Learn how to make yourself favorite café-style hot coffee beverages at home with these 30 easiest hot coffee recipes. With only a few handful ingredients, these recipes are the perfect ways to give yourself a jolt of caffeine at home.
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Classic Black Coffee:
Brew a strong pot of your favorite coffee beans.
Pour the hot coffee into a mug and enjoy as is or add sugar and cream to taste.
Café Latte:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
Froth milk using a milk frother or heat and whisk it until frothy.
Pour the espresso[1] into a cup and top with 1/2 cup of frothed milk.
Garnish with some whipped cream and 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder.
This is the most basic latte[2] that you can make at home.
Cappuccino:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
Froth milk using a milk frother or heat and whisk it until frothy.
Pour the espresso into a cup, add 1/4 cup of steamed milk, and equal part of milk foam.
Mocha:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 2 tablespoons of hot chocolate powder or chocolate syrup with a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate is fully dissolved.
Add steamed 1/4 cup of milk and top with whipped cream if desired.
Americano:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong hot coffee.
Pour the espresso into a cup, then add hot water to taste.
Adjust the strength by adding more or less water.
Flat White:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
Froth milk using a milk frother or heat and whisk it until velvety.
Pour the espresso into a cup and top with 1/4 cup of microfoam milk, holding back the froth.
Espresso Macchiato:
Brew a shot of espresso.
Pour the espresso into a cup, then top with a dollop of frothed milk or foam.
Irish Coffee:
Brew a cup of strong hot coffee.
Add 1 ounce of Irish whiskey, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, and stir until dissolved.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of 1/2 teaspoon of cocoa powder.
Caramel Macchiato:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup with a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the caramel is fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with foam.
Drizzle caramel syrup on top.
Vanilla Latte:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong hot coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup with a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the vanilla is fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with foam.
Hazelnut Mocha:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of hazelnut syrup, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate and hazelnut are fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of 1/2 teaspoon of cocoa powder.
Peppermint Mocha:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of peppermint syrup, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate and peppermint are fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and crushed candy cane.
Coconut Caramel Latte:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of coconut syrup, 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the coconut and caramel are fully dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and 1 teaspoon of toasted coconut flakes.
Gingerbread Latte:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of gingerbread syrup and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the gingerbread syrup is fully dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of 1/4 teaspoon of ground gingerbread spices.
Cardamom Spiced Coffee:
Brew a pot of strong coffee.
Add a 1/2 teaspoon of ground cardamom to the coffee grounds before brewing.
Pour into a cup and sweeten with 2 teaspoons of sugar or honey to taste.
Maple Pecan Coffee:
Brew a pot of coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
Stir well until the maple syrup is fully dissolved.
Add the mixture to the brewed coffee and top with 1/4 cup of steamed milk and 1/2 teaspoon of chopped pecans.
Cinnamon Roll Coffee:
Brew a pot of coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of cinnamon syrup and a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
Stir well until the cinnamon syrup is fully dissolved.
Add the mixture to the brewed coffee and top with whipped cream and a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar.
Almond Joy Coffee:
Brew a pot of coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of coconut syrup, and a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
Stir well until the chocolate and coconut syrups are fully dissolved.
Add the mixture to the brewed coffee and top with 1/4 cup of steamed milk, whipped cream, and 1 teaspoon of shredded coconut.
Salted Caramel Mocha:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup, a pinch of sea salt, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate, caramel, and salt are fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt.
Toffee Nut Latte:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of toffee nut syrup and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the toffee nut syrup is fully dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and crushed 1 teaspoon of toffee bits.
Mexican Mocha:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon syrup, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper are fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a teaspoon of cocoa powder
Nutella Coffee:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of Nutella and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the Nutella is fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of Nutella.
Cherry Mocha:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of cherry syrup, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate and cherry syrups are fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
Orange Mocha:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of orange syrup, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate and orange syrups are fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of orange zest.
Coconut Mocha:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of coconut syrup, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate and coconut syrups are fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and 1 teaspoon toasted coconut flakes.
Peanut Butter Mocha:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter syrup, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate and peanut butter syrups are fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a teaspoon of peanut butter.
Vanilla Caramel Latte:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of vanilla syrup, 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the vanilla and caramel syrups are fully dissolved.
Add 1/2 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
Chocolate Orange Coffee:
Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup, 1 tablespoon of orange syrup, and a shot of espresso.
Stir well until the chocolate and orange syrups are fully dissolved.
Add 1/4 cup of steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a 1/2 teaspoon of cocoa powder and orange zest.
Maple Cinnamon Coffee:
Brew a pot of coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
Stir well until the maple syrup and cinnamon are fully dissolved.
Add the mixture to the brewed coffee and top with whipped cream and a 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Caramel Apple Coffee:
Brew a pot of coffee.
In a separate cup, combine 1 tablespoon of caramel syrup, 1 tablespoon of apple syrup, and a shot of espresso or strong coffee.
Stir well until the caramel and apple syrups are fully dissolved.
Add the mixture to the brewed coffee and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.
Whether to warm up on a chilly fall, winter night, or a fine weekend afternoon’s caffeine need, a cup of hot coffee will make you feel cozy and satisfied. The rich flavors of coffee, combined with cream, spices, and a little bit of alcohol, are festival and relaxing for any coffee lover.
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