Perk Up Your Coffee!

Coffee is a popular drink that millions of people around the world enjoy. The different ways to drink coffee are what make it one of the most versatile beverages that you can make. Here are a few ways to perk up your coffee for a delicious treat day or night!

Sweet Sipping

Coffee is known for having a bold flavor when it’s black, unless you opt for a milder brew. If you desire a sweeter taste, there are several ways to do this. The first one is to add some sugar to your coffee. You can add granulated, raw, or even brown sugar for more flavor and sweetness.

Artificial sweeteners are also an option. You can use these little packets to get a sweet flavor without having the side effects from too much sugar. Many of them are made of aspartame, so if you are sensitive to it, you may not be able to use this option.

If you wish to sweeten your coffee, but worry about your waistline or have diabetes, you can also try using Stevia in place of sugar. This product is naturally derived from plants and is a great artificial sweetener. Stevia can be purchased in most health food stores and grocery stores.

Honey is another great additive for some coffee drinks. It not only adds sweetness, but a richer flavor to your drink depending on the kind you use. Feel free to experiment with everything from wild to clover honey.

One that is similar but less viscous than honey is agave nectar. This is another sweet additive that is derived from a plant. It has been shown to not boost blood sugar, which usually makes it a better choice for diabetics.

Full of Flavor

There are other ways to improve your coffee aside from adding sugar or sugar substitutes. You can add all kinds of flavor additions to your coffee.

Chocolate is one of the most used flavorings in coffee. That is why many popular drinks like mocha include it. You can use any kind of melted chocolate or chocolate syrup you wish. For a bit more antioxidants, try adding dark chocolate. White chocolate is another great addition.

Try using flavored milks. Chocolate milk can work wonders in your coffee. You can even use flavored milk alternatives like almond, coconut, and soy. Many of them come in chocolate, vanilla, and other flavors.

Creamers are some of the more common ways to add some different flavors to your coffee. They are usually made of cream and feature both classic and special flavors. Some classic flavors like French vanilla, hazelnut, amaretto, and Irish cream. There are several now that include lots of chocolate flavors based on decadent desserts and candies like white chocolate raspberry, various chocolate candy-inspired flavors like Hershey’s and York Peppermint Patties. During the holidays, you should be able to find some tasty limited flavors. These only come out at certain times during the year. Many of them have pecan, maple, cookie, pumpkin, or peppermint flavors.

If you are not into the thickness, richness, or dairy of the coffee creamers above, there are several varieties that you can get in powder form. You can just add these to hot coffee, mix them up, and enjoy. You can better control how much flavor you want with these.

There are also coffee syrups. These are similar to simple syrups. They generally come in a bottle and include classic flavors like vanilla and caramel. The flavor is usually pretty concentrated in these so a little tends to go a long way.

One thing that many people overlook is how easy it is to add flavor to your coffee through the grounds. Most people have heard of adding salt to get rid of the grounds’ bitterness, but you can make your own flavored coffee by adding other spices to the grounds. Some popular choices are cloves, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.

One of the easiest, but still uncommon methods for more flavorful coffee is buying beans and grounds that are already flavored. many of them include flavors that were mentioned above, but they tend to be subtler and smoother than those additions. You can even blend two or more to make your own flavored blended coffee.

Coffee Connoisseur

You can boost your coffee drinking experience by learning how to make different coffee drinks. This can also help you learn coffee jargon for ordering coffee drinks when you’re out. Try learning how to make simple, popular drinks like espresso and Americanos. Then, you can try your hands at making drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, and more. Then you can use this knowledge to make your own delicious varieties anytime you want to!

Perky Presentation

Coffee is not only about taste and smell, but about appearance. You can easily dress up your coffee to have a more enjoyable beverage. This is also a great thing to know how to do for parties and get-togethers. It can be fun to impress your friends with your simple, yet attractive looking coffee presentations.

You can easily find some great coffee cups and mugs that fit your style and personality. There are very few stores that don’t have some types of cups, so try getting some that you like or that fit a theme. The holidays is a great time to find some limited-edition themed coffee cups and mugs.

Another important visual component is the garnish. Coffee garnishes can take any shape or form. Some common ones included whipped cream, cherries, chocolate shavings, chocolate or caramel syrups. During the holidays, you can sprinkle a little nutmeg, add candies, or even cinnamon sticks! Be creative with your garnishes!

You should also consider the coffee in your cup. Try think about adding designs to your coffee drinks. Adding designs to coffee drinks like lattes is a great way to step up your after-dinner coffee service. With a little bit of practice, you will be able to produce pretty patterns and designs to give your coffee that special touch. Experiment with milk and melted chocolate to practice techniques.

For better iced coffee presentations, consider the ice cubes that you use. Regular ice cubes are known to water down an iced coffee. That’s no good. For better iced coffee flavor and presentation, try freezing some of your coffee into ice cube trays. They will not only make your beverages look better, but when they melt, they will add more flavor . They also won’t water down your drink. For a bit more creativity, Try looking for ice cube trays in different sizes and shapes.

There are so many more ways to perk up your coffee. A little bit of experimentation is in order to find what combinations work best for you. Have fun!