Chantico

[fuzzygruf]

I tried the new Chantico drinking chocolate at Starbears today after reading the recent LJ entry by ronm. Ron describes it perfectly: "It's like drinking chocolate pudding right out of the pan." It's a bit rich for me. It's not something I'd want too often, but would make a decent occasional treat. I'm not sure how well it will work. The barista uses the same steamer thing that they use to steam milk. I saw him wipe it off after steaming the chocolate, but I still saw a bit of chocolate remaining.

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[chrisglass.livejournal.com]

Starbucks drinks explained

[castrowoof.livejournal.com]

OMG that sounds so good :-) I will have to try one soon and if I get addicted it is your fault!

The only bad thing about those fancy drinks at Starbears is that they have more calories than a Big Mac Super-sized meal.

Sugary goodness

[fuzzygruf.livejournal.com]

Yeah, as soon as I got home I checked out the nutrition information.

NOTE: This is billed as a DESSERT item.

Re: Sugary goodness

[castrowoof.livejournal.com]

and that is only for 6 ounces!

The jumbo size must have 4X the calories.

All that chocolaty goodness...hmmmmmm

Re: Sugary goodness

[fuzzygruf.livejournal.com]

For this drink, they only sell the 6 ounce size. They even have a special cup for it.

[squalidbear.livejournal.com]

Love your sleeve label. Labels, labels, labels sweetie.

[kitchenbeard.livejournal.com]

Is there something wrong with me that I actually drink coffee at Starbucks?

Well and ogle the men but still......

[fuzzygruf.livejournal.com]

I believe that drinking coffee is the appropriate action for it. Have you seen other people actually do something else with it at Starbucks? ;-)

[ronm.livejournal.com]

I think I'm actually going to retract my recommendation. I have been craving sweets all day today, and nearly grabbed a jelly donut at work - YIKES!

Definitely addictive and harmful to any diet...

[fuzzygruf.livejournal.com]

I'll watch out for those jelly-donut-warning signs! It's what I imagine the chocolate river in Willy Wonka would taste like.

[ronm.livejournal.com]

I guess that makes me Augustus Gloop...

And I always thought I was Veruca.

[spaceybear.livejournal.com]

I saw someone today with a Chantico - he was dipping his cookie in it, and it looked good

[bearfuz.livejournal.com]

Oh, his COOKIE. Sorry, my mind just WENT there. (Blame it on Gary.)

[enhydrasf.livejournal.com]

thanks for the recommendation, Gary. After having one, my brain went into combo mode. Must find the perfect match with having one of these decadent dessert drinks.

[rampagebear.livejournal.com]

I must have one of those with a chocolate croissant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[blt4success66.livejournal.com]

shoot, that made my blood sugar raise just reading the contents...I think I'll pass, but I don't drink coffee anyway so I guess I'm not missing anything.

[bearfuz.livejournal.com]

You know, this Chantico stuff just snuck right UP on me. I was near Lincoln Center tonight and decided to get a hot chocolate to warm me up before I headed home -- I can't do caffeinated coffee in the evening because it keeps me up, but chocolate is sort of okay. Anyway, I stepped into a Starbucks and was assaulted by all the Chantico signage... since the Starbucks hot chocolate is always pretty weak by my standards, I thought "YES!" So the barista told me ALL about it. Then came the blow: They won't start offering it till TOMORROW! Fuckshitpissrimscrew!

I settled for a decaf mocha, even though I don't really like the decaf taste.

So I'll have to stop by and try Chantico tomorrow... I'll be sure to have had a grounding protein-filled meal beforehand so it doesn't send me into a sugar tailspin. :-)

Where's that name come from, anyway? Sounds to me like fake Mexican Spanish, or something. Or maybe the corporation that handles Chanticleer's concert schedule...?

[fuzzygruf.livejournal.com]

yes, eat first. That stuff will probably be responsible for sugar comas nationwide.

[dacubsf.livejournal.com]

sounds Yummy. I have to go to Safeway later. Maybe i'll just swing by Starbucks and have one while i'm shopping. On a cold rainy day like today. hot Chocolate sounds good