Hello! Just wondering what all of you do when you're out and ordering coffee at places like Starbucks. I am such a plain jane when it comes to ordering because I am too paranoid otherwise. I order plain coffee and ask for the carton of milk for my coffee. And even then I read the carton to make sure that it's totally safe. I won't use the milk that everyone else uses. I am always keeping cross-contamination in mind. I would love any tips that you have about ordering coffee. I'd also like to venture out and try something new and more interesting especially now that the cold months are upon us.
What do you do when ordering coffee?
Posted on: Tue, 11/05/2019 - 3:52pm
More Community Posts
Peanut Free and Nut Free Community
Latest Post by sunshinestate Mon, 11/11/2019 - 1:39pm
Comments: 1
Latest Post by absfabs Mon, 11/11/2019 - 1:32pm
Comments: 2
Latest Post by absfabs Mon, 11/11/2019 - 1:28pm
Comments: 2
Latest Post by absfabs Mon, 11/11/2019 - 1:23pm
Comments: 3
Latest Post by Italia38 Fri, 11/08/2019 - 12:10pm
Comments: 4
Latest Post by sunshinestate Thu, 11/07/2019 - 3:43pm
Comments: 4
Latest Post by sunshinestate Thu, 11/07/2019 - 2:48pm
Comments: 7
Latest Post by penelope Tue, 11/05/2019 - 3:44pm
Comments: 12
Latest Post by absfabs Tue, 11/05/2019 - 2:11pm
Comments: 6
Latest Post by absfabs Tue, 11/05/2019 - 2:09pm
Comments: 5
Latest Post by sunshinestate Mon, 11/04/2019 - 1:48pm
Comments: 2
Latest Post by sunshinestate Mon, 11/04/2019 - 1:44pm
Comments: 3
Latest Post by Italia38 Mon, 11/04/2019 - 9:13am
Comments: 2
Latest Post by sunshinestate Thu, 10/31/2019 - 11:20am
Comments: 2
Latest Post by sunshinestate Thu, 10/31/2019 - 11:15am
Comments: 3
Latest Post by penelope Wed, 10/30/2019 - 11:19am
Comments: 8
Latest Post by BD Wed, 10/30/2019 - 11:18am
Comments: 5
More Articles
Causes
Anaphylactic shock (A-nuh-fih-LAK-tik shok): A severe and sometimes life-threatening immune system reaction to an antigen that a person has been...
Signs & Symptoms
One of the most difficult things for a parent to do is determine whether his or her toddler has a cold or a...
Food Allergies
You no doubt have your own way of teaching people about your child’s food allergy, a way that suits your temperament, and style of communication....
Peanut Allergy
Reliable peanut allergy statistics are not that easy to come by. There is a lot of available research on food allergies in general but not too...
Travel
Most people know that to enjoy whatever food safety accommodations an airline offers they need to inform the airline of their allergy prior to...
More Articles
More Articles
Awareness
A 504 plan* documents food allergy accommodations agreed to by parents and their child’s school. Plans are typically created during a 504 meeting...
Parents
If there is a child at your children's school allergic to peanuts, the school probably discourages or may not allow peanut products to be brought...
Awareness
If you are on a budget, but you need to wear some sort of notification that you have a peanut...
Prevention
Unless we consciously carve out time for self-care, constant food allergy management can slowly erode our sense of well-being. Signs of allergy-...
Peanut Allergy
Peanuts cause more severe food allergic reactions than other foods, followed by shellfish, fish, tree nuts and eggs. Although there is only a...
Peanut Allergy
If you avoid peanuts, it’s likely you know the joy of cashews. Slightly sweet and smooth in texture, cashews provide not only relief to those with...
Food Allergies
The prevalence of food allergy has dramatically increased over the past two to three decades, and not just among children. Preliminary results...
Food Allergies
When someone in the family is diagnosed with a food allergy, a choice must be made whether to ban the problem food or foods from the home. The...
Awareness
Looking for a fun way to share what you know about your own food allergies? Or are you hoping to educate the people around you in a fun way about...
Food Allergy News
According to the results of a new study, children lacking Vitamin D may be more susceptible to food allergies. Researchers working at the Albert...
Peanut Allergy
If you or your child has a peanut or nut allergy, identifying the presence of nuts in food becomes a priority, but what if the written or spoken...
Other Allergies
Soap allergies can cause a lot of discomfort and itching. If you suddenly develop a rash or bumps on your skin, you may suspect that you have an...
Awareness
Even professionals can have difficulty keeping up with the constant flow of updated information available in their field. A survey study presented...
Other Allergies
People with pollen allergies can develop allergic reactions to fresh fruits, vegetables and/or nuts. This is called the pollen-food allergy...
Peanut Allergy
There are more "peanut-free" products than ever on the supermarket shelves. This means more choices than ever for peanut-allergic shoppers and...
I am so careful when ordering lattes. I do a lot of research about the syrups because some of them contain nuts. I read a good article on Allergy Living which gave me insight to Starbucks syrups: https://www.allergicliving.com/2015/09/23/nutty-labels-investigating-starbucks-toffee-nut-drinks/
I stick to straight shots of espresso. Maybe that's the Italian in me but I mainly do it to avoid any issues when out ordering coffee whether I'm at a cafe or restaurant. I keep it basic and that's worked for me.
Like Italia, I stay pretty basic with shots of straight espresso and I'll ask for milk from the carton. That's not to say that you can get more creative but do so with caution. Always talk to the barista or manager about the ingredients and if they're safe. You can also ask to look at the syrup container directly and explain your allergy to them. I've done that in the past and people are very receptive and accommodating.