate low blood pressure to normal levels. It also improves the condition of migraines, headaches, stimulates the respiratory system, and improves appetite.

Tasteless coffee

The question immediately arises - what are we comparing with? If with coffee from a buzzer from a saleswoman at the station, then Starbucks brews the drink of the gods. Even the battle with mass-market hits like Lavazza will be won by Starbucks without breaking a sweat. Does this mean that local coffee is absolutely fine? Not really.

Despite the fact that Starbucks helped greatly in popularizing the coffee movement, the drinks themselves are not particularly tasty. The bean is weak and mostly dark roasted – the same one that adherents of specialty coffee shops are fighting against. It is impossible to feel anything in it except the average taste of bitter coffee. They can do something similar to you in a provincial establishment with tattered walls, but you are at Starbucks, which means it should be tasty.

Because of this illusion, many people drink Starbucks water as if they were holding not a cardboard cup, but a glass of white semi-dry. Most people don't understand that Starbucks isn't really about coffee, it's about serving a giant line of customers quickly and with the same quality.

Real Starbucks in your home

If you really want, you can make your favorite drink from Starbucks at home. To do this, you need an espresso machine or a special pot for brewing coffee beans. It is necessary to follow the proportions described above and not to overcook the coffee for too long. Whip the milk or cream with a cappuccino maker until it reaches a stable foam. But, unfortunately, you are unlikely to get equally aromatic and delicate coffee.

Hot drinks do not lose their popularity all year round, while cold coffee is most in demand when the temperature rises to +25. The sweetest and strongest drinks remain the most popular among hot drinks: Latte, Americano, Cappuccino. Visitors also often order freshly brewed coffee in various quantities.

Among the cold ones are Caramel Macchiato and Americano. Frappuccinos in their various variations are also popular. It is rare to order only the chocolate Java version, due to the large amount of chocolate in it.

For Frappuccino you need: coffee, milk, ice, sugar, syrup. Coffee should be black or espresso. You can also add chocolate or your favorite cookies. You can prepare it using a powerful blender by mixing cold coffee with ice, milk and sugar. For a more delicate taste, you can add ice cream or whipped cream. Only then add syrup and whipped cream.

It is not recommended to overuse Frappuccino and drink it more than once a day to avoid sleep problems.