Flavored Coffee Syrup Adds A New Dimension To Beans

Flavored coffee syrup is a popular addition to any coffee beverage and a welcome change for any regular coffee drinker. Whether you are looking to satisfy a sweet tooth or just want something different, flavored coffee syrups put a great kick into any drink. If you own a coffee business, these syrups are another great way to attract customers, allowing them to customize their own drinks so they can enjoy exactly the flavors that their taste buds desire.

Coffee, of course, has a wonderful taste itself, but it also acts as a catalyst for many other flavors. The growth in popularity of flavored coffee is testament to coffee's versatility and strength. People today have come to expect variety and certainly flavored coffee offers them a choice. Flavored syrups means that coffee drinkers can enjoy their beverage all day in a host of different ways.

The best flavored coffee syrups are made from all natural ingredients. The chemical additives and preservatives found in some syrups can distort or hide the flavor of the coffee, while all natural flavors will simply enhance a beverage. Although all natural syrups are more expensive, they are worth the investment as your customers will surely taste the difference and come back time after time for more.

There are four different groups of syrups. The most popular syrups are the vanilla based, which include nut and creme flavors like Irish creme and hazelnut. These flavors go well with just about any type of coffee, and can even be used to sweeten a cappuccino or latte. Chocolate is the next most popular flavoring group, followed by the fruit and spice flavors. It is always a good idea to have an offering from each group so your customers can experience different flavors (and spend more!)

Today, more than 100 different and delicious flavorings lace the coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, and frappes. To say the least, flavored coffee has become an interesting and fast growing area of the coffee market. Blends such as Irish Creme, French Vanilla, Hazelnut and even Macadamia Nut grace the shelves of both coffee specialty shops and home kitchens alike.

The concept of adding flavors to enhance the taste of coffee is, by no means, a new craze. Arabs began flavoring their coffee with cardamom hundreds of years ago, Africans experimented with citrus flavors, and South Americans enjoyed a hint of cinnamon in their cups.

Flavored coffee syrups are highly concentrated, so a little goes quite a long way â?" this makes it very cost effective for the cafĂ© owner. One half-ounce shot of syrup is usually adequate to flavor an entire coffee drink. These syrups are available from most coffee suppliers; if you are a new retail or business customer, they will often send you samples to allow you to taste them for yourself; this way you can choose the best tasting syrup product for your customers. This is the fun part â?" then you have to sell them!

Looking for information about Coffee? Go to: http://www.dkcoffee.com DK Coffee is published by Julie Carter The Complete A to Z Of Coffee Resources Check out more Coffee related articles at: http://www.dkcoffee.com/archive

In The News:


SanFranciscoSentinel.com

Station Square Starbucks to close, coffee giant says
Bizjournals.com, NC - Jul 18, 2008
The Seattle-based coffee giant has announced the second wave of the 600 stores slated for closure will include the Bessemer Court Starbucks in Station ...
Woman petitions to keep local coffee place [57 mins ago] NewsOK.com (subscription)
UCO plans new campus coffee location Edmond Sun
BUSINESS: Starbucks Coffee locations in Easton, Seaford to close Delmarva Daily Times
KOAT - Reutersall 748 news articles

Coffee And Cigarette Consumption Are High Among AA Attendees
Science Daily (press release) - 17 hours ago
While AA participants are reportedly notorious for their coffee drinking and cigarette smoking, very little research has quantified their consumption of ...

KOMO News

Police Officer Fired Over Free Coffee Demands
Local6.com, FL - 21 hours ago
An internal police investigation found that Daytona Lt. Major Garvin received free coffee for about two years from a city Starbucks coffee store. ...
Fla. cop canned after Starbucks accuses him of demanding free coffee USA Today
Cop fired; Starbucks says he took fancy coffee Trading Markets (press release)
Florida Police Officer Fired For Demanding Free Starbucks Coffee AHN
WZTV - ShortNews.comall 367 news articles

Rose Garden couple go 'barefoot' at coffee roasting headquarters
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - 13 hours ago
However, Newbom's sense of humor doesn't extend to the coffee his company roasts. There he's serious. Serious to the point of roasting about 2 tons of ...

Many Recovering Alcoholics Depend on Coffee, Cigarettes
U.S. News & World Report, DC - 19 hours ago
By Steven Reinberg FRIDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- Of the more than 1 million Americans who join Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), almost all drink coffee and ...

