Good for you. Unless you’re not making the exact same thing then it’s not healthier. Yours is healthier because it’s not the same. You couldn’t make it as well without a bunch of extra steps that most people have no idea about.
Ex Starbucks Barista here: The matcha is full of sugar.... The creme base isn't sugary or sweet at all, it's literally chemicals to make the Frappuccino smoother. The classic syrup is what's even making it 10x more sugary. You want this healthier? Asks for less scoops of the matcha, in this case 2 to 3 scoops are fine. Instead of regular milk use a milk alternative. If you don't want that base ( which I would recommend due to it's chemical crap ) it won't make it smoother but you can have them add more milk and triple blend it! Also don't add any whip cream to it if you don't want a lot of sugar, AND tell them NO CLASSIC. You're welcome. 💚
Also, creme base isn't really "chemical crap". The ingredients are: Water, sugar, natural and artificial flavors, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and citric acid. Xanthan gum is just a thickener like corn starch. It's used in anything from sauces, soups, salad dressings, ice cream, and basically any bread labeled "gluten free". Potassium sorbate is a salt preservative that you'll find in like, 70% of foods/drinks on the shelf. It helps prevent mold, yeast, and microbes in food/drinks, and extend the shelf life. Citric acid is, again, very commonly used in foods, dressings, dips, juices and other drinks, and candy. Its used either as flavoring to make something taste more sour; or as a preservative by lower the pH so that bacteria doesn't grow. Xanthan gum is the main reason the syrup is used, so if you want to replicate the same concept at home to make things "creamier" just buy and use that. There isn't really any associated health concerns with it. Citric acid is bad for your teeth, but I mean, so is sugar... And seeing as it's the last ingredient listed too.
Cream base = Syrup used for frappes without coffee (strawberry cream, green tea frappe, etc) Frapp base = for frappes with coffee (dark mocha, caramel frappe, etc) Without it it'll be very icy. It won't blend well in the blender and won't get that frappucino consistency. This is sweet too, you can ask the barista for 1 pump at the minimum if you want it less sweet
I dont know how they manage it, but i can hardly taste the starbucks matcha even with the standard 3 scoops. The scoops are partially sugar, maybe it’s like 70% sugar lol.
Well, keeping in mind this person works serving food, that is not something to applause, that is an obligation. And yes I am a chef and work with food as well so I know what I am talking about
Steamed milk with matcha powder for hot, 3 scoops for 16 oz size. 4 scoops for 20 oz For an iced matcha latte which Is alot easier to make at home (I recently did), milk of choice, 3 scoops for 16oz, etc, ice, and shake. We have specific measurements for everything but you can customize it all to your liking, less ice and more milk is always great :)
hey i know your comment is kinda old, but i was wondering how you liked it! i go to starbucks often to study and am a big fan of matcha, but i’ve been hesitant to try the frap hahaha
@@anootnoot7192 Hiiiiiiii - Its very good to start but once you drink the first 5 sips, its mostly ice. But I have so many stars that I get the drink for free lol
it's basically what they use to make the drink smooth and shake-like. Basically xanthan gum, sugar, and water. It's a hack bodybuilders use it to thicken their protein shakes and smoothies so that it makes them feel fuller (the xanthan gum).
the one i hate about starbucks is WHY THE ICE IS ALWAYS THAT MUCH i feel like im not drink water but i drink ice so i always request less ice when order there
Man I went to Starbucks and just got robbed of $5.45 for a stupid tall latte! Bout to make my own coffee from now on. Get fresh milk, the best coffee beans, grind that B and get a regular coffee machine, some coffee filters and call it a wrap. Way cheaper Than getting robbed at starbucks. Thank God I had a gift card. No way I would pay that price
