Coffee is loved by more than one generation of humanity. In many countries there are traditional recipes for its preparation, and in addition to them there are original, author’s ones. In America and Europe, in addition to the classics, a drink with the addition of syrups is popular. The fashion for it spread in the second half of the last century. What is the beauty of this combination? The taste of the toppings is pronounced and very sweet. It perfectly sets off the strength and aroma of coffee, softens bitterness or sourness.
There are different recipes for making a coffee drink. Depending on them and the consistency of the sweet ingredient, it can be added to a ready-made mixture (including milk) or to an empty cup, after which freshly brewed grains are poured into it.
Difference between syrup and topping
It would seem, what difference does it make what is added to coffee as a source of additional sweetness and taste? As a rule, coffee shops have toppings and syrups that are of little distinction to the average consumer.
The first product can have both liquid and solid consistency. This concept includes everything that completes the dish, prepares it for serving, is at the top, which is what the root “top” itself says. Solid toppings include various confectionery sprinkles, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts. Liquid topping for coffee has a consistency much thicker than syrup, is less soluble in liquids, but at the same time gives a richer taste.
Syrup is a concentrate, the main components of which are water and sugar. Usually it is added to the drink itself, mixed with it until smooth. Flavoring additives and dyes create types of syrups from a common base for all of them.
Try making Caramel Coffee. We have collected the best recipes that will not leave you indifferent!
Mulled wine
Mulled wine is a hot drink based on red wine with honey and spices, which has already become traditional in our area. Its preparation according to all the rules takes quite a lot of time, and the selection of spices, as well as the selection of the right quantity of them, requires some experience. Mulled wine syrup will help simplify and speed up this task. With its help, you can prepare a fragrant Christmas drink in a matter of minutes and do not go wrong with the proportions of spices: just add the syrup to the wine heated to 70-80°.
You can also prepare a non-alcoholic variation of mulled wine. To do this, syrup is added to heated water, but it is better to use cherry, grape or apple juice. This will make the drink more rich.
This solution allows you to quickly and without loss of quality not only prepare aromatic mulled wine at home, but also serve a huge number of visitors at Christmas fairs and festivities, and the small consumption of syrup can significantly reduce the cost of the drink.
This syrup is presented on our website in a volume of 1 liter, but in different containers:
- Mulled wine syrup 1 liter PET;
- Mulled wine syrup 1 liter glass.
Topping for coffee
What is most often added to coffee? We have compiled a list of the most common ones.
Walnut
Many buyers, wondering which syrup to choose, choose nut syrup. It goes well with drinks that do not contain milk, as it highlights the natural bitterness of the grain. There are several types of nut syrups. Hazelnut, almond, pistachio, and chestnut are a special autumn offer.
Nut topping for coffee
When it comes to topping a drink, nut topping is better than syrup. It is more natural and its taste is richer. Lately, coffee shop owners have come up with the unusual idea of using peanut butter as a nut topping. It makes the structure of the drink creamy and tender, enveloping the mouth.
Caramel
This type has soft milky notes combined with moderate sweetness. It will complement creamy raf, latte or cappuccino well. You can often find the “salted caramel” subtype, which makes the classic syrup more unusual because it combines two opposing tastes.
Caramel topping for coffee
Condensed milk is sometimes used as a caramel sweetener. It is often used to make Vietnamese coffee. For decoration, crunchy small caramel crumbs are sometimes added to the top of whipped cream.
Coffee prepared according to the following recipe will have an unusual taste:
Take a couple of teaspoons of ground coffee, pour into a coffee pot and add cold water. Remove just before boiling. Pour this coffee base into a glass and add citrus juice in a 2:1 ratio. Top with 1 part caramel syrup. In hot weather, can be supplemented with ice cubes or frozen juice
In Europe, this drink is known as “orange bumble.”
Vanilla
It is a timeless classic because it has a less obvious taste and fades into the background relative to the main coffee taste. As a rule, the syrup is already felt in the aftertaste and aroma of the drink. This additive most often becomes part of cold coffee cocktails, and is also included in the vanilla-cream raffa.
