Syrups and toppings for coffee - the best brands and recipes

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Updated: Ekaterina Matsulina

09/10/2019 Cooking time: 25 min

Aromatic coffee with mint syrup is the perfect breakfast drink if you love mint flavor. It is prepared in one go and is drunk just as quickly. Peppermint syrup can be purchased at the supermarket.

What is the difference between coffee syrup and toppings?

Toppings are additives and decorations for dishes.

They can be like:

• syrups;
• chocolate crumbs;
• multi-colored crumbs;
• waffle toppings;
• chopped nuts.

Classic syrups include solutions with granulated sugar and water or fruit juices. The usual factory concentration with granulated sugar is from 600 to 800 g per 1 liter of finished products. They also contain additives in the form of flavor enhancers and coloring agents.

Syrup additives can be toppings. But the latter cannot always be syrup fillers.

Toppings and syrups

Toppings are often mentioned in coffee and dessert recipes. These are various additives that give the dish additional flavor notes and make it more beautiful.

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The most common toppings for coffee are:

• syrups;
• grated chocolate;
• chopped nuts.

Coconut flakes and waffle crumbs are also used as toppings for sweet dishes.

So, syrup is one of the popular toppings for coffee.

The best coffee syrups

Hazelnut syrup for coffee

To prevent sweet cocktails from being cloying and to enhance the coffee notes, use nut syrups.

Natural espresso highlights the nutty aftertaste.

Nutty aromas are combined with coffee beans in blends or with pure Arabica. With an accent of fruity sours that are typical for this type of coffee.

The following drink is prepared:

1. With ice (pieces).
2. Espresso.
3. Syrup.

Ratio: 50 ml coffee: 1 tbsp. l syrup.

Convenient to cook in a shaker.

Or just mix everything up and drink it cold.

Caramel syrups

They are tender and creamy. Add to coffee with milk additives, cappuccino, espresso, and to coffee drinks with fruit juices.

• Brew espresso or oriental 50 ml.
• Add 2 tsp. caramel syrup, along with orange juice squeezed from 1 citrus.
• Hot croissants or muffins go well with the drink.

Vanilla syrup for coffee

This is for those with a sweet tooth. With a delicate, subtle bouquet and pronounced sweetness. The coffee ceases to be very bitter, but remains with the same coffee taste. These toppings are good for coffee with milk and ice cream.

• Brew Turkish coffee 160 ml.
• Fill tall glasses or cups with 4 tbsp. l. in 1 container, cold milk and syrup.
• Carefully pour in the coffee.
• Important! Drink with straws.

Main types

Initially, the tradition of adding something else to coffee and tea, in addition to the main product, sugar and milk, appeared in North America around the eighteenth century. But it was connected not so much with the desire to experiment, but with the constant shortage of tea leaves and coffee beans, necessitating their austerity. Over time, the best options for additives became traditional for local cuisine, and already at the beginning of the 20th century, special syrups for coffee began to appear, prepared not at home, but on a commercial basis.

Europeans quickly adopted this fashion, adapting American recipes for themselves and creating completely new ones. Nowadays, primarily European manufacturers are known in the world. Popular coffee syrups are Monin (France), Varline (Russia) and a number of other companies.

Their entire range can be divided into the following key categories:

• spicy; • fruits and berries; • with nutty taste; • with the taste of desserts.

They are prepared with natural sugar or its substitutes. In the first case, the cost of the product is higher, but the quality and safety are also beyond doubt, which is traditionally important for food products. In the second, the price is lower, but the taste is less expressive. Both Monin and Varline are known for using natural ingredients in their recipes that will bring you nothing but taste pleasure.

If we talk about specific types of coffee syrups, the most popular in the world are:

• Caramel. A tasty addition to a strong drink that has a peculiar bitterness. Gives a light aroma and softening taste. Combines harmoniously with milk and cream; • Vanilla. If you are keen to explore the best popular syrups first, then start here. It goes well with both Robusta and Arabica, making the taste a little sweeter and “killing” the characteristic sourness of these varieties. The most popular variety of coffee additives in the world!; • Nutty. It has the flavor of almonds, hazelnuts, hazelnuts or other varieties of nuts. Pairs deliciously with Arabica, enhancing its nutty aftertaste. A good choice for strong espresso; • Chocolate. If you are looking for the best combinations, purchase a chocolate composition. In addition, it will be to a certain extent a classic taste that absolutely everyone likes. Coffee with chocolate syrup goes harmoniously with ice cream, cognac and other noble alcoholic drinks; • Maple. Not a very common variety here, but extremely popular in North America. It gives a sweet taste, as well as a woody aroma that is unusual for Russians. Great for morning use. By the way, Americans add this sweetness not only to coffee, but also to desserts, cocktails and other drinks, as well as to some dishes, including fish and meat.

