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Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Iced and hot coffee, chai, matcha, tea and hot chocolate, including homemade versions of café favorites. Want a coffee shop drink specifically? See the Starbucks copycat recipes.

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Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Coffee

Brew strong coffee, chill it, then serve over ice with simple syrup and your choice of milk or cream.

  • 1 hr 40 min
  • ≈ 196 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dutch Bros Snickerdoodle

A Dutch Bros Snickerdoodle copycat: espresso, milk, white chocolate sauce and cinnamon syrup, finished with cinnamon and optional whipped cream.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 273 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Chai Latte with a Tea Bag

Steep one chai tea bag, add warm milk and a little sugar, and you have a chai latte in 15 minutes. Includes optional whole spices.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 93 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Teavana Chai Concentrate

A Teavana-style chai concentrate: black tea simmered with cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, ginger, star anise and vanilla. Makes a bit over 3 cups, about 6 half-cup servings.

  • 35 min
  • ≈ 50 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Pistachio Latte Creamer

A homemade pistachio coffee creamer with condensed milk, almond extract and vanilla. Blend and strain before using.

  • 40 min
  • ≈ 401 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Caramel Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee

Cold brew with caramel sauce, vanilla syrup and a splash of cream over ice. A Starbucks-style caramel vanilla iced coffee in 10 minutes.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 219 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Wendy's Vanilla Frosty Cream Cold Brew

Homemade cold brew topped with a whipped vanilla cream, inspired by Wendy's Frosty Cream Cold Brew. Steep the coffee overnight; makes 4 cups.

  • Overnight
  • ≈ 147 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dunkin' Almond Spice Coffee

Coffee with almond extract, pumpkin pie spice and almond milk. Serve hot or over ice and sweeten to taste.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 89 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dunkin' Dunkalatte

Make a Dunkalatte-inspired coffee milk latte with espresso, whole milk and coffee syrup. Includes hot and iced serving suggestions.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 149 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dutch Bros Pumpkin Brulee Breve

Espresso and half-and-half with pumpkin puree, caramel and pumpkin spice, finished with whipped cream and raw sugar.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 415 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dutch Bros Cookie Butter Latte

A Dutch Bros Cookie Butter Latte copycat: espresso stirred with Biscoff cookie butter, topped with steamed milk, whipped cream and cookie crumbs.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 185 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai

A Starbucks Iced Apple Crisp Cream Chai copycat: homemade chai and apple crisp syrup over ice with non-dairy cream. Makes 2 drinks.

  • 1 hr 10 min
  • ≈ 347 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Black Tea Shot with Honey and Lemon

Brewed black tea, honey and lemon make a quick, alcohol-free shot. Whiskey or vodka is an optional variation.

  • 40 min
  • ≈ 42 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Iced Passion Tango Tea

Brew hibiscus herbal tea, cool it and serve over ice for a Passion Tango-inspired drink with optional sweetener or citrus.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 0 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

Blend chilled coffee, milk, caramel syrup and ice for a homemade caramel Frappuccino-style drink. Top with whipped cream if you like.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 247 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Espresso Con Panna

A Starbucks-style espresso con panna: fresh espresso topped with a spoonful of whipped cream, sweetened or not. Ready in 7 minutes.

  • 7 min
  • ≈ 204 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Bolthouse Farms Vanilla Chai

A homemade vanilla chai like Bolthouse Farms: whole spices simmered with black tea, then milk, sweetener and vanilla. Makes four cups in about 25 minutes.

  • 25 min
  • ≈ 107 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Chili's Espresso Martini

Shake espresso, tequila, spiced rum and agave over ice for a coffee cocktail inspired by Chili’s. Garnish with espresso beans.

  • 15 min
  • ≈ 176 kcal
  • ≈ 18.3% ABV

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Abuelita Coffee Creamer

Make a chocolate cinnamon coffee creamer with Abuelita chocolate, milk, condensed milk and vanilla. Stir into hot or iced coffee.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 155 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha

A Dutch Bros Hazelnut Truffle Mocha copycat: espresso, steamed milk, hazelnut syrup and chocolate sauce, topped with whipped cream and caramel.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 249 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

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Strawberry Horchata Chai (Dutch Bros-Inspired)

Homemade rice horchata with strawberry syrup and brewed chai, served over ice. Prepare the horchata base ahead.

  • Make ahead
  • ≈ 384 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Churro Frappuccino

Blend cold brew, milk, cinnamon and vanilla with ice for a churro-inspired coffee drink topped with whipped cream.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 243 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino

Blend chilled coffee, white chocolate sauce, milk and ice for a homemade white chocolate mocha Frappuccino.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 209 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Starbucks Lavender Matcha Latte

Whisk matcha with hot water, add lavender syrup and top with milk, hot or over ice. A Starbucks lavender matcha latte copycat, about 211 kcal a glass.

  • 20 min
  • ≈ 211 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Stephen's Gourmet Hot Cocoa

A rich homemade hot cocoa with cocoa powder, milk, sugar and vanilla, plus optional cream and toppings.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 260 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Hot Chocolate with Cocoa Powder

Hot chocolate from scratch with unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, a pinch of salt, milk and vanilla. One mug in five minutes.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 248 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup (Dutch Bros Style)

A homemade sugar-free vanilla coffee syrup inspired by Dutch Bros, made with water, a 1:1 granulated sugar replacement and vanilla extract. Keep it refrigerated and use within 3 to 4 days.

  • 10 min
  • ≈ 631 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Coffee, Tea & Cocoa

Campout Cold Brew (Dutch Bros-Inspired)

Dutch Bros Campout Cold Brew at home: cold brew with chocolate macadamia nut and vanilla syrups and chocolate milk, topped with sweet foam and a chocolate drizzle.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 183 kcal
  • Non-alcoholic

Cocktails

Espresso Martini: Classic Recipe and 6 Riffs

The classic espresso martini with vodka, fresh espresso, coffee liqueur and simple syrup, plus 6 flavor riffs and tips for a thick foam.

  • 5 min
  • ≈ 230 kcal
  • ≈ 16% ABV