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Latte or cappucino?

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macherie · 30/10/2008 20:48

I'm 39 and never drunk coffee (long story)

GP has said I need to increase my calcium intake, and as it's so freezingly cold here I thought a nice, warm, milky coffee might be just the thing

Pathetically, I'm quite excited about the idea, although a bit wary that I might become an addict.

So I'm wondering which would you recommend, latte or cappucino?

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Cauldronfrau · 30/10/2008 20:51

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SlasherGoober · 30/10/2008 20:51

Both.
Cappuccinno is stronger. Both equally addictive.

bellavita · 30/10/2008 20:52

Latte.

kerryk · 30/10/2008 20:53

latte everytime!

MmeTussaudsChmberOfChocHobnobs · 30/10/2008 20:53

If you are not used to coffee then start with a latte, not so strong and more milk so more calcium.

You can also get decaff espresso if you don't want to drink too much coffee but like the taste.

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macherie · 30/10/2008 20:55

Oooh, I'm getting excited now, so maybe start with a decaf latte - is there such a thing?

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cuttingmeownthroatdibblaaaargh · 30/10/2008 20:58

I like latte, esp with vanilla syrup. Decaf just as nice ime

BlueCowWonders · 30/10/2008 21:03

why not hot choc? Lovely and frothy with whipped cream etc Maybe work your way up through decaf to the 'hard stuff'...

AMumInScotland · 30/10/2008 21:04

You can certainly get decaff latte's - I sometimes go for one instead of the caffeine if I've already had some that day

Habbibu · 30/10/2008 21:07

I am charmed by your excitement - we should relish the little joys and novelties. I'd go for latte - properly made cappucino is a stronger, shorter drink, with less milk. I have decaf latte a lot (bought a bloody coffee machine as dh and I like coffee verr much...)

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macherie · 30/10/2008 21:12

Habbibu, you are so right, it's the small pleasures that make all the difference

So where should I go for my decaf latte, there's a Starbucks around the corner, or is there somewhere better?

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Habbibu · 30/10/2008 21:14

Really don't like Starbucks coffee, tbh. The staff in our local one are lovely, but the coffee tastes a bit boiled and weak to me. Independent coffee shops often the best bet.

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macherie · 30/10/2008 21:15

Bluecow, a hot chocolate would be gorgeous, but if I had one a day, I'd need a new wardrobe! Maybe for my Sunday treat!

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MmeTussaudsChmberOfChocHobnobs · 30/10/2008 21:16

If you would like to experiment at home, get yourself one of [http://www.bialetti.it/uk/catalogue/scheda.asp?id_cat=24 these]]. Very easy to use and makes great espresso.

Starbucks is ok, but there are some really good small cappuccino bars around that are better, more atmospheric, and with much better coffee.

fairylights · 30/10/2008 21:16

latte latte latte every time! i was only thinking the other day that i should change my MN name to "ladylatte"..
caldron is right though - they are not made well in the UK but i would say that the caffe nero near me does a pretty fine one.
happy drinking

MmeTussaudsChmberOfChocHobnobs · 30/10/2008 21:16

oops try again

halfaquark · 30/10/2008 21:17

I like a bit of frothiness.

unknownrebelbang · 30/10/2008 21:19

Neither - I can't stand coffee in any form.

I'd go for milky hot chocolate, even better creamy hot chocolate.

AMumInScotland · 30/10/2008 21:19

You can also ask for a "skinny latte" to get them to make it with skimmed milk, if you want the calcium but are worried about too many calories.

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macherie · 30/10/2008 21:21

Mme, thanks for that, they are such cute little coffee pots, I'll have to give one a try. dh is laughing at me, I have a knack of turning every event into a shopping opportunity!

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macherie · 30/10/2008 21:27

AMum, that sounds exactly what I'm after.

Unfortunately, counting calories got me into this situation, I had issues with food in my teens, and so my calcium levels are pretty low. But old habbits die hard, so I'm more likely to drink it if I'm not worried about putting on weight.

So then that's a skinny decaf latte

Honestly, I'm so looking forward to it!

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notamumyetbutoneday · 31/10/2008 09:28

Costa Coffee latte is nicest in my opinion, its very 'mild' tasting (sure thats not the correct terminology at all!)so it would be a good introduction for a coffee virgin

notamumyetbutoneday · 31/10/2008 09:29

on another note could you use smoothies to increase your calcium intake (fruit and yoghurt)? perhaps not til the weather warms up a bit though...

oopsacoconut · 31/10/2008 12:45

I usually have a hot milk with flavoured syrup in - my fave is gingerbread at the moment. Coffee makes me wizzzzzzy.

elmoandella · 31/10/2008 13:03

i find costa coffee too strong and bitter.

prefer a starbucks here. specially there xmas blends.

i like caramel machiatto when i'm having a fat day.

otherwise i have skinny latte.

cappuccino can be made very very strong in some places. and if you dont like it strong this will be undrinkable.

to make a lovely latte in the house. put a spoonful or nescafe (decaf if you prefeer) and fill with milk that you've allowed to come to almost the boil. just when milk starts to froth put it in coffee. you can put in microwave but it doesn't taste the same and you dont get any froth.