Saturday, May 21, 2016

The Best and Sweetest Coffee Splurges

If you're a fellow caffeine addict, such as myself, you know that the morning stop to the coffee shop is the jumpstart that every day needs.  But the problem is coffee isn't free, and spending money on several cups a day can get expensive, especially if you're also a fan of the deliciously sweet drinks that almost don't count as coffee anymore.  Usually I try to stick to black coffee in the morning, saving me money and calories.  However, maybe after I get a paycheck, or any other silly reason I suddenly feel like I have bucket loads of money I always splurge on the sugary drinks.  Here are my absolute favorites, if you're feeling super crazy you could even try making some on your own!

1. Iced Caramel Latte

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It's a pretty basic order, but it's still one of my favorites.  Espresso, steamed milk, and caramel- yes please!  They're perfect for a hot summer day or pretty much anytime in my personal opinion.   

2. Café Mocha

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Pretty much just hot milk, espresso, and chocolate- so pretty much flat out amazing.

5. Cortado

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A Cortado is a delicious drink that consists of mostly espresso and mix it lightly with some hot milk.  Its super tasty and the word itself actually the past participle of the word cortar meaning to dilute.

6. Affogato

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Yes it's technically a dessert, but who the hell cares, it has espresso.  All you need is some vanilla gelato (or just regular ice cream) and a shot of espresso to make this uber dank dessert.
Bonus it has caffeine- so it's a tasty energy treat!

7. Coconut Oil Coffee

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2 cups of hot coffee, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and suddenly you have some seriously dank coffee.  Healthy, sweet, and delicious if you're looking to spice up your morning routine this is a great way to start!

8. Pumpkin Spiced Latte

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Once again, a little basic but crazy f**king delicious! 

9. Eggnog Latte

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It doesn't need to be the Christmas season for a delicious eggnog latte.  Sure this isn't you're typical Starbucks order but this amazing treat is actually surprisingly easy to make at home.  All you need is milk, eggnog, nutmeg, and espresso. 

10. White Chocolate Latte

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A great addition to the sweet treat cheat sheet, a white chocolate latte is delicious and caffeinated- pretty much the best of both worlds (unintentional Hannah Montana song drop).  For a great homemade recipe click here- it's simple and great!

11. Brown Sugar Caramel Latte

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This dank little drink only takes about 5 minutes to prepare and it's definitely worth the extra effort in the morning.  First pour the coffee into a mug and mix in the caramel sauce (consisting of brown sugar and caramel ice cream).  Then whip milk until frothy, then pour the frothy half-n-half on top and bon appetite!

12. Irish Crème and Coffee

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Just add Bailey's!