"Babyccinos"? Yeah, creative name.
And they can't be that good because that kid looks like he's about to puke itno his cup.
'Babyccinos' for Kids: Tasty or Terrible?
SodaHead Living
2012/02/21 17:47:27
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You may want to sit down for this one. Young children in Brooklyn, N.Y., are sipping "babyccinos" in local cafes, The Brooklyn Paper reports. But before you pick up the phone to call the authorities, take heart: The beverages only use decaf coffee, and some don't even use coffee at all. So, what exactly is a babyccino?
According to the report, babyccinos usually appear in two versions: mini decaf cappuccinos or simple cups of steamed milk and foam (sometimes with a touch of cinnamon). "Our children love babyccinos!" Eric Worcester, who ordered the milk-only version for his kids, Evelyn, 5, and Shirley, 2, at Brooklyn's Sit and Wonder, told the paper. One Brooklyn barista said she serves between five and 10 of the hot beverages -- which cost $2 -- each day.
Aussie coffee expert Paul Caligiore told the paper that the trend started in Australia about a decade ago with milk-only babyccinos -- but he has concerns. "They interrupt workflow, create milk wastage and can be served at a dangerous temperature to a vulnerable consumer," he says.
But even though decaf coffee may contain a touch of caffeine, experts say that's fine. "A small percentage of caffeine on a non-regular basis is probably OK," pediatrician Deena Blanchard told the paper. Do you think kids should sip babyccinos? Or are they a waste of money, and potentially dangerous for little ones?
According to the report, babyccinos usually appear in two versions: mini decaf cappuccinos or simple cups of steamed milk and foam (sometimes with a touch of cinnamon). "Our children love babyccinos!" Eric Worcester, who ordered the milk-only version for his kids, Evelyn, 5, and Shirley, 2, at Brooklyn's Sit and Wonder, told the paper. One Brooklyn barista said she serves between five and 10 of the hot beverages -- which cost $2 -- each day.
Aussie coffee expert Paul Caligiore told the paper that the trend started in Australia about a decade ago with milk-only babyccinos -- but he has concerns. "They interrupt workflow, create milk wastage and can be served at a dangerous temperature to a vulnerable consumer," he says.
But even though decaf coffee may contain a touch of caffeine, experts say that's fine. "A small percentage of caffeine on a non-regular basis is probably OK," pediatrician Deena Blanchard told the paper. Do you think kids should sip babyccinos? Or are they a waste of money, and potentially dangerous for little ones?
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Tree-Hugger 2012/02/22 16:44:37
its hard to tell but its tiny!! so adorable