Caribou Coffee, a popular chain with over 800 locations worldwide, has a cappuccino that has garnered criticism. Tasting Table's ranking of 12 drinks found the cappuccino to be the least favorable, as its strong espresso flavor overwhelms the drink, and the quickly dissolving foam fails to provide the expected creaminess. The cappuccino deviates from traditional standards, which balance strong espresso with sweet milk, leading to a bitter aftertaste. For a better experience, customers may consider making cappuccinos at home or choosing other menu items like the vanilla espresso shaker.
A traditional European cappuccino should be rich but not acidic, balancing strong espresso flavor with the sweetness of milk, which Caribou struggles to achieve.
Caribou Coffee's cappuccino features a 'deep layer' of foam, yet during testing, the foam dissolved quickly, revealing a bitter, overpowering espresso which detracted from the overall experience.
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