"After much trial and error (and way too many frozen coffee drinks), I realized I'm a straight-forward drip coffee drinker. I like it lightly sweetened with turbinado sugar and a splash of milk. But sometimes I like to liven up my morning cup. Rather than adding a flavored sweetener like hazelnut or caramel (and always making sure I have it on hand), I reach for a beloved pantry staple that's more often found drizzled over breakfast than in a cup of Joe: maple syrup."
"But after I tried it once, I made all of my coworkers try it too. And let me tell you - they were just as surprised as I was. The addition of maple syrup infuses each sip with a subtle buttery, vanilla-caramel flavor. It's also somewhat nutty in flavor, and actually reminds me a bit of toffee. Just a tiny splash adds complexity to every single cup."
A former barista who opened shops early experimented with drink variations and settled on plain drip coffee as a preference. Maple syrup serves as a pantry sweetener alternative to flavored syrups like hazelnut or caramel. Maple adds a subtle buttery, vanilla-caramel character with nutty, toffee-like undertones that elevate each sip. A tiny splash provides notable complexity without overpowering the brew. For an 8-ounce cup, begin with 1/2 teaspoon of maple syrup, taste, and increase if desired. Maple functions as the sole sweetener, eliminating the need for additional sugars or flavorings.
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