This autumn, British cafés have surprised coffee lovers with new and exciting menus. These menus include unusual flavors such as apple crumble latte, banoffee matcha, and cinnamon latte, which seem to have gone beyond the boundaries of creativity.
Strange Combinations
This year, instead of ordinary drinks like pumpkin spice latte, autumn menus have bizarrely combined with popular food trends. These beverages include colorful syrups, cake-like decorations, and fluffy foams that have contributed to such combinations.
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For example, the apple crumble latte is made from apple syrup, sweet cream, and biscuit decorations. This combination alone contains 35 grams of sugar, equivalent to one and a half slices of chocolate cake. This amount of sugar can easily meet the daily sugar requirement.
Are These Drinks Really Healthy?
Nutrition expert, Keri Roxton, warns that these drinks may contain as many calories as a hamburger from McDonald's and have a limited effect on feelings of fullness. She says: "Caloric intake from beverages does not contribute to feelings of fullness as much as food does and may lead to excessive calorie consumption throughout the day."
As an alternative, the banoffee matcha latte, with 215 calories and 31 grams of sugar, is introduced as one of the less harmful options. Experts recommend choosing a small size instead of a large one to reduce calories and sugar.
Ultimately, among these beverages, the chocolate frappuccino made without cream is considered a better option. This drink, with 95 calories and 12 grams of sugar, is significantly healthier than other options.
Final Thoughts
While these seasonal drinks may seem appealing at first glance, special attention should be paid to the sugar and fat content in them. Given the negative effects of excessive sugar consumption on health, making informed choices about beverages can help maintain overall health. Therefore, before selecting one of these drinks, it is better to pay attention to their ingredients and calorie content.
