I love coffee! A coffee out at a cute coffee stand, coffee shop, or even a Starbucks is such a treat to me. Brewing coffee at home is pretty simple, but I could argue that coffee out tastes so much better.
Growing up, my parents had a fully automatic espresso machine at home. They would drink the same thing every day: 2 shots of espresso with a splash of milk. If they were feeling really adventurous they might use half & half, or if they were feeling really tired it would be 4 shots of espresso. As I got older and started drinking coffee myself I only ever had flavored coffee drinks while I was out and about. I love strong coffee and the flavor of espresso, but now I also love trying new flavors in my coffee.
The money for a coffee drink out everyday can really add up... (that cuts into my spending for new clothes!) Taylor invested in a
new espresso machine for my birthday last year and lately I've been experimenting with coffee concoctions and trying my hand at recreating some of my favorite drinks. Guys,
it's so easy to make yummy coffee shop quality drinks at home!
You don't have to have a fancy espresso machine to make delicious coffee at home, but a lot of the recipes that I'm going to share with you today are best when made with espresso versus drip coffee.
This is the espresso machine that we have from Amazon, but I have used
this machine before too and it's significantly less expensive. My parents have
this fully automatic machine and it's a dream!
Here are 30 of some of my favorite coffee flavor combos/ drinks that you can make from home too! Keep in mind that amount of flavor syrups, sauces, and chocolates will differ on your personal taste. I prefer to use
Torani brand syrups and
Ghirardelli brand ground chocolates.
- Vanilla Honey Almond Latte= 2 shots of espresso + vanilla syrup + almond syrup + honey + steamed milk
- Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha "Pink Coffee"= 2 shots of espresso + raspberry syrup + ground white chocolate powder + steamed milk
- Almond Joy= 2 shots of espresso + coconut syrup + almond syrup + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- Coco-Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + coconut syrup + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- S'mores Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + hazelnut syrup + toasted marshmallow syrup + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- Salted Caramel Latte= 2 shots of espresso + vanilla syrup + sea salt + caramel sauce + steamed milk
- Turtle Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + hazelnut, almond, or pecan syrup + caramel sauce + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- Chai Latte= 2 shots of espresso + vanilla syrup + concentrated chai mix + steamed milk
- Caramel Vanilla Latte= 2 shots of espresso + vanilla syrup + caramel sauce + steamed milk
- Raspberry Almond Latte= 2 shots of espresso + almond syrup + raspberry syrup + steamed milk
- Blackberry Vanilla Latte= 2 shots of espresso + vanilla syrup + blackberry syrup + steamed milk
- Caramel Marshmallow Latte= 2 shots of espresso + vanilla syrup + toasted marshmallow syrup + caramel sauce + steamed milk
- Chocolate Covered Cherry Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + cherry syrup + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- Caramel Toffee Latte= 2 shots of espresso + toffee syrup + caramel sauce + steamed milk
- Peppermint Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + peppermint syrup + ground white chocolate + steamed milk
- Hazelnut Latte= 2 shots of espresso + hazelnut syrup + steamed milk
- Heath Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + toffee syrup + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- Thin Mint Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + creme de menthe syrup + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + strawberry syrup + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- Toffee Nut Latte= 2 shots of espresso + toffee syrup + hazelnut syrup + steamed milk
- Hazelnut "Nutella" Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + hazelnut syrup + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- White Chocolate Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + ground white chocolate + steamed milk
- Blackberry Mocha= 2 shots of espresso + blackberry syrup + ground semisweet chocolate + steamed milk
- Caramel Brulee Latte= 2 shots of espresso + vanilla syrup + caramel sauce + steamed milk
- French Toast Latte= 2 shots of espresso + vanilla syrup + toffee syrup + maple syrup + steamed milk + dash of cinnamon
- Flavored Iced Coffee= 2 shots of espresso + coffee ice cubes + flavor of choice + milk
- Pumpkin Spice Latte= 2 shots of espresso + pumpkin spice syrup + caramel sauce + steamed milk + dash of cinnamon
- Snickerdoodle Latte= 2 shots of espresso + vanilla syrup + ground white chocolate + steamed milk + dash of cinnamon
- Cookie Dough Frappe= 2 shots of espresso + ice cubes + refrigerated edible cookie dough + chocolate chip cookie syrup + milk
- Maple Nut Latte= 2 shots of espresso + maple syrup + pecan syrup + steamed milk
Now that you've read all 30 of these easy recipes, I challenge you to try 7 this week! Download the weekly menu here or click on the image below to display this week's coffee menu in your kitchen. Don't forget that National Coffee Day is September 29th!
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