Some prefer new coffee flavors, while others want to stick with one taste. Coffee is a unique drink that allows you to experiment with different options and flavors. One flavor that I love to brew is Caramel Breve. The drink has amazing feedback from customers.
If you like sweet, rich, creamy coffee, many delicious tastes are available to enjoy. However, Caramel breve coffee gives you the best taste with creaminess and sweetness. This flavor is made with half and half, espresso and caramel.
This coffee flavor makes your day if you feel down in the morning. A solid combination of espresso with the addition of rich cream and the extra sweetness of caramel.
Let’s check all the details about this drink before going to the recipe.
What is unique about Caramel Breve?
Caramel Breve is certainly quite different from other milk flavors like a latte or cappuccino. It gives a rich creamy taste and extra sweetness with caramel.
If you usually brew a latte at home with a high volume of milk, you should try Breve with the addition of caramel.
Breve coffee is made with espresso and half and half. The half-and-half consists of half cream and half milk. No other coffee flavor adds half and half. Some either add more milk or more cream without adding any milk.
Why Caramel is added to Breve Coffee?
As we know Breve is a highly creamy drink with a strong pungent taste of espresso. Caramel gives a sweeter taste and attractive appearance. Adding half and half and caramel makes this drink sweet and delicious.
This flavor gives extra sweetness that reduces the strong taste of espresso. If you want to avoid the pungent taste of espresso adding caramel is a perfect solution.
If you are interested in breve coffee check the recipe.
What is Caramel Breve?
If anyone likes the heavy creamy flavor, Breve adds extra creaminess. Breve coffee is made with espresso, half & half, and caramel syrup.
The half-and-half consists of half steamed milk and half cream.
What is Caramel syrup?
The caramel syrup is made with sugar and water. It has a rich brown color with thicker liquid and an intense sweet taste.
Making caramel sauce is a simple process anyone can make it at home. It requires sugar water and a small volume of milk.
How to make Caramel Breve?
This coffee flavor requires whole milk, an espresso shot, and caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- Espresso (2 shots)
- Whole milk (60ml)
- Caramel syrup (1 tbsp)
Instructions
- First, steam half and half from whole milk. Half of the milk should be steamed milk and the other half consist of cream.
- Prepare two espresso shots.
- Add caramel syrup to the espresso and mix it well.
- Now gently pour the half and half into the espresso cup.
- Stir it well before serving.
Taste
This coffee flavor with half & half and caramel syrup gives a sweet, delicious, and rich creamy taste.
Espresso as we know has a strong bitter taste, but adding half & half make it rich and creamy. Adding heavy cream makes it a smoother and creamier drink.
Caramel is specifically designed for the ones who prefer a sweeter coffee flavor. It also adds a unique texture to the coffee.
Check the difference between breve and latte.
Calories
If you prefer low calories you should avoid this drink. The combination of rich cream and caramel contains high calories.
It depends on the size of the cup. But it usually contains around 250 to 350 calories per serving. Also, keep in mind the calorie count can vary based on the specific brands of ingredients and serving size.
How to make an iced Caramel Breve?
You can also brew a cold version of this drink. A great refreshing alternative in the hot summer season. Here is step by step guide to make the iced version.
Ingredients
- Two espresso shots
- Half-glass iced cubes
- Half & half
- Caramel syrup 2 tbsp
Instructions
- First, make two cups of espresso. And let it cool for some time.
- Add two spoons of caramel to the espresso cup.
- Pick a glass and half-fill it with iced cubes.
- Now add half & half to the glass of iced cubes.
- Gently pour the cooled espresso shots into the glass of iced cubes.
- Stir the glass before serving.
A refreshing iced caramel breve glass is ready to enjoy.
This coffee flavor can be customized with different flavors. Adding vanilla to caramel makes it more flavorful and delicious.
Vanilla and Caramel Breve
Two tablespoons of vanilla will add an entirely different taste to the drink. You can add one tablespoon of vanilla and one tablespoon of Caramel instead of adding two.
Also, check the difference between breve and cold brew.
Conclusion
Anyone who loves the taste of Breve should try caramel in it. Some may dislike it due to the heavy cream or intense sweet taste. It may take a few more minutes to make, however, this drink is worth trying at home.
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