Five incredible coffee recipes for International Coffee Day

On 1st October, the world will be celebrating International Coffee Day, an almost decade-old tradition for coffee lovers around the world.

As well as celebrating all things coffee, the event raises awareness of the condition of coffee producers and promotes fair-trade coffee.

We’re joining in with the celebrations by bringing you five different coffee recipes, each enriched with a maple-infused twist.

Whether you’re into frothy lattes, iced mochas or even coffee-based desserts, we’ve got a coffee recipe for you!

Maple iced coffee

The iced coffee has become a staple of many people’s mornings all around the world, no matter what time of year.

Taking around five minutes to make, this simple and refreshing maple syrup coffee recipe will be Instagram-ready in no time.

Perfect for those looking for that classic coffee taste, this iced drink is made in a cafetiere using dark-roasted ground coffee.

Once the coffee has boiled and been poured into a heatproof glass, add a couple of tablespoons of maple syrup.

The rich maple flavouring provides the perfect incentive for getting out of bed in the morning.

Vegan iced coffee vanilla latte

For those celebrating International Coffee Day without dairy, our vegan iced coffee recipe offers an excellent plant-based alternative.

Pure maple syrup is made solely from the sap of maple trees. As such, it serves as a great option for those in search of a vegan-friendly sweetener.

The coffee in this recipe comes in the form of an espresso shot. If you’re looking for extra caffeine, you can always add a second shot!

Additional flavour is provided by the vanilla extract, which couples well with the natural sweetness of the maple syrup.

Soya milk is used in the recipe, though you easily recreate this vegan iced coffee with your choice of almond or hazelnut milk.

Maple affogato

Who said coffee is just for drinking? Bring some Italian sunshine to your dinner with this tasty affogato, the perfect coffee-based dessert.

A proper treat, this recipe sees a shot of espresso mixed with pure maple syrup to form a rich and energetic blend.

The maple-espresso mixture is then poured delicately over vanilla ice cream and finally garnished with a sprinkling of ground nutmeg.

Sweet, sophisticated and indulgent, the dessert boasts immense depth of flavour.

For those looking to celebrate International Coffee Day in style, the recipe also has the option of adding an almond-flavoured liqueur to the maple-espresso blend.

Maple mocha iced latte

In the mood for a mocha? Look no further than this creamy iced mocha, enