Breve?

[cuppED]

I ordered a Cafe au Lait at Starbucks (I think they call it a Misto at SB's) the other day and he asked me if I wanted a half and half, breve (I'm not sure if I'm speeling it right) style. What exactly is breve? Does that just mean half coffee half steamed milk? Just wondering.

 

[CCafe]

No he wanted to know if you wanted your drink made from half and half. It makes for a very thick and rich Latte. I really can't stand it, hell even whole milk is to fatty!

 

[cuppED]

So what makes a cafe au lait taste much better than a regular coffee adding regular cold milk? I mean, isn't milk just milk? and the cold milk will eventually get hot anyway.

 

[CCafe]

The milk in the Cafe au Lait is heated. Now for it tasting better I don't know. Maybe its the coffee, or the type of milk. Some people add sugar to make it taste better.

 

[javahill]

In other words, Breve means 570 calories, 42 grams of fat and 16 carbs.

When you're a customer for life, remember that you're only a customer for life. They can kill you and still be successful.

Put on a breve face and make your last request. Blindfold? Cigarette?

 

[javahill]

The reason steamed milk tastes better is that the steaming process develops the proteins (casseins).

It is like cooking most anything - it develops the flavor more because the heating process chemically changes the food or drink.