Around the world, millions of people drink coffee every single day. Besides the fact that caffeine is addictive, coffee has an irresistible taste. It comes in countless forms and flavors—resulting in a versatile drink that people drink for decades without growing tired of it.
If you’re a coffee lover looking for some variation for your morning pick-me-up, try out a few of the latest trends in coffee alternatives.
Chicory Frappe
If you want something sweet but with an earthy flavor, the chicory frappe is the perfect drink for you. Technically, this frappe isn’t a coffee drink, but roasted and ground chicory has a very similar taste to coffee. A popular recipe from cafe owners Hemsley + Hemsley combines simple, clean ingredients for a bold taste. The frappe calls for:
- 1 cup organic almond milk
- 1 tablespoon of raw honey
- 2 tablespoons of organic chicory
- Optional: ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon of raw cocoa powder for a mocha
Roots & Bulbs The Smart One
Pure: Juicing For Life, a recipe book from the former Roots & Bulbs juice bar in London, includes a fruity coffee blend packed with nutrients. The coconut, walnuts, and dates in the coffee/juice combo provide protein, fiber, antioxidants, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, and healthy fat. The caffeinated yet still hydrating beverage calls for:
Ingredients
230ml coconut water
1 tsp coconut meat
1 banana peeled
1 tsp raw cacao powder
5 walnuts shelled
2 dates stones removed
1 single espresso shot
1 tsp coffee beans
Method
Blend all your ingredients together and enjoy!
Buttery Bulletproof Coffee
If you drink coffee every day, why not use your morning cup of coffee to help achieve your health goals? Buttery keto-friendly coffee, also known as bulletproof coffee, contains medium-chain triglycerides; this special type of fat can be converted into ketones, which the body uses for energy in the absence of carbs. Keto coffee and other foods included in the keto diet promote the metabolic state of ketosis, which burns fat quickly. To make keto coffee, you blend together coffee, MCT oil, and grass-fed ghee. The ghee gives the drink a creamy texture, and you can add spices or keto-friendly creamers to add flavor.
Cinnamon Whipped Coffee
If you spend any time online, chances are you’ve heard the buzz about whipped coffee. The drink, based on a Korean coffee called dalgona, is a creamy concoction with a sweet flavor but strong coffee kick. As whipped coffee continues to grow in popularity, more and more bloggers and coffee aficionados have made their own versions of the drink.
This vanilla cinnamon dalgona coffee recipe features a generous pinch of cinnamon, which not only adds flavor but offers numerous health benefits. Cinnamon includes antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, and may even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Coffee Tonic
What’s better than coffee? Coffee that bubbles and fizzes in your glass. Especially on hot days, you likely won’t want a hot or heavy beverage. While creamy combinations soothe the soul in winter and fall, spring and summer call for lighter, sweeter blends.
Tonic coffee combines the flavor and energy of an iced coffee and the refreshing coolness of seltzer water. Simply mix cold brew coffee or chilled shots of espresso with tonic and add peels from your preferred citrus fruit for flavor.