When the warm (or cold) drink first teases your lips, the chocolatey coffee familiarly kisses your taste buds — it's just a mocha. Maybe you were expecting a spicier kick, but be patient. Greater things are coming. By the time I had finished half of my grande cup, my tingling taste buds were definitely warm — even though I had an icy Frappuccino. The heat is subtle, but melded into the flavor, and thus incorporated into the overall experience. If you have ever had a chili-infused brownie, this is similar — chocolate coffee with an added, unexpected but pleasant kick.
Festive bright chili flakes mingle with the sprinkled sugar crystals like fallen leaves on the foam (if you get the warm mocha) or whipped cream (if you get the frappe) . It sounds extremely strange, but it works! The taste is not necessarily spicy, per se, just pleasantly sweet and warm, and the redness adds to the aesthetic so you can snap that perfect Instagram food post.
Of course, nothing can really beat the ubiquitous pumpkin spice latte, but of you are tapping into your hipster side looking for something a little less mainstream but equally delicious, give this a try!
A/N I recommend getting a mocha instead of a Frappuccino as the days get colder! Next time I get it, I'm definitely getting the hot version, but enjoy whatever floats your boat —Syou can't go wrong.
