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Espresso in Frappucinos (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by Hobbs_and_I
I’ve worked at a couple kiosks for a few months and I realized that they both add espresso to frappucinos differently, and I don’t know which way is the better or “correct” way.
One kiosk blends the espresso into the mix, and because of the leftovers left in the blender after pouring it in the cup, we usually pour the rest of the frap into a separate cup with no whip. Usually we have time to do this, but sometimes if it’s too busy we aren’t able to do it, which is concerning because a good bit of espresso is wasted.
The other one pours the shots into the bottom of the cup then fills it up with the frap normally, which solves the leftovers problem, but makes for a weird drinking experience, especially if it’s a layered frap. I guess there are weirder things to drink, but still.
I appreciate you guys’ help!
One kiosk blends the espresso into the mix, and because of the leftovers left in the blender after pouring it in the cup, we usually pour the rest of the frap into a separate cup with no whip. Usually we have time to do this, but sometimes if it’s too busy we aren’t able to do it, which is concerning because a good bit of espresso is wasted.
The other one pours the shots into the bottom of the cup then fills it up with the frap normally, which solves the leftovers problem, but makes for a weird drinking experience, especially if it’s a layered frap. I guess there are weirder things to drink, but still.
I appreciate you guys’ help!
KuroCheri 4 points 1y ago
At my new store I've had the baristas all use the second method, where there should be no leftover due to measuring the shot with the frap roast and milk. There was actually a need for this though and it was because of the left overs at their location caused some ruckus from guests, normally though you would do the same for the recipe of an espresso frappuccino.
So anywho, yes do pour the espresso shots into the cup, then frap roast, and then milk. Doing this will help with leftovers cuz it's measured out right to the line the cup size calls for in terms of liquid. Unless people try to cheat that by asking for extra shots to make "overflow" on purpose.
So anywho, yes do pour the espresso shots into the cup, then frap roast, and then milk. Doing this will help with leftovers cuz it's measured out right to the line the cup size calls for in terms of liquid. Unless people try to cheat that by asking for extra shots to make "overflow" on purpose.
Hobbs_and_I [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thanks so much for your help! This makes a lot more sense when I think about it.
RottenFries 2 points 1y ago
on mine they put the espresso in the cup, then the frapp roast, then the milk (all in the cup) blend it and pour it in the cup. it has a little less milk in it but no left overs
_abbycadabby_ 2 points 1y ago
We add the shots to the cup, then frap roast and milk, but the extra water that's in the espresso just causes a different/thinner texture and there's leftovers. If it's a single I don't worry about it and just dump it, or if it's a double but there's not a lot leftover over then same thing. But I am absolutely not dumping a good portion of somebody's $2.70 or $3.60 in shots down the drain so into the sidecar cup it goes!
I often wonder why even standard fraps have so much left over. Maybe they fudge the proportions on the side of having too much rather than not being able to fill the cup.
I often wonder why even standard fraps have so much left over. Maybe they fudge the proportions on the side of having too much rather than not being able to fill the cup.
wildaloofrebel55 3 points 1y ago
I hardly ever have leftovers when making standard fraps!!! Sometimes it doesn’t even go all the way to the top, and I have a little bit of space. I feel like I’m doing something wrong!
_abbycadabby_ 2 points 1y ago
No that's amazing haha! Please tell me your secrets!!
Hobbs_and_I [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thank you! Yeah one of the many cons to making frappucinos is feeling wasteful afterwards. I’m tempted to just make the size down but I guess I would rather end up with too much than too little so a customer doesn’t get mad.
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