Vanilla drink recipe:
If you have vanilla sugar at home, we suggest you prepare aromatic vanilla coffee with whipped cream.
For this you need: ground coffee (2 teaspoons), whipped cream, vanilla sugar (2 teaspoons), dark chocolate (to taste).
First, we prepare coffee in a Turk: pour the ground beans into the cezve, fill it with cold water and bring it to a boil on the stove. We don’t wait for the first bubbles of boiling water; we remove it from the stove at the stage of the rising coffee cap. Pour black coffee into a glass, add vanilla sugar and stir until it is completely dissolved. Decorate with a large top of whipped cream and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.
Chocolate
In coffee shops you can find the additive “bitter chocolate” - more tart and rich, as well as “milk chocolate” - more delicate and soft. It is impossible to imagine mochaccino without this syrup. Often, cocoa powder or melted chocolate is added in addition to it.
Chocolate topping for coffee
Natural chocolate is often used as a sweetener. It can be in the form of chocolate chips or in the form of melted chocolate. In the second case, it will be thicker than chocolate syrup and will give the coffee the strongest chocolate flavor.
Spicy coffee with chocolate topping
In cold weather, we often use coffee as a pleasant way to warm up. In order to increase its warming effect, it is worth supplementing it with spices.
To prepare this drink you will need: ground natural coffee (2 tsp), spices to your taste (cinnamon, ginger, star anise, anise, cardamom, chili powder), chocolate syrup or dark chocolate.
First prepare the coffee base. To do this, pour coffee and spices into the pot. Pour in cold water and bring almost to a boil. During this time, the spices will give the drink all its taste and aroma. Pour the black coffee into a cup and add either syrup or a few chocolate chips. For chocolate, stir until completely dissolved. Serve the drink hot, garnished with a whole cinnamon stick.
Cuban coffee with chocolate syrup
This drink is a variation on the theme of coffee with syrup. It is quite simple to prepare.
All you need: ground coffee beans, water and chocolate flavored syrup.
Brew black coffee as you are used to doing, pour it from the Turk into a cup and add 2 teaspoons of syrup. Stir and enjoy!
Iced coffee latte with vanilla syrup
Iced coffee is more of a cocktail than a classic drink.
Ingredients for making a delicious vanilla latte: ground beans (2 tsp), milk, vanilla syrup, chocolate chips, ice.
Make classic black coffee. Heat the milk, whisk if possible. Pour the coffee into a glass, add a few teaspoons of syrup. Adjust sweetness to your liking. Stir. Add whipped milk. Place ice cubes, or preferably frozen milk, in a glass. This way the taste of the drink will remain rich and not watery.
Coffee with milk and syrup
If you add syrup to coffee with milk, remember some rules. It is best to diversify dairy drinks with sweet additives with the taste of nuts, caramel, chocolate, and confectionery (apple pie, cookies, popcorn). They have a rich flavor without excess acid, which can cause the milk to curdle. The following syrups are on the black list for dairy drinks: lemon, lime, green apple.
Chocolate coffee with ice cream
If you are in doubt about which coffee to choose, try combining the two most delicious options: ice and mochaccino.
For this you need: ground coffee beans (a couple of teaspoons), half a glass of milk, vanilla or chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, ice
Brew black coffee. Pour the coffee into a glass and add syrup to taste. Pour milk into this mixture. Stir. Add a few ice cubes. Decorate with whipped cream, chocolate or coconut flakes.
Instant coffee with cinnamon and syrup
Coffee recipes with syrups are based only on coffee beans. But is it possible to do anything if only freeze-dried food is available? This is not a problem, just prepare the drink as you are used to, add milk and syrup to taste. Pour the mixture into a blender, add ice and blend. Pour into a glass and top with cinnamon.
Warming drink with orange juice
To prepare such a drink, you will not need much effort.
Take the following ingredients: ground coffee (2 tsp), orange, cinnamon.
