I worked at McDonald's during my first year of college. Twenty years later, the fast food mogul has revamped it's menu and added a broader range of coffee house offerings. I will admit, I was skeptical about McD's being able to pull off a decent coffee considering the swill that we used to prepare many years ago. The Nation's Restaurant News shows the evolution of McCafe in the infographic below:
The first time I had a hot mocha made by them and the one I drank earlier shows a world of difference in maturity in the capability to make these decadent drinks. The early days had too much syrup flavor and not enough oomph. Today's mocha had the Goldilocks Effect. Just right. The right balance of flavor, aroma, and espresso. I may even give the Peppermint Mocha a try after Thanksgiving!
