Craving an intense handmade peppermint mocha? One where you know exactly what is going into it? In my quest to outfit "Sarah's Espresso Hut", I got busy on Saturday and produced a number of syrups, all of which store nicely in the refrigerator. Just waiting for whatever latte flavor strikes my fancy at 7 am. I wanted to make… Continue reading Candy Cane Mochas
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Handmade Coconut Syrup & The Granola Bar Latte
When I worked at the espresso shop on The Island, my friend Nikole would often draw a weekly chalkboard scene, which then I'd come up with a drink special to match it. Between Nikole and I, we came up with what we dubbed 'The Granola Bar Latte". It paid homage to the hard, crunchy granola bars of… Continue reading Handmade Coconut Syrup & The Granola Bar Latte
Handmade Gingerbread Latte Syrup (With Latte Recipe)
It's blustery, cold and did I mention mega-windy outside? That means...it is the perfect time for a morning latte! It's funny in the Pacific Northwest...if you are of a certain age, you probably have worked as a barista at some point. Espresso stands were our signature in the late 80's and mid 90's, then morphed… Continue reading Handmade Gingerbread Latte Syrup (With Latte Recipe)
Cold Brewed Espresso
Cold brewed espresso is super simple to make on your own that I do not get why people pay so much for it. Towards the bottom of the page is the recipe, but first a story about how I arrived at this. In my past, I spent 9 or so years of my life working… Continue reading Cold Brewed Espresso