Peel the zest from the orange. Mix coffee, zest and cinnamon in a pot, add water and bring to a boil. Squeeze the juice from the orange. Pour in the juice and coffee alternately and stir.
Espresso with syrup: classic recipe
Coffee syrups and toppings are a must for dairy drinks. However, espresso with a sweet twist can also taste very good!
To prepare it, you need to brew a single 60 milliliter espresso, and then add 20 milliliters of syrup to it. The best combinations will be the following: mint, lavender, lemon.
Description of preparation:
The bright, unforgettable aroma of coffee with syrup will lift your spirits in the morning, especially if you have mint syrup on hand.
You can create it yourself using a recipe on the website or purchase it at any store or supermarket. If desired, warm milk is added to the coffee: regular or whipped into a fluffy foam using a press or mixer. Determine the ratio of ground coffee and water to your taste! Purpose: For breakfast / Afternoon snack Main ingredient: Dairy products / Milk Dish: Drinks / Coffee
Famous brands of syrups
Among coffee shops there is a rating of syrups, in which they are distributed according to quality and popularity. Let's talk about the most famous:
Syrups for Monin coffee.
Their prices are moderate. The range of flavors is wider than that of any other manufacturer. The disadvantages include the not entirely natural composition.
Teisseire.
A French manufacturer, the distinctive feature of its syrups is high quality. The only drawback is that syrups from this company are rarely found on supermarket shelves.
Delight.
The coffee additive is made in America. It differs in that it contains a small amount of calories. The most popular flavors are: toffee, chocolate, caramel, nut.
Delicious combinations
The syrup is suitable for coffee if its smell does not interrupt the coffee bouquet, but emphasizes it. A properly selected additive should be in harmony with espresso, so it is used based on the description of the blend. All additional components must be compatible with each other. The variety of tastes can be combined into several groups:
- Fruit and berry. The largest group, which includes banana, strawberry, blackberry, orange and other flavors.
- With the taste of desserts. The most common is chocolate. Tiramisu, caramel, and ice cream are also in demand. There's also gingerbread and creme brulee.
- Nut. Almond and hazelnut, more exotic pistachio, coconut and macadamia go well with espresso.
- Spicy. Cinnamon and vanilla are used not only in their natural form, but also in syrups.
Recommendations for using different flavors:
- caramel is good in coffee and milk drinks: cappuccino, latte;
- chocolate is indispensable in mochaccino, harmonizes with strong Turkish coffee;
- berry additives are combined with Arabica coffee brewed in a French press;
- vanilla is considered a universal additive. It can eliminate the excessive bitterness of Robusta and make the sourness of Arabica less pronounced;
- The aromas of amaretto, almond, lime, lemon, cinnamon are suitable for bitter robusta;
- The nutty flavor makes the espresso even more expressive.
Everyone can discover delicious combinations through testing and experimentation. For such purposes, they produce sets of coffee syrups - several small bottles.
Homemade syrup recipes
Syrups from well-known manufacturers are good for chain places. They guarantee a decent taste of drinks. However, you can make a sweet addition to your drink at home.
Classic base
Ingredients:
400 grams of granulated sugar, 0.5 liters of water, vanillin on the tip of a knife.
Preparation:
Mix sugar and water in a thick-walled saucepan and boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly. Continue doing this until the mixture changes color to caramel. After this, test the syrup: drop it on a plate and see if it spreads. If the drop holds its shape, the syrup is ready. Add vanilla and leave to cool.
To add variety to your syrups, experiment with adding citrus zest, spices, extracts, and flavorings to the base.
Don't be afraid to try new things in coffee shops and at home. Try using syrups at home too. They will add additional flavors to your usual coffee, and for a moment you will feel like a real barista.
Irina
Hello, I'm Irina. I have been a coffee expert for over 15 years. Over the past 6 years, I have tried every coffee there is to try and even opened my own coffee shop. Join me on this journey to learn more about coffee at Pokofemanim.ru
