Why do coffee ‘snobs’ turn their noses up at powder cappuccino French vanilla?

The Powdered "Cappuccino"

Enlisting the aid of high-tech engineering, the manufacturers have put into the powder micro-bubbles that form foam (that sticks around to the last sip) from the gentle stirring of hot water and the powder.

The ingredients of powdered French vanilla cappuccinos include milk proteins and lactose (a milk sugar) and a healthy dose of sweetener.

If you’re looking for a coffee buzz, check the label to be sure coffee is listed.

The Traditional "Cappuccino"

A traditional Italian cappuccino does not start off as powder cappuccino French vanilla drinks do.

First of all, they don’t include powder.

The traditional cappuccino recipe includes espresso and foamed milk -- that’s it. After steaming milk and creating a nice layer of foam, the espresso is poured into a cup, then milk is added to fill the container about two thirds of the way full. Filling up the rest of the cup is foam.

The result is a more espresso-tasting drink with a hint of milk and a lot of foam to temper the espresso.

A powder cappuccino French vanilla is just a nice term for the powdered drink.

Of course, if you’re looking for a hint of sweet in a traditional cappuccino, there are vanilla syrups that can be added before the foam is put into the drink.

A powder cappuccino is much more convenient for the coffee drinker on the go, but for a real taste of coffee, you will want to either make one by hand or go to your nearest professional barista.

Source: coffeetipsetc.com