Coffee Lovers Rejoice: Delicious Recipes You Didn’t Know You Needed
Coffee lovers rejoice: delicious recipes you didn’t know you needed.
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If you’re a coffee lover, you already know that your daily brew is more than just a pick-me-up—it’s a ritual, a moment of bliss in every sip, and a tribute to the rich history, diverse flavors, and cultural significance of coffee around the world. So when we partnered with Don Francisco’s coffee, which is crafted in California by a family with over 150 years of experience in growing and roasting coffee, we had to share some of their delicious recipes that you never knew you were missing.
As a company that has been perfecting the art of coffee for generations, Don Francisco’s coffee takes pride in their java, which is made with 100% premium Arabica beans, sourced from the finest coffee-growing regions, and roasted to perfection at their zero-waste-to-landfill roastery in California. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the magic of Don Francisco’s, we invite you to join us in trying out some of our favorite Don Francisco’s coffee recipes. From classic brews with a twist to innovative creations that push the boundaries of what coffee can be, these recipes are designed to bring out the best in coffee. So, grab your favorite Don Francisco’s coffee, and let’s toast to the love of it—one delicious sip at a time.
Kickstart Your Day
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A breakfast-favorite spin to a classic brew, the Don Francisco’s French Toast Coffee Delight recipe is a perfect way to indulge in a classic-dark roast brew.
Ingredients
1 cup Don Francisco’s French Roast, brewed
6 ounces steamed milk
2 cinnamon sticks
½ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Recipe
Brew one cup of Don Francisco’s French Roast coffee, according to your taste preference. In a glass pot, combine brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon sticks, and maple syrup. Pour coffee into mixture. Add milk and stir well. Pour mixture into two mugs, top with a generous dollop of whipped cream, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Refresh and Recharge
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This Brown Sugar Cold Brew Boba will make you wonder why you ever went to a boba cafe. A little prep the evening before will pay in scrumptious dividends in the long run.
Ingredients
1 Don Francisco’s Organic Cold Brew Coffee Pack
4 cups of water
Prepared boba
Ice cubes
Milk or non-dairy milk of your choice
1 tbsp brown sugar syrup
Boba straws
Recipe
Place Don Francisco’s Organic Cold Brew Coffee filter pack in a large pitcher or container. Pour 4 cups of cold water over the coffee filter pack. Cover pitcher or container and refrigerate overnight to steep. Once it has steeped for 12-18 hours, pour over a glass filled with ice cubes, leaving room at the top. Add brown sugar syrup and adjust to taste. Add milk of your preference, leaving some space for the boba, and adjust to taste. Add desired amount of boba and stir gently to combine ingredients.
Afternoon Indulgence
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This Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Mocha dessert-inspired recipe is the perfect solution for your sweet tooth craving.
Ingredients
1 Don Francisco’s Old Havana Espresso Capsule
2 ounces dark chocolate bar
¼ cup hazelnut-flavored syrup
1 cup whole milk or milk of your choice
Whipped cream
Crushed hazelnuts
¼ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Recipe
Prepare Chocolate Rim: Melt dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully melted and smooth. Place crushed hazelnuts on a small plate. Dip the rim of serving glass into the melted chocolate, then immediately dip into the crushed hazelnuts to coat the rim evenly. Place glass in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate rim to set while you prepare the drink.
Place chocolate piece across the top of your espresso cup. Brew Don Francisco’s Old Havana Espresso directly over chocolate, allowing it to melt and infuse espresso with rich chocolate flavor. Stir melted chocolate and espresso mixture until well combined. Add hazelnut-flavored syrup to the espresso mixture and stir again. In a glass filled with ice, pour in chocolate and espresso mixture. Add milk and stir gently to combine all the ingredients. Top each drink with whipped cream and sprinkle additional crushed hazelnuts on top for garnish.
Sip and Unwind
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Coffee Cocktails are a tasty post-meal pick-me-up and this rendition of the Espresso Martini is a perfect way to end your day. Mix up a big batch with the recipe below.
Ingredients
9 ounces vodka
1.5 ounces Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
1.5 ounces Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
1 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce half-and-half
½ cup strong brewed Don Francisco’s Organico Espresso
Optional garnish:
½ ounce dark chocolate, finely grated
6 whole coffee beans
Recipe
Use a Microplane grater or zester to grate dark chocolate onto a small saucer. Fill another saucer with simple syrup. Turn a martini or coupe glass upside down into the simple syrup, covering the rim. Next, transfer the glass to the chocolate shavings and dip as necessary to cover the syrup (and rim) with chocolate. Combine all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled and strain into prepared glasses. Garnish with coffee beans and remaining chocolate, if desired.
Recipe intended solely for adults 21 and older. Drink responsibly. Never drink and drive.
For more coffee recipe inspiration, to learn about the California-based family-owned and operated company and their sustainability promise, and to sign up for coffee subscriptions, please head to DonFranciscos.com.
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