So my drink of choice lately has definitely been the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate at Starbucks. I'm not a huge fan of coffee. I like it moderately, but a lot of times I find it much too bitter for my tastes. Thus, hot chocolate.
The first time I ordered this particular beverage, I didn't notice much - if any - of a difference with the "Salted Caramel". But I think if you drink it with the lid on, I find that you miss out on the specialness of the salt. (And it takes too long for the drink to cool down enough for me to actually drink it!) So since I've been removing the lid, it's been much more noticeable. The "salted" part anyway. I'm still not sure the "caramel" part is strong enough.
I'm intrigued with the balance of sweet to savory in my diet. Just the right amount of salt brings out the full flavor of the chocolate, something I've known about in cooking for some time. (Hello, Wendy's fries dipped in a frosty!!) It's this kind of "science" of food that I find most interesting of late. How cooking & baking are really just chemistry, but a kind that I enjoy much more than anything I worked on in a high school lab!
I am trying to cut down on my sugar/caloric intake most days. So this particular drink is a special treat! Though I do order it "nonfat, no whip", which helps a bit. And I don't miss those extra calories one bit. The froth on top is just as yummy without the added "whip".
Have you tried the new Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate or Mochas at Starbucks? What's your favorite new food combo?
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