As the home of great flavoured coffee beans, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite ways to enjoy them. Not only do flavoured coffee beans make a delicious treat in a cup of coffee they also add depth and flavour to a range of coffee-based recipes.
We’ve popped together five of our favourite recipes and which flavoured beans we use to add something extra. Spice up your day with these tasty treats:
Iced Coffee
Starting off with a simple but delicious recipe for iced coffee. While we mainly enjoy it in summer, we know a dedicated group of iced-coffee drinkers drink it year-round, so here are two options for a flavoured iced-coffee kick.
You’ll Need
-Coffee beans
-Milk of your choice
-Ice
-Ice cream if you want to make it extra delicious
Flavoured Coffee we love with this
Summer- Dutch Vanilla for summery, vanilla vibes.
Winter- Ole Chocolate Mole for a rich, spicy take on iced goodness.
How to Make
Simply mix a shot of your flavoured coffee with ice, milk and ice cream, and you’ve got a flavoured iced coffee that’ll make your day.
Banoffee Smoothie
Start your day the smoothie way- with a Banoffee smoothie. Enjoy the taste of banana, toffee and coffee, all packed into one delicious smoothie. Make it as a breakfast treat or make ahead take it with you for a morning pick-me-up.
You’ll Need
-1 Banana
-¾ Cup Milk of your Choice
-A Shot of coffee
-Tsp Maple Syrup/Honey
-Ice
-Optional extra- a tsp chia seed or ½ cup of rolled oats
-Blender
Flavoured Coffee we love with this
For an ultra-toffee taste, we love Butterscotch Toffee
For hints of caramel and creamy coconut, Heavenly Delight
How to Make
Add all your ingredients to a blender or smoothie maker and mix on high for 45seconds. Drink on the go or enjoy while relaxing in your favourite place.
Espresso Martini
Day drinks, done! Let's move on to something you can celebrate with, enjoy on a night out or make at home for a weeknight treat.
You’ll Need
-50ml Espresso coffee
-50ml Kahlua
-100ml Vodka
-Ice
-1tbsp Sugar syrup if you like it sweeter
-Cocktail shaker or blender
Flavoured Coffee we love with this
For a deliciously almond twist, Amaretto Amour
For some truffle magic, Chocolate Truffle
How to Make
Pour all your ingredients into a cocktail shaker over a handful of ice, shake it like a polaroid picture (or until the outside of the shaker feels cold) and then strain into your glass and garnish with a few coffee beans.
Chocolate-Covered Coffee Beans
You’ll Need
-1 Cup of Coffee Beans
-1 Cup of Chocolate -any type you like
-Double boiler or a pot and a metal bowl to melt the chocolate in
-Baking paper or a silicone tray
Flavoured Coffee we love with this
For a hint of minty chocolate Chocolate Mint
To add a fruity touch Black Forest
How to Make
Melt the chocolate in the double boiler, or in a metal bowl on top of a pot full of boiling water. Stir it until it’s all melted and has a creamy consistency. Add in the beans and stir to coat them evenly. Once they are coated, spread them out on a tray lined with baking paper and leave them to cool and set. These also make a great gift idea for an easy-to-make handmade option.
Espresso Choc Chuck Cookies
You’ll Need-1 cup all-purpose flour
-1/2 tsp. baking soda
-1/4 tsp. salt
-9 Tbsp. Unsalted butter (softened)
-1/4 cup granulated sugar
-1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
-1 Tbsp. Coffee beans (finely ground dark roast- we can grind it for you!)
-1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
-1 large egg
-1 cup chocolate chunks (good-quality, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate)
-1 cup walnut pieces (toasted if desired)
-1/2 cup chocolate-covered espresso beans (finely chopped) make your own using the recipe above.
Flavoured Coffee we love with this
Uplevel the indulgence with Holy Caramel Fudge
Get a little nutty with Smooth Hazelnut
How to Make
This one requires a few more steps so here’ goes
1. Preheat the oven to 190C.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
3. Beat the butter on medium speed until it’s creamy (about 2mins) and gradually add the granulated sugars.
4. Add the coffee beans, vanilla and egg to the mixer scraping down the sides as needed.
5. Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture.
6. Remove the bowl from the mixer and fold in the nuts, choc chips and choc-covered coffee beans. (If you don’t know how to fold in we suggest watching Schitt’s Creek for instructions.)
7. Refrigerate for at least two hours and then let sit at room temp for 20min before baking.
8. On a baking paper lined tray, place blobs of 1-1.5tbsp-sized balls of dough and gently flatten.
9. Bake for 9-11minutes until slightly puffed and browned around the edges.
10. Cool on a wire rack and then enjoy.
Now you’ve got drinks, choc covered beans & cocktails packed with a deliciously flavoured coffee kick. We’d love to see which ones you made and what flavoured coffee beans you used. Make sure to tag us on Facebook & Instagram showing off your coffee creations.
Also as a bonus extra check out our Tiramisu recipe here.
Enjoy!
