Homemade Latte & Espresso Recipes
Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat)
Cold brew season is back, and Starbucks is leaning into coconut for Spring 2026 with a new drink called the Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew. This homemade copycat version nails the same idea at home with a strong cold brew base, a real toasted coconut syrup, and a thick coconut cream cold foam that sits…
Read MoreIced Lavender Cream Chai (Starbucks Copycat) | Easy 5-Minute Recipe
If you love chai, this is the spring drink to try at home. Starbucks is bringing lavender back for Spring 2026 and adding a brand-new menu drink: the Iced Lavender Cream Chai. (Source) This copycat version keeps it simple: iced chai and milk on the bottom, then a soft lavender cream foam on top. It…
Read MorePeppermint White Chocolate Mocha (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
If you love the Starbucks Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha but do not love the seasonal price tag, this homemade version is about to become your new favorite winter drink. It is creamy, smooth, lightly minty, and perfectly sweet. And the best part? You can make it in under 5 minutes at home. This recipe works…
Read MoreWhite Chocolate Mocha (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
If you love the creamy sweetness of a Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha but do not love the price, this homemade version is going to be your new favorite drink. It is smooth, rich, perfectly sweet, and surprisingly easy to make at home. All you need is espresso, milk, white chocolate sauce, and a few simple…
Read MoreVanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam (Easy Copycat Recipe)
Vanilla sweet cream cold foam is one of the most popular coffee toppings because it solves a specific problem. We all want a lightly sweet, pourable foam that floats on iced coffee without tasting artificial or separating immediately. Most homemade versions fail because they rely on vanilla extract alone, which disperses poorly in cold dairy…
Read MoreMonin vs Torani vs Lone Goose Vanilla: Which Belongs in Your Coffee?
We tested three popular vanilla coffee syrups in hot coffee, iced coffee, cold brew and cold foam. See our real taste notes, exact measurements, and the best pick for home baristas. This info will help you no matter what your experience level is.
Read MoreTop 5 Homemade Cold Foams | CopyCat Starbucks
Ready to level up your iced coffee with homemade cold foam, Starbucks copycat style? I’m counting down my Top 5 flavors in reverse order so we can have a bit of fun. Each foam is creamy, easy to whip up at home, and perfect for cold brew, iced espresso, and even hot drinks as well…
Read MoreTop 7 Fall Coffee Drinks (Starbucks Copycat)
Fall is approaching quickly, and I am so ready for the cooler weather! To prepare the autumn vibe, I built this list of the best homemade fall coffee drinks to keep you warm, energized, and enjoying every sip all season long. These recipes are packed with cozy flavors like pumpkin, pecan, cinnamon, and brown sugar……
Read MoreIced Pumpkin Spice Latte (Starbucks Copycat)
This iced pumpkin spiced latte tastes like the coffee shop drink, costs less than 2 dollars per cup, and takes 5 minutes. Make it with espresso or strong coffee, any milk, and plenty of ice. See the “Make it lighter,” “Dairy-free,” and “No-espresso” options below. I love this Iced PSL because it is my drink…
Read MoreBrown Sugar Cold Foam | Starbucks CopyCat Recipe
Make the silky, brown sugar cold foam (with a pinch of cinnamon) you’ve seen everywhere. I just finished my Brown Sugar Strato Frappuccino recipe, and this cold foam took that frozen drink to another level. It’s not just for frappuccinos, this copycat nails the texture and flavor for iced coffee, cold brew, or even a…
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