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Café-style drinks on a budget: froth, pump, pour.
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Coffee-shop syrups
Vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, pumpkin spice and more: café syrups for lattes and cold brew at pennies a drink.
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Coffee-shop38 min
Vanilla Syrup
warm vanilla · creamy · floral
Coffee-shop22 min
Lavender Syrup
floral · honeyed · herbal
Coffee-shop8 min
Brown Sugar Syrup
molasses · toffee · warm
Coffee-shop8 min
Chocolate Syrup (Mocha Syrup for Coffee)
dark cocoa · bittersweet · vanilla
Coffee-shop17 min
Caramel Syrup
toasted sugar · butterscotch · slightly bitter
Coffee-shop1 hr 2 min
Cinnamon Syrup
warm · sweet spice · woody
Coffee-shop35 min
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
pumpkin · cinnamon · clove
Coffee-shop25 min
Chai Syrup
warm spice · cardamom · malty tea
Coffee-shop49 min
Banana Bread Syrup
ripe banana · brown sugar · warm spice
Coffee-shop1 hr 22 min
Hazelnut Syrup
toasted nut · praline · brown sugar
Coffee-shop30 min
Pistachio Syrup
buttery · nutty · creamy
Coffee-shop16 min
Peppermint Syrup
cool peppermint · clean · candy cane
Coffee-shop5 min
Sugar-Free Simple Syrup (Allulose)
clean · lightly sweet · no aftertaste
Coffee-shop37 min
Gingerbread Syrup
molasses · ginger · clove
Coffee-shop20 min
Honey Lavender Syrup
floral · honeyed · soft herbal
Coffee-shop1 hr 17 min
Toasted Coconut Syrup
toasted coconut · nutty · buttery
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Coffee-shop at a glance
| Syrup | Time | Keeps | Best in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Syrup | 38 min | 3 weeks | Vanilla latte, Iced vanilla coffee |
| Lavender Syrup | 22 min | 2 weeks | Lavender latte, Lavender lemonade |
| Brown Sugar Syrup | 8 min | 3 weeks | Shaken espresso, Iced latte |
| Chocolate Syrup (Mocha Syrup for Coffee) | 8 min | 3 weeks | Café mocha, Iced mocha |
| Caramel Syrup | 17 min | 1 month | Caramel latte, Iced caramel coffee |
| Cinnamon Syrup | 1 hr 2 min | 3 weeks | Cinnamon latte, Old Fashioned |
| Pumpkin Spice Syrup | 35 min | 1 week | Pumpkin spice latte, Pumpkin cream cold foam |
| Chai Syrup | 25 min | 3 weeks | Chai latte, Iced chai latte |
| Banana Bread Syrup | 49 min | 1 week | Banana bread latte, Iced banana bread cold brew |
| Hazelnut Syrup | 1 hr 22 min | 2 weeks | Hazelnut latte, Iced hazelnut shaken espresso |
| Pistachio Syrup | 30 min | 1 week | Pistachio latte, Iced pistachio latte |
| Peppermint Syrup | 16 min | 1 month | Peppermint mocha, Peppermint hot chocolate |
| Sugar-Free Simple Syrup (Allulose) | 5 min | 3 weeks | Iced coffee & cold brew, Low-sugar margarita |
| Gingerbread Syrup | 37 min | 3 weeks | Gingerbread latte, Gingerbread cold brew |
| Honey Lavender Syrup | 20 min | 2 weeks | Honey lavender latte, Lavender honey lemonade |
| Toasted Coconut Syrup | 1 hr 17 min | 2 weeks | Toasted coconut iced latte, Coconut cold brew |
Shortcuts
Kits for these syrups
Home café · Better
One-touch milk foam and a tidy syrup station.
- Nespresso Aeroccino3 Milk Frother
- Nespresso VertuoPlus by De'Longhi with Aeroccino Frother
- Coffee Syrup Bottle Rack Organizer
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Home café · Best
Real espresso at home to go with your syrups.
- Espresso machine
- Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL)
- Ninja Luxe Café Premier Espresso Machine (ES601)
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Make it easier
Gear for these syrups
Glass Coffee Syrup Dispensers with Pumps (16.9 oz, set of 2)
A pump gives the same dose every press, so every latte tastes the same. Glass washes clean between flavors.
Best for Home coffee bars
Coffee Syrup Bottle Rack Organizer
Holds a row of syrup bottles upright with labels facing out beside the coffee maker. A tidy coffee bar in one piece.
Best for Organizing a coffee station
Budget
Budget
Zulay Kitchen Handheld Milk Frother
A battery wand that whips milk into foam in seconds for syrup lattes and cold foam. Costs less than two café drinks.
Best for Lattes and cold foam on a budget
Nespresso Aeroccino3 Milk Frother
One button makes hot foam, hot milk or cold foam. Add syrup to the cup first for café-level drinks with zero technique.
Best for Foolproof hot and cold foam