At one time in my life, I had a serious Starbucks addiction. With five of them located in the area I live, it was convenient to stop at Starbucks no matter where I was driving. After a while though, my Tall coffees grew to a Grande and then finally the largest size they offered - Venti. As my need for caffeine increased, the money in my purse decreased.
Then I made a wonderful discovery - McDonald's McCafe! Their drinks were cheaper and just as tasty. It was a win-win situation.
Aside from the concentration of caffeine in a cup of coffee versus tea, there's a difference in the way the caffeine in tea affects you compared to the caffeine in coffee (much like caffeine's.
Nowadays, I'm trying to cut down my caffeine intake but every once in a while, I head to McCafe for an iced mocha and in the Fall, when the air is crisp and the leaves are turning gold, Starbucks calls out to me, 'come get your pumpkin spice latte.'
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I did become curious though, whose coffee drinks are better, healthier and cheaper, hence, the writing of this hub.
First of All, What is a...
Cappuccino - more espresso, less milk.
Latte - less espresso, more milk.
Mocha - a blend of chocolate and coffee
Frappuccino or Frappe - coffee, milk and ice blended together
Iced Latte - espresso and milk poured over ice
Iced Mocha - espresso, chocolate sauce and milk over ice
Please note:
16 oz. Frappe Mocha w/ whip (Mocha Frappuccino)
16 oz. Frappe Caramel w/ whip (Caramel Frappuccino)
16 oz. Iced Mocha w/ whip
12 oz. Iced Latte![]()
12 oz. Latte
12 oz. Cappuccino
12 oz. Mocha w/ whip
High Fructose Corn Syrup![]() App For Mac Called Caffeine That Looks Like A Coffee Cup At The Top 100
If you're concerned about high fructose corn syrup, which is getting a lot of press lately about being a cause of obesity and other health problems here are the breakdowns:
McCafe: Mocha, Iced Mocha and Frappes contain high fructose corn syrup
Starbucks: Frappuccinos contain high fructose corn syrup
McCafe's Newest Drink: Caramel Mocha
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Expense: All McCafe drinks are less expensive.
Calories: Most of the McCafe drinks contain less calories except for the McCafe Frappes.
Caffeine Content: If you're looking for an extra kick, the Starbucks Frappuccinos and its Iced Mocha have more caffeine than McCafe. But the iced latte and the hot drinks from McCafe contain more caffeine than Starbucks.
Variety: Starbucks has a lot more variety of flavors.
Healthier options: Both Starbucks and McCafe have ways to make your coffee drink healthier by using low-fat milk, holding the whip, adding sugar-free syrups, etc.
Taste: This of course is a personal preference. I prefer Starbucks when it comes to the hot drinks but like the McCafe iced drinks better.
Which to choose: If I had to choose between the two, I would choose McCafe because they are less expensive and comparable in taste to Starbucks.
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I hope this helps you make a more informed decision about your coffee drink purchases.
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