idun Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Has having a 'latte' taken off in France? I only ask, as, if ever I take a flask out with me, then I'll fill it with what we always call milky coffee, some very strong coffee in hot milk............. and now it has the poncy name of a 'latte'. French friends would not touch this, they hated the idea of milky coffee and said that it was impossible to digest it properly etc. Although apparently the odd cappuccino, or grand creme somehow wouldn't count.So I was wondering if it had started to become popular, or not, and the 'not' would not surprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Never seen it, but here in the sticks things dont catch on until they have died put elsewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 [url]http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/31/business/starbucks-tailors-its-experience-to-fit-to-european-tastes.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0[/url]This explains a lot. [:)]I know "Starbucks" has become a dirty word in the last couple of weeks or so, but I think they're synonymous with "poncy coffee". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Mine's a strong black, no sugar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 It is available as a jug of hot milk and a coffee, but only ordered by the English and a few other Northern Europeans.[:D]Never seen the autochtones touch it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Isn't a latte just an expensive way or buying air as it consists mostly of foam?BTW, an Italian friend of mine insisted I couldn't order a cappuccino after 10:30 as it's a 'morning drink' [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Either we share an Italian friend or it's true Pierre - at least for men.I was told that women could drink Cappuccino during the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 [quote user="Pierre ZFP"]Isn't a latte just an expensive way or buying air as it consists mostly of foam?BTW, an Italian friend of mine insisted I couldn't order a cappuccino after 10:30 as it's a 'morning drink' [:-))] [/quote] No latte isn't just foam. A few weeks ago I was in an italian resto in Newcastle and the man in charge of the bar was making the lattes, he literally shot the strong coffee into the hot milk, and it swirled and mixed completely before my eyes. Never seen it done like that before. Betty interesting article and unsurprising. PS, I like Costa and Nero better than Starbucks and Neros mince pies last year were the best 'shop bought' ones I have ever had, followed closely by Costas, whose lemon tarts have been delicious this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkkent Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 [quote user="Pierre ZFP"]Isn't a latte just an expensive way or buying air as it consists mostly of foam?[/quote]No. It's hot milk with coffee - I understand that in Italy it is supposed to be a children's drink. In Portugal there is a version called galao which is favoured by English tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 They froth it up a bit over here, though. If you want flat hot milk with your coffee, an Espresso with milk or even an Americano seem to be the way forward.Not that I partake, you understand. I am not a great fan of coffee so a cappucino suits me fine. The less coffee, the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 The Belgians drink what is called café russe, which is a milky coffee served in a long glass. Piping hot, it is not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I've never been rich or daft enough to pay 2 or 3 pounds for a paper cup of coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 I have never been rich, but apparently I am daft enough to pay a couple of quid for a cup of coffee.[:-))] Strangely quite a few people I personally know who are well off, will not pay a lot for a cup of coffee. They will take a flask, or go somewhere cheap and complain like hell. And yet, they earn fortunes compared to most other people, I reckon £35-£40 a hour is a fortune. Why they take this attitude towards coffee, I have no idea, but they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 [quote user="nomoss"]I've never been rich or daft enough to pay 2 or 3 pounds for a paper cup of coffee.[/quote]I don't think you are obliged to have a paper cup. Indeed, if you drink your coffee on the premises, they give you a normal ceramic cup and saucer, just like anywhere else.I don't think that, in general terms, coffee is any more expensive in any of the major chains in the UK than in a bar in bled/s/oued in France. In fact, if this article is to be believed, then the price of a coffee in Starbucks or similar is better value than I thought![url]http://www.lavoixdunord.fr/france-monde/prix-moyen-du-cafe-en-france-c-est-plus-cher-dans-le-ia0b0n794270[/url]chain prices vary up and down the UK, but here's a not-too-far-outdated indication of prices in London[url]http://www.londontoolkit.com/blog/investigates/coffee-shop-chains-in-london/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Rarely stop for just a coffee or tea, the profit margin must be fantastic considering its probably less than 10 pence worth of ingredient plus water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frecossais Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I can't stand Costa or Starbucks coffee, it tastes vile. Plus it comes in a huge shallow cup and gets cold very quickly.Lattes are too milky for me, make me feel ill, so I have an americano with a little hot milk on the side when I'm out. Mostly though, I prefer the coffee I make at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 [quote user="Clarkkent"][quote user="Pierre ZFP"]Isn't a latte just an expensive way or buying air as it consists mostly of foam?[/quote]No. It's hot milk with coffee - I understand that in Italy it is supposed to be a children's drink. In Portugal there is a version called galao which is favoured by English tourists.[/quote]I remembered you when I made my Sunday morning double espresso poured into a mug of hot milk and thought 'I'm having a latte when last week it was a milky coffee. Ain't I posh? [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Dead posh!!!![:D]And I'd call it a milky coffee. Wish I could still drink it, but I cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 http://www.caterersearch.com/Articles/14/11/2012/346214/Debenhams39-research-shows-customers-confused-by-coffee.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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