A PSA regarding milk/cream/leche/sahne/white stuff

[antof9]

If you are used to making your raspberry latte with 1% milk; using the last 4 drops in the milk carton and filling the frothing pitcher the rest of the way with whipping cream (unwhipped) won't taste the same. In fact, if you're wondering, it will not foam as well (using "foam" as a verb there), it will taste slightly greasy, very rich, and when

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[zz_neena]

I actually knew that about the cream. I was informed by a very intelligent and genial barrista that, contrary to common supposition, the less fat there is in the *white stuff* the better it will froth.

Finally, SOMEthing that's better low-fat than fully-fatted!

[antof9]

you know, I thought it was that way too (the less fat, the better the froth), but my sister claims *hers* are better 'cause she uses whole milk. But I know I've read that you need *some* fat -- 'cause isn't it skim milk that hardly froths at all?

oh it's so confusing. But yes, it's true -- whipping cream not so good. I should have just made regular coffee and put the leftover whipped cream in. That's what my dad would have done, and it would have been good!

[meirionwen]

Save leftover whipped cream for hot chocolate - that's where it really shines. :)

[antof9]

oooh -- that does sound good. Except it's still 80 (F) here and that's too hot :)

[inkognitoh]

Mmm pavlova heh.

[antof9]

did you know I was thinking about you this weekend when I made it?!

[antof9]

well then ... see what I've saved you from? My PSAs are better than NBC's!

[cheesygiraffe]

Am I the only person that drinks my coffee black?

[antof9]

In the entire world? Yes, yes you are :)

Ant, not grown up enough to drink black coffee except with a really rich piece of chocolate cake

[cheesygiraffe]

Rich piece of chocolate cake? Where? *drool*

[antof9]

hee hee! Oh, wouldn't that be good right now?!

[teotakuu]

That makes me SO glad that I drink tea, no need for froth at all, LOL