Is this some sort of sign?

[Sojourner]

OK, I only get cravings for chocolate every so often. For the past few days I've had it, and I've learned the best antidote to a chocolate craving is the Chantico from Starbucks.

I know Starbucks is the evil empire. I don't want to hear it. Chantico is, and I'm not exaggerating here, heaven in a little brown cup.

Anyway, so I started on Wednesday trying to get one. The first Starbucks I went to was out, didn't have any, but would be getting some in soon. I tried another one (there are at least three within an easy walk of where I work), and they were fresh out, although they could mix some up in 10 minutes. I gave up for that day (didn't have the 10 minutes). Tried the next day, still out.

This afternoon, I got smart and called first. The dude on the other end said, "Yeah, we've got it."

I said, "So if I come over right now I can get one?"

He said, "Yes."

I go over, and he thought I meant I wanted a bag of the mix. Really, they'd have to mix it up, and it would take 10 minutes. Arghh!!!!!!

They gave me a free coffee, which was nice. But now I'm beginning to wonder. Is this the end of Chantico as I knew it?

[sweetpea316]

I sure hope not! I still havn't tried it...

[Carrie]

Have a chocolate frappucino instead.

[Sojourner]

[quote name='Carrie' date='Sep 23 2005, 04:02 PM']Have a chocolate frappucino instead. 
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It's not the same ... :

[Carrie]

It's that good?

Now I'm wondering if I should try one.

[Sojourner]

It's like the best chocolate bar you ever tasted in drinkable form.

[Carrie]

[quote name='Sojourner' date='Sep 23 2005, 06:05 PM']It's like the best chocolate bar you ever tasted in drinkable form.
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I'm leaving work now and stopping at Starbucks before I go home.

I wonder if they'll be out too.

[Sojourner]

[quote name='Carrie' date='Sep 23 2005, 04:10 PM']

I'm leaving work now and stopping at Starbucks before I go home.

I wonder if they'll be out too.
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If they are, you'll know it's a sign.

They told me it's "out of season."

Butthats. It's NEVER out of season for fabulous chocolate.

[Ora et Labora]

I LOCE Starbucks and chocolate!!! Little pieces of heaven.

[Ora et Labora]

I meant LOVE. Literally, LOVE....Lol!

[Guest butthat]

starbucks is a poor example of corporate citizenship

i can't believe you patronize them

[DeeDee]

Does Chantico come in decaff? The chocolate has enough caffeine to spin me around. Now you've got me curious. Dare I?

[Guest T-Bone]

Did you just say the "d"-word?

Wash out your mouth!!

[Theologian in Training]

Chantico is caffeine free. It is one of the few things I can get on those infrequent visits, usually with priests, to Starbucks. And, I can attest to what Sojourner is saying. Think of it like this, it is like taking a tour in the Hershey factory, and that smell that they have, (which used to be real chocolate until they moved it elsewhere). They melt down chocolate into drinkable form....mmmmm

[homeschoolmom]

[heavenseeker]

great now i want one.

[matt_in_ohio]

I always get a tall double chocolate chip frap. Those are pretty good. Of course it falls in line with my obsession with chocolate chips

The Starbucks by me used to display and sell my photographs, so I felt like I should go there. They do a lot for up and coming artists (although "artist" is way too glorious of a term for me, and I would never apply it to myself!!!).

I'll have to try this new drink next time. How do you pronounce it? I want to make sure I get the right drink when I go.

[Old_Joe]

I liked their Caramel Apple frappachino.

[littleflower+JMJ]

i would never know how to order at a place like starbucks.....although all these chocolate talk sure sounds yummy!

[matt_in_ohio]

Is the Chantico a hot or cold drink? I don't like hot drinks. Just curious.