My Cappucino Rant...

Ok, so here's the scoop. I've decided that the 'Starbucks Nation' has all but ruined the cappucino. Anyone else out there noted that Source: http://www.kaffeborsen.no/kaffedrikker.htm

more often than not, unless requested 'dry', cappucinos served in mainstream (and not-so-mainstream) coffee houses have been totally killed by TOO MUCH milk? It's ridiculous to have to ask for a 'dry' cappucino so that your coffee is not magically transformed into a flabby latte by some wild-eyed, overworked, underpaid university student.

It's like the baristas are afraid to give you a cup that is 1 part coffee, 1 part milk, and 1 part froth. I don't know if they think the cup feels too light for the money that has been paid for the beverage, or whether they are afraid to actually serve a beverage that tastes like coffee. With all of the rubbish that people throw in their coffees, (what the hell is a 'mocha valencia' anyways?)perhaps the latter is the most likely.

Regardless, it's time to get back to basics. Stop throwing all the rubbish into the cup, and remember what a cappucino is. There is a fine line that must be walked. Too much milk in that lovely, rich espresso and you have crossed the line from 'cappucino' to 'latte' - from flavour to a milky beverage used to wean children onto the bitter, addictive liquor.

It's not very often that I complain, and I know this is a bit peevish - but seriously - if you know what a "half sweet tazo chai latte" is, you should at least know how to make a good cappucino. I'm becoming of the opinion that one must travel to Rome (or my kitchen) in order to get a decent cappucino.

I would love to hear anyone else with a coffee peeve...