All these types of products are present in the lines of the best coffee syrups Monin, Barline and a number of other popular brands. If ten years ago it was quite difficult to purchase something similar in our country, at least outside of several major cities, now it is difficult to surprise anyone with such goods. However, knowing about them, few people have experimented with them until now. If you are not yet familiar with the magical transformation that happens to coffee when you add syrup, it’s time to try one of the varieties described above!

Manufacturers of syrups

Supermarket shelves with various syrups. For every taste and any manufacturer. The leaders are the French.

• The French company Monin is already celebrating its centenary. The range of products is great. There are many varieties of syrups here. In addition to those we described above, the manufacturer offers syrups with taste sensations that are provided by famous liqueurs, tropical fruits, and coconut milk. All this variety is provided to customers in liter bottles, with a cost of 390 - 750 rubles.
• The French company Teisseire began its activities back in the 18th century. The assortment is wide. You can buy regular berry ones or try complex bouquets of banana muffins or vanilla chestnuts. Packaging varies, ranging from 250 ml (from 180 to 200 rubles) and up to 1 liter (from 540 rubles).
• Original packaging with sizes of 470 ml and ending with one cup serving with toppings is presented by the USA, Delight company. They are low in calories - 27 kcal/100 ml.
• The French manufacturer Giffard produces thick, viscous, fruit-type toppings with a high concentration of sugar. And also vanilla, nut, chocolate, but there are fewer of them. In total, about 60 items in liter glass packages, with prices starting from 600 rubles.

Important! Blackcurrant and strong espresso will delight you with an unusually bright and fresh taste.

Classic coffee recipe with syrup

You need:

• Art. l. ground coffee;
• 100 ml whole milk;
• 2 ice cubes (can be replaced with finely crushed ice);
• 20 ml syrup.

Prepare a traditional drink, whisk all ingredients and pour into a tall glass.

The most popular syrups

Most people, after reading the article, will think: what syrup makes coffee taste better? It should be said that each person must make a choice individually. Nevertheless, we will share with you our conclusions:

• Hazelnut syrup goes well with espresso;
• chocolate - with strong coffee and a drink prepared in the best oriental traditions;
• caramel and vanilla harmonize best with the elegant and tasteful coffee and milk drinks;
• Berry syrups can be safely added to a drink made with Arabica beans.

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Proportions

No one regulates the addition of toppings. Rely on your own preferences. In the classic ratio this is 100 ml. coffee: 2 tbsp or 2 tsp. topping.

If you like sweets, increase the amount of supplement.

For cocktail drinks or those with a complex composition that contain dairy products, ice, etc., add 6 tsp to 200 ml of espresso and 100 ml of dairy product. topping.

Popular recipes

Recipes for making coffee with sweet additives are varied. Here, every barista has his own secrets and preferences. It is traditionally believed that one teaspoon of thick syrup is enough for a standard coffee cup, and no more than two if the drink is diluted with milk or cream.

As for the most popular recipes, classic chocolate coffee is prepared like this:

• a portion of a strong Turkish drink is brewed; • milk is heated separately (half the volume of the base); • the components are mixed and supplemented with 4 teaspoons of chocolate syrup; • a small portion of vanilla ice cream is placed on top.

Caramel latte is prepared like this:

• a standard portion of espresso is brewed; • milk (half the volume of espresso) is whipped until foamy; • 2-3 tablespoons of syrup are poured into the bottom of the mug; • half of the frothed milk is poured in; • the base is poured; • the rest of the frothed milk is poured out; • all this is sprinkled with grated chocolate.

Drinks with other types of sweet additives are prepared in a similar way. The most important thing here is to make the right coffee, and a good syrup will do its job.

What topping makes coffee taste better?

It is impossible to answer this question unequivocally. Some people like the flavor of coconut, others like berries. But gourmets know that certain toppings pair better with specific coffee drinks.

