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Beyond the Siren: Local Coffee Enthusiast Dives into 10 New Brews
For many of us, coffee isn’t just a drink – it’s a daily ritual, a mood booster, and a crucial energy kick. With a staggering 2.25 billion cups consumed globally each day, the coffee market is a vibrant, ever-evolving landscape. And just like our wardrobes and playlists, our coffee preferences can change!
One local coffee lover, who once swore by the familiar siren of Starbucks, recently embarked on a flavorful journey to explore new aromas and tastes. After years of daily Starbucks runs, they’ve discovered a whole new world of coffee and are sharing their top 10 brands that have replaced their former go-to.
Here’s a peek at some of the delicious discoveries:
Dunkin’ Delights:
- Cookie Butter Cold Brew: Back for its third year after popular demand, this smooth cold brew is a layered masterpiece. Imagine brown-sugar cookies mingling with cookie butter cold foam, all topped with a sprinkle of cookie butter crumbles.
A true treat!
- Frozen Caramel Coffee: Perfect for those warmer days, this creamy, smooth, and flavorful frozen concoction offers a delightful indulgence.
And for those counting, a medium size comes in at 580 calories.
Peet’s Coffee’s Classic Comforts:
- Caffe Mocha: A heavenly blend of rich espresso and house-made chocolate sauce, topped with silky steamed milk and fresh whipped cream. Pure bliss in a cup!
- Caffe Latte: This Italian-inspired drink features Peet’s signature hand-pulled espresso forte, smooth steamed milk, and a delicate layer of foam. They also offer a variety of other lattes, including holiday spice, skinny vanilla, vanilla, and chia.
Café Bustelo’s Latin Flair:
- Café Con Leche: For a vibrant Latin flavor, this espresso-style coffee delivers. Creamy and versatile, it can be enjoyed hot or cold.
- Café Con Chocolate Frio: This espresso-style cold drink offers a delightful, non-stop flavor experience. Available in vanilla, sweetened, and unsweetened, it’s perfect for a grab-and-go from the fridge.
Folgers’ Familiar Hugs:
- French Roast Coffee: Start your day with the robust and bold flavors of Folgers’ medium-dark French roast. The inviting aroma alone is enough to beckon you to brew a cup.
- Toasty Hazelnut Coffee K-Cup Pods: These convenient pods offer delicious notes of roasted and sweet hazelnut. It’s a perfect match with almond milk and equally fantastic served cold.
Death Wish Coffee’s Bold Offerings:
- Peppermint Mocha Coffee: Say goodbye to “toothpaste flavor” with this naturally flavored peppermint mocha. It combines refreshing peppermint with decadent chocolate, featuring arabica beans for smoothness and robusta beans for strength.
- Almond Afterlife Coffee: This medium roast is designed to “wake the dead” with flavors of sweet fresh biscotti and roasted almonds. It promises to keep you going strong all day with its amazing, silky, and potent flavor.
McCafé’s Convenient Classics:
- Cappuccino: A truly delicious double-shot espresso made with arabica beans and organic steamed semi-skimmed milk, topped with a light dusting of chocolate. A large cup is 128 kcal.
- Americano: Crafted with freshly ground arabica beans from Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms, this rich and flavorful drink is blended with hot water. A regular cup is a mere 6 kcal.
La Colombe’s Artisanal Brews:
- All Dark: Dark roast enthusiasts, rejoice! This blend features specialty coffee beans from Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and Colombia, bursting with notes of caramel, chocolate truffle, and toasted walnut.
Enjoy it black or with your favorite creamer.
- Cold Brew: Made with roasted coffee beans, this true cold brew offers a strong coffee flavor with a surprising natural sweetness and no added sugar.
Best served cold over crushed ice.
Eight O’Clock Coffee’s Aromatic Starts:
- French Vanilla: Wake up to a balanced blend of premium 100% medium-roasted arabica beans with sweet vanilla and subtle caramel notes. A smooth start to any day.
- Hazelnut: Made with 100% arabica beans from South America, this medium roast perfectly enhances both hazelnut and coffee accents, offering a buttery, sweet aroma and a delectable taste that will leave you wanting more.
Krispy Kreme’s Sweet Indulgences:
- Frozen Caramel Mocha Latte: This naturally flavored espresso with creamy caramel mocha is blended with ice, topped with whipped cream, and drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce. A truly heavenly treat, with calories ranging from 460 (12 fl. oz.) to 770 (20 fl. oz.).
- Espresso: A rich and smooth shot that pairs perfectly with a classic glazed Krispy Kreme donut for breakfast.
Caribou Coffee’s Unique Offerings:
- S’mores Flavored Coffee: If you love s’mores, you’ll adore this medium roast with notes of toasted Graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. The perfect sweet craving satisfier.
- Reindeer Blend: Back for the festive season, this dark roast blend is ideal for holiday sipping or gifting. Rich flavors, with a rare aged Sumatra adding a dash of spice and a touch of caramel.
As our local coffee enthusiast wisely notes, “Life’s too short to drink bad coffee.” This exploration proves that there’s a whole world of delicious brews waiting to be discovered beyond the usual suspects.
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