Caribou Coffee ground down employee tips, lawsuit claims
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 16 hours ago
The most recent, filed in May against Caribou Coffee in Beltrami County, alleges the locally based specialty coffee giant violated state labor laws with its ...

Reuters

The final verdict on coffee
Reuters - 23 hours ago
By Terri Coles TORONTO (Reuters) -- If contradicting research has you wondering if coffee is healthy or harmful, the answer is simple: it depends. ...

Winston-Salem Journal

Caught on Tape: Car Crashes Into Wilkesboro Coffee Shop
WFMY News 2, NC - 18 hours ago
Wilkesboro, NC -- Eating at a coffee shop will never be the same for Wilkesboro's Kenneth Anderson. An out-of-control car slammed into The Coffee House and ...
Van blasts into Coffee House, injuring two Winston-Salem Journal
Vehicle goes into restaurant Wilkes Journal Patriot
Camera Captures Minivan Crashing Into Restaurant MyFox WGHP
WXii 12.comall 42 news articles

Starbucks closing two coffee houses
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, FL - 11 hours ago
Southwest Florida is losing two Starbucks in the closings announced by the big coffee maker, both of them in the region’s malls. ...
The Starbucks at Lakeland Square Mall Is One of The 600 Slated To ... The Ledger
Starbucks closing some stores on Suncoast WWSB ABC 7
6 area Starbucks closing Tampabay.com
Bradenton Herald - The Ledgerall 17 news articles

'Coffee for the long haul': Belleville shop aims for sustainability
Belleville News Democrat,  USA - 4 hours ago
BY LAURA GIRRESCH It's all in the name at the new Oregon Trail Roasting Co. cafe downtown: "Coffee for the long haul," the business' slogan goes. ...
coffee - Google News

Campfire Coffee Recipes

Want to know a few secrets to making a good... Read More

Coffee For Your Health

Many of us rely on coffee to get us going... Read More

Starbucks Product Review

Have you had the pleasure of tasting Starbucks new less... Read More

Kenya Coffee History

In Kenya coffee production dates back several hundred years. Coffee... Read More

Coffee in America

American coffee? Technically there is no such thing, at least... Read More

Your Kitchen Wants to be Sexy - Top 5 Snazzy, Sexy Coffee Makers that are Sensational

When it comes to coffee makers there are thousands to... Read More

English Coffee

With English Tea being a very familiar term, English coffee... Read More

Coffee and Asthma?

Here are some facts about the relationship between coffee and... Read More

10 Timeless Tips to a Perfect Cup of Coffee

Few quests in human history have so captivated men and... Read More

How to Make a Great Tasting Cup of Coffee - Its Not Rocket Science

There is good coffee and absolutely abysmal coffee. Both may... Read More

Coffee - How to Buy, Store, and Grind it for the Perfect Cup

In the early days of the coffee craze, before the... Read More

Does Your Morning Coffee Cause You Pain or Discomfort?

Does your morning coffee cause you pain? Are you frustrated... Read More

Tips For Choosing The Perfect Travel Mug

A good travel mug is a must when you need... Read More

Caffeine - I Bet You Didnt Know This! Health and Nutrition!

What exactly is caffeine? It is a colorless, somewhat bitter... Read More

6 Delicious Coffee Recipes

Do you love coffee? Most of us do. In this... Read More

Coffee Cupping For The Fun Of It

Coffee cupping is a method to compare the different characteristics... Read More

Diabetes and the Preventive Power of Coffee!

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most rapidly... Read More

Gourmet Coffee Stops Decrease Gas Mileage;Home Brewed Premium Coffee Reduce Traffic Congestion

A researcher has stirred up the commuter coffee mug with... Read More

A Little Secret Your Dentist Doesnt Want You To Know

Most dentist, particular those who specialize in cosmetic dentistry love... Read More

La Minita Coffee ? It?s in the Green Beans

La Minita; Spanish for "The Little Gold Mine" says it... Read More

Coffee Roasting: Learning the Fundamental Art of Making Coffee Can be Fun

Coffee roasting from light to very dark, is an art... Read More

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Coffee Consumption

Coffee is heavily studied, but study results contradict one another.... Read More

Portrait of a Barista

The barista is the Italian word for the skilled person... Read More

3 Simple Tips For Making Perfect Coffee

Want to brew the perfect cup of coffee?Here are 3... Read More

How to Make Restaurant Quality Coffee At Home

Have you ever wondered how restaurants get their coffee to... Read More