Your coffee at home can be just as exciting as the drinks you get from your favorite coffee shop. With a few coffee hacks, you can be the lead barista of your at-home coffee bar. Bonus: You can save money on your caffeine fix by making your own syrups and mix-ins, or utilizing leftovers wisely. You don’t have to waste a drop of that precious liquid gold.
Simple Syrup
Stop buying simple syrup! It costs less than a bag of sugar to make your own. This oh-so-luscious coffee sweetener requires just two ingredients, and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make — and with multiple methods that suit your lifestyle. It’s versatile, too: You can use to sweeten cocktails, iced tea, desserts and so much more.
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Sweet Cold Foam
Elevate your cold brew and iced coffee beverages with the addition of a thick layer of sweet cold foam. Adding this creamy, frothy texture to the top of your drink takes your coffee to the next level.
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Simple Syrup Ice Cubes
Learn how to freeze simple syrup and you’ll never have to waste leftovers again. This convenient storage method is really easy too!
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Mocha Syrup
If you’ve never tried making your own chocolate syrup at home, you’re missing out! It’s better than store-bought and you can pour it over your ice cream or mix up your morning coffee. Even better? This homemade syrup is made with five simple ingredients and no dairy or corn syrup. It is ready to use in just a few minutes!
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Homemade Coffee Creamer
Ditch those expensive, processed, store-bought creamers and make your own rich, homemade coffee creamers at home in just 5 minutes. You can make it as sweet as you like, every single time.
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Chai Syrup
Make a dirty chai at home with this easy-to-make Chai Syrup. You can capture the flavors of your favorite chai tea right in your homemade latte or cup of coffee.
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Cold Brew Coffee
Once you know how to make homemade Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, you’ll never buy it again! With just two ingredients, it’s easy and budget-friendly to make with your favorite coffee beans.
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Coffee Ice Cubes
Coffee ice cubes are the perfect solution to watered down iced coffee and lattes. They’ll also cool down hot coffee — especially useful for a too-well-insulated travel mug on the go. Freeze today’s leftover brew to save your cuppa later!
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Coffee Soda
Cool down and perk up with a refreshing Coffee Soda. This vanilla-flavored coffee drink is sweet and bubbly. It’s a delicious afternoon-pick-me-up on days when you don’t want to drink a hot coffee. It’s a great one for using up leftover coffee or cold brew.
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Vanilla Simple Syrup
Want a vanilla latte just like Starbucks’? You can make it at home for less than the cost of a latte and only three ingredients. Sweeten your coffee creations with this easy, delicious and budget-friendly vanilla syrup.
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French Press Coffee
If your morning cup could use a boost, try a different method. French Press Coffee is a delicious, full-bodied and velvety brew to enjoy every morning. You’ll need a French press coffee maker, but with one sip of this ultra-rich, smooth brew and you may never go back to drip coffee again.
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Flavored Coffee Syrups
Level up your drinks with some homemade Flavored Coffee Syrups. These easy, flavored simple syrup recipes are sure to take your barista game up a notch without breaking the bank.
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