The cost of everything seems to be going up, including the price of our favourite cup of caffeinated goodness. It is getting harder and harder to justify that hit to our budget, but how are we to go on without our morning cup of bliss? No worries, at GetLocal.ie, we have found ways for you to wake up and smell the coffee beans without your wallet taking a huge hit. Below you will find a list of how to make your favourite brews like a professional barista with less costly consequences.
getlocal.ieCold Brew With Cold Foam
When making a cold brew at home, you need to steep ground coffee in water for at least 12 hours in a cold brew maker. So be sure to plan for your craving. To make cold brew with cold foam like a barista, do the following:
- Make your cold brew coffee.
- Make your cold foam by combining 2 tbsp skim milk, 1 tbsp of heavy cream, and 1tbsp of the sweetener of your choice into a milk frother. Be sure to set the frother to the cold foam setting.
- Pour your delicious cold brew into a glass and add the cold foam on top.
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Vanilla Sweet Cream With Cold Foam
Since you already have some cold brew, let’s make another delicious coffee. Follow the steps below to enjoy a delightful vanilla sweet cream cold foam:
- Mix ¼ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup milk, and 1 tbsp of vanilla syrup in a glass.
- Fill the glass with ice, pour cold brew coffee in, add the sweet vanilla cream, and stir!
Iced Vanilla Latte
If pre-making your brew 12 hours in advance isn’t your jam, you might want to try the ultra simple Iced Vanilla Latte. Who said being a barista meant being complicated? Not us. This recipe has espresso, which means more of a jolt and less of a wait! Here is how to make an Iced Vanilla Latte:
- Make two shots (¼ cup) of espresso with an espresso machine or Moka Pot and set aside to cool.
- Grab your glass and add ice cubes and 1tbsp of vanilla syrup.
- Pour in your espresso and fill the glass to the top with milk.
- Stir it!
Cinnamon Dolce Latte
It is time to move on to hot coffee recipes, and we are starting it off deliciously with the Cinnamon Dolce Latte. If you have more of a sweet tooth, this java is definitely for you. Make your tasty brew with these simple steps:
- Brew your favourite coffee.
- Brew ½ cup of espresso and add 1tsp of vanilla syrup.
- Mix ground cinnamon and white sugar together to make cinnamon sugar.
- Add your coffee, espresso, and 1 cup of milk to your glass.
- Give it a stir, top with cream, and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Having coffee is excellent, but seasonal coffee is even better, especially with you making it at home like a true barista. The Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL for short, has been the go-to autumn favourite since its first appearance to the world in 2003. Not to mention a social media celebrity, seriously #PSL has over 2 million posts and counting. Follow the steps below, and you will be on your way to a mouthful of autumn and Instagram-worthy photo ops.
- Mix 1 tsp ground allspice, 1 tsp ground cloves, 1tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 2 tsp ground cinnamon and set aside. You just made your pumpkin spice, which you can also discover already made.
- Brew a double shot of espresso (¼ cup).
- Combine 1tbsp pumpkin puree, ¼ tsp pumpkin spice, and 1 cup of milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove from heat, pour into your mug, and add espresso with 1 tsp of maple syrup.
- Top with whipped cream and your pumpkin spice seasoning.
Peppermint Mocha
Before the PSL, there was the holly jolly peppermint mocha. If you are a fan of chocolate, coffee, and everything Christmas, then this coffee was made for you. Now, you can make it yourself and be able to celebrate your favourite time of year no matter what the date is. Follow the steps below for a cup of cheer:
- Brew ¼ cup of espresso.
- Make a mint simple syrup by placing ½ cup of sugar, ½ cup of water, and 1/2 cup of mint leaves over the stovetop on medium heat until all the sugar has dissolved. Keep stirring, as you don’t want the sugar to burn.
- Mix the espresso with your mint simple syrup and add 1 tbsp of chocolate sauce.
- Steam 1 cup of milk with your milk frother or on the stovetop.
- Combine mint, chocolate-flavoured espresso, and steamed milk into your cup.
- Top with whipped cream and chocolate curls or red and green sprinkles!
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