Why do you want sugar in your coffee? Is it a matter of taste or simple habit?

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When drinking coffee, most people have a habit of adding sugar and then mixing it well before drinking it. But why add sugar to coffee?

Because the coffee is bitter?

Because the coffee is not sweet enough?

The editor spent some time in some boutique cafes, some of which basically did not put white sugar or brown sugar obviously, but asked if there were a few customers who provided sugar every day. If you happen to be the guest who needs sugar for coffee, what is the reason for adding sugar?

In general, if you ask a guest, "Why do you want sugar in your coffee?" there are two classic dialogues:

Dialogue one

Barista: why do you want sugar in your coffee?

Guest: because of hardship

Barista: then try the taste of the coffee before you decide whether to add sugar or not

The guest takes a sip: it's really not bitter.

Barista: then I don't recommend sugar.

There is a good chance that this guest will not add sugar....

Dialogue two

Barista: why do you want sugar in your coffee?

Guest: because of habit

Barista: then try the taste of the coffee before you decide whether to add sugar or not

The guest takes a sip: it's really not bitter.

But there is a good chance that this guest will choose to add sugar.

Changing habits is much more difficult than changing tastes. In fact, we are not opposed to drinking coffee with sugar, but the editor wants to share his thoughts.

first

Now most coffee shops prefer Arabica beans (Arabica) with better quality and lower caffeine content. So generally speaking, the bitterness of coffee is much lower than before.

Second

If you order coffee with milk, that is, Caffe Latte or Cappuccino, you don't need to add sugar, because milk contains about 5% lactose, which is enough to make the coffee sweeter.

In addition, if you really need to add sugar, I suggest you tell the barista how much sugar to add, or directly order the style with sugar. Because in the general milk coffee production process, the barista will completely integrate the coffee and milk when pulling flowers, so that you can feel the taste and texture of milk coffee more perfectly when you drink it. But if you add sugar and stir again, it will not only affect the pattern on the coffee, but also affect the taste of the entrance. If the sugar is not completely dissolved or stirred unevenly, it will really taste one mouthful, indescribable.

Third

If you try the first sip and feel that the coffee is sweet enough, please take care of your body. Coffee naturally contains fructose and sucrose (but not obviously sweet), milk contains lactose, and when you add extra sugar, if you drink 2 or more cups a day, you may have excessive sugar intake.

Finally: I believe you walk into every coffee shop and ask the barista politely: I want a cup of coffee without bitterness. What do you recommend? They will be happy to introduce you to a milk coffee or hand-made black coffee.

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