• mint syrup is perfect for classic espresso and latte;
• To prepare an instant product, you can use any sweetener: nut, caramel, vanilla. But according to those with a sweet tooth, the “drink for the lazy” goes best with chocolate syrup;
• to enrich the taste of the latte, it is recommended to use a nut or cinnamon product;
• chocolate topping will help improve the taste of moccacino. You also can't go wrong with some pistachio or maple sweetness;
• A berry sweetener will help highlight the exquisite aroma of frappe.

Adding these ingredients will give you great pleasure in every sip of coffee.

Correct proportions for syrup

The taste of coffee primarily depends on the number of components included in its composition. If you decide to sweeten it with topping, you need to know how not to spoil the impression of the drink.

The more coffee syrup you add, the sweeter the cocktail will be. There are “golden” proportional standards that are recommended to be followed:

It is very easy to maintain these proportions, because the aromatic product is added to an already prepared drink. If you find its taste not sweet enough, we recommend adding granulated sugar instead of topping.

Using a large amount of this additive reduces the sourness of Arabica and makes the coffee taste less pronounced.

How to properly add syrup to coffee

The fact is that syrups have a sickly sweet (downright sugary) taste - you need to remember this. You should not pour them too much - the resulting mixture will be difficult to drink even for those with a true sweet tooth. The proportion depends on the type of coffee drink. The following numbers are not mandatory, however, they are worth focusing on:

• for a standard (about 30 ml) cup of espresso – 1 teaspoon of syrup;
• for cappuccino, latte, lungo and other types of coffee with milk, which are served in large cups - from 2 to 5 teaspoons. You don’t need to add it all at once, but spoon by spoon, constantly trying - this way you will be able to find the optimal dose;
• for iced coffee or iced latte, which are served cold - 4-5 teaspoons;
• per glass of coffee cocktail, the volume of which is 250-300 ml, 5-6 teaspoons of sweet additive.

Many coffee lovers add syrup to add flavor.

The type of syrup must also be taken into account. Some of them have the property of curdling when added to milk or other liquids that are at high temperature. Therefore, they cannot be used in combination with coffee at all.

​Answers to questions about MONIN syrups

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ABOUT MONIN SYRUPS

Q: What is the difference between
MONIN Keddy MONIN syrups ?
A: Caddy syrups are a line of MONIN syrups, which differ from the main series in having a lower concentration. MONIN is mixed in a ratio of 1:8, while Keddy MONIN is mixed in a ratio of only 1:2.

Q: Do
MONIN gluten?
A: Original MONIN products do not contain gluten. Our online store sells only original, certified syrups. When buying syrups in the Kofe.ru online store, you can be sure of their quality.

MONIN syrups contain dairy components?
A.: MONIN syrups (including Premium, Organic, Sugar-Free series syrups), MONIN sweeteners, MONIN fruit base concentrates, MONIN concentrated drinks, do not contain dairy components. Dairy components are found only in MONIN sauces.

Q: What sweeteners are used in
MONIN ?
ABOUT.:

• MONIN syrups contain cane sugar.
• The organic series of MONIN syrups contains evaporated cane juice.
• MONIN sauces contain refined sugar.
• MONIN fruit-based concentrates contain refined sugar.
• In agave nectar MONIN is organic agave nectar.
• MONIN honey sweetener contains honey.

IMPORTANT: No MONIN products contain corn syrup.

Q: Which
MONIN contain nuts?
A: Nuts are present in the “Hazelnut”, “Brazilian Nut”, “Caramel Nut” syrups. Syrup labels contain information about the presence of possible allergens.

Q: Are
MONIN kosher?
A: All MONIN products, with the exception of fruit mixes, are kosher.

Q: Are MONIN vegetarian?

A: All syrups, concentrated drinks and concentrates based on MONIN fruit bases are vegetarian.

Three of the four sweeteners are also suitable for vegetarians - Cane Sugar syrup, Agave Nectar, Sugar Free.

The “Honey” sweetener is made from pure honey and is therefore not vegetarian.

MONIN sauces are not vegetarian.

Q: Where is the information about the expiration date of MONIN ?

A: Look for expiration date information on the neck of 0.7 L and 1 L syrup bottles), on the label or on the cap of all other products.

Q: What is the shelf life of MONIN ?

ABOUT.:

• MONIN syrups in 750 ml glass bottles – 36 months (with the exception of “Orange”, “Lemon”, “Lime” syrups, their shelf life is 24 months)
• MONIN syrups in 1 liter plastic bottles – 18 months (except for Lemongrass syrup, its shelf life is 6 months)
• MONIN syrups in 50 ml glass bottles - look for information on the label
• MONIN concentrated drinks in 750 ml glass bottles – 36 months
• MONIN concentrated drinks in 1 liter plastic bottles – 18 months
• MONIN fruit base concentrates in 1 liter plastic bottles – 18 months

Q: What is the shelf life of MONIN after opening the package?

