Somebody who knows a lot about Starbucks drinks??!
Somebody who knows a lot about Starbucks drinks??
Sometimes when I get a cold caramel macchiato it's really bitter and sometimes it's more creamy and sweet. When they're bitter I can hardly drink them because there's no taste. What ingredient makes the difference in this? I never order it different, but I guess it's how different people make them. What can I say to make sure it's the more milkly/creamy kind than the bitter?
Thanks!
Answers:
An iced Carmel Macchiato is also the only thing I order. It depends on the amount of espresso being added to the drink. Most of the time for a Venti Size it is 3 shots. And usually they add the shots last so the espresso stays on top. Try giving it a good stir. Or ask for one less shot of espresso, or extra milk. I always order extra caramel. Caramel makes anything taste good! Hope this helped.
the espresso shots are probably expired. once they are pulled. they are only good for abotu 10 seconds.. fresh espresso takes like coffee. and expired shots taste bitter. and just plain gross! ..
so if you do get it and it taste bitter you can always have them remake it for you with out any problems.. also they do put on different aounts of caramel sauce each time as there is really no specific amount of caramale to be applied.. anyways if you want it more sweet for a grande ask for 4 pumps of vanilla. and extra caramel.. for a tall it would be 3 pumps and for a venti it would be 5 pumps of vanilla
anyways a differnt alternative without as many calories is an iced caramel latte.. it tastes very very similar! =)
we also only use one kind of bean only for the espresso machine.. and thats espresso. for both regular and decaf shots
It's not the people its the beans sometimes they use stronger beans than others the stronger beans wake you up better but they are very bitter while the others are sweeter.
I rarely drink Starbucks, but I might try that drink.
The problem lies in the espresso, but the causes could be one of several things:
1) Most likely the amount of espresso being put in is varied, and it may also be made differently each time. A caramel macc traditionally has the espresso floating on top, resulting in a strong first few sips. Either mix it up a bit yourself, or ask them to make it upside down with the shot at the bottom. Some partners make it incorrectly so it tastes weaker, and then when it is made correctly customers suddenly believe something is wrong.
2) The machine could be improperly calibrated that day, and therefore the shots will suffer. It is a fault of automated machines and unfortunately it happens. If the partners do not stay on top of calibration during the day, you could end up with burnt or bitter tasting shots. Best you can do is politely let them know it tastes too strong, and hopefully a supervisor or knowledgable barista will get on top of fixing it. You may not directly benefit, but at least you brought it to their attn.
Most importantly, look at your cup when you get it. Luckily you order iced so it's easier for you to notice. Is the upper inch or so darker than the rest? Then the shots were placed on top. If the drink is all one color then the shots are mixed in. Wait it out a few more visits and see if the difference is noticeable with the visual cues. If it is, then that is your culprit.