When the cold weather comes in, cafes know to break out the big guns - holiday flavoured drinks. It's almost a Canadian custom to grab a nice hot drink on the way in to work, something to keep you warm and get you ready for the day. One of the great things about winter weather is that the winter-only holiday flavours come out, giving us something delicious in addition to waking us up.
It's no secret that those drinks can be expensive though, national coffee shops regularly charge $4.00-$5.00 for beverages like Starbucks Holiday Drinks. Thankfully, many of them can be made from home - not only avoiding insane drive-through (or in-store) lineups, but also saving you beaucoup bucks. Costing an average of $0.50 per serving, these Flavoured Syrups from Torani give you the key to making your own coffee-shop style drinks right at home.
With over 70 flavours available (plus 30 sugar-free), Torani syrups can make hundreds of different drinks that can help ween you off your reliance on cafes. The syrups cost a fraction (just 10%-20% sometimes) of what you pay at a coffee shop, adding up to hundreds of dollars per years in some cases.
Not only is it a money-saving way to enjoy festive drinks for yourself, but you can also serve the drinks to friends and family - offering the fully catered experience of a high end cafe over the holidays.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Flavoured Coffee Syrup
There's many drinks out there, and coffee is
probably the most popular drink of all. Even amongst coffee fans, there's a
multitude of coffee types that people like to drink. Getting flavoured coffee
is a good way to diversify, and get something that tastes better than your
normal, traditional black coffee. Instead of the same taste you usually get,
instead you get a different taste, based on the syrup you use. Flavoured coffee syrup is a great product to have in your kitchen, for that time you want to
spice things up a bit.
Flavoured Coffee Syrup is typically made from
corn and sugar cane. It also has fruits, which gives it the unique taste that
it has. This can produce a very sweet taste, and goes at the opposite of what
most coffees taste like, which can give a very interesting taste. Thanks to the
syrup, you can get flavours of many different types, over a dozen in fact that
are made to create just the flavour you want. Usually, you buy the flavour in a
separate bottle, and add it yourself to the coffee. It doesn't matter what type
of coffee you drink, you can add any flavour you want, simply by pouring it
into the mug. The best way to do this is by preparing your coffee, using a
coffee maker or another mean, as you normally would. Then, add the syrup by
dropping it directly in the mug as it's still hot. The quantity is entirely up
to you. There is no too little or too much, it depends how much of a flavour
you want. It's simply up to the amount of flavour put in that will determine
what the coffee tastes like.
There's flavours that are created all around
the world. Some regions are known for their great flavours, because of access
to fresh fruits that taste particularly strongly. This can help a region get up
to speed economically by providing flavoured coffee syrup to the world. Because
there's so many coffee drinkers out there, they quickly make a profit, and
people flock from all around to taste their new flavours. It's an industry
that's filled with many flavours, dozens of variants, and with many good and
not so much brands. Like any extra ingredient, the whole drink will taste good
or bad based on the quality you use. Some of the more exotic flavours provide
an exceptional coffee, but it's hard to know that beforehand. Your best bet is
to try it out, and see if you like it.
Overall, flavoured coffee syrup is something
that isn't expensive to add to your normal coffee, and can make a huge
difference based on taste. It's an acquired taste, something you may not want
to miss once you've become accustomed to it, and can be a great way to spice up
your day.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Is The Future Of GreenMountain Uncertain?
News hit on Thursday on Bloomberg and The Street that analysts are downgrading GMCR (Green Mountain Coffee Roasters) to sell amidsts reports of rising inventory and weakening demand.
“Shipments of Keurig brewers will continue decelerating,”said Astrachan, who advises selling the shares. In turn,“slowing household penetration of brewers will increasingly pressure K-Cup shipments,” he said.Even more damagingly, Green Mountain's patents for K-Cups are expiring, opening up competition and taking a large chunk away from Green Mountain
Next year, Waterbury, Vermont-based Green Mountain will lose the main patents on K-Cups, allowing competitors to make less-expensive versions. The company has sought to boost sales and discourage competition by partnering with brands such as Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) and Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc.It appears as though the free ride is over for Green Mountain. The company does deserve credit for bringing a new product to an old industry and giving convenient access of single cup coffees to millions of people. Only time will tell however, just how prepared they are for a competitive market once their patents expire. It's good news for consumers, who can expect lower prices, more availability in the Canadian market and more innovation in 2012.
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