A: The shelf life of opened MONIN products depends on compliance with storage conditions. Store MONIN products at normal room temperature – 18-27°C. Avoid storage in high humidity or direct sunlight. If you use a pump, cover it with a special lid at night or use regular plastic film.

The shelf life of opened products with a lid is 90-180 days.

The shelf life of opened bottles with a pump or spout is 30-60 days.

Q: Why does my milkshake curdle when I add MONIN Lemon syrup to it?

A.: MONIN syrups are made based on natural ingredients. Lemon syrup contains natural lemon juice. As we know, mixing lemon juice with milk causes the latter to curdle. For this reason, it is not recommended to mix sour syrups with dairy products.

Q: I noticed sediment inside a bottle of MONIN . What is this?

A: Sediment may be caused by settling of natural fruit oils, pulp or pectin contained in the syrup. Just shake the bottle and use the syrup without any worries.

Q: How environmentally friendly is the production of MONIN ?

A: Original MONIN syrup is packaged in recyclable materials that are absolutely safe for the environment.

In 2009, the company stopped using polystyrene (for transporting products) and replaced it with environmentally friendly recycled wood.

Unsold MONIN syrup is used as food for bees. The company's official website states that more than 374 billion bees have been fed through this initiative since 2008!

Vanilla drink

When brewed, Arabica beans give off sourness. To hide it, it is recommended to add a sweet syrup, such as vanilla.

A drink based on this topping goes well with ice cream. You can also use ice cream as an ingredient.

So, in addition to coffee beans, ice cream and vanilla syrup, you will need milk.

To brew the right coffee, you need to grind the roasted beans in a coffee grinder to a powder state, mix them with water and put them in a Turk on the stove.

You should observe the process of the rise and fall of lush foam three times. After this, mix the coffee with the topping, granulated sugar (optional), ice cream and milk.

Spiced coffee with chocolate sweetener

There is nothing better than treating yourself to a delicious sweet drink when you are at home after a hard day at work.

It is recommended to use a cinnamon stick, cloves or star anise as a spice. Each of them goes well with coffee.

Before placing the Turk, at the bottom of which there are ground coffee beans filled with water, add spices to it. As the drink boils, they will share their aromatic and taste qualities with it. At the last stage, add chocolate syrup.

With a chocolate note

It’s rare to meet a person who doesn’t like the delicate and subtle aroma of cocoa in coffee. Chocolate syrup is a great addition to classic Arabica.

Its sweetness and sourness of grains allow you to create not only an unusual taste, but also a pleasant aroma. For cooking, in addition to coffee, topping and sugar, you will need heavy cream.

Brew strong espresso using any method, then sweeten it as desired. Add chocolate syrup and cream to the drink. Mix the ingredients well.

You can combine the topping with mint syrup. It will turn out very tasty.

Where to buy syrup

The easiest option is to look for the best coffee syrups in a large hypermarket. However, the choice there is usually small. But there will probably be several bottles - and you can buy some of them to try. But you definitely shouldn’t expect professional brands.

It is worth paying attention to specialized online stores. There you can buy vanilla syrup for coffee (or any other) from various manufacturers (domestic and imported), at very interesting prices.

How to make a latte with sweet syrup

For a hot drink with milk, it is better to use caramel coffee syrup or vanilla syrup. These two flavors will please all those with a sweet tooth. Because they have a delicate, sweet aroma, which harmonizes so well with the smell of bitter coffee and warm milk. It is these two toppings that can complement lattes and cappuccinos with delicate shades of aromas.

Ingredients for hot latte with syrup:

• espresso - 65 ml;
• milk - 195 ml;
• syrup - 24 ml

Preparation:

1. Prepare your espresso.
2. Whisk the milk.
3. Pour syrup into the bottom of a tall coffee glass.
4. Then pour in warm milk, spoonful at a time.
5. Add the next layer of whipped milk foam.
6. Pour espresso in a thin stream.
7. You can also put frothed milk on top.

Decorate the top of the latte with chocolate shavings or cinnamon. Drink the finished product of cooking with a straw.

The syrup can also be used as a topping to decorate the top surface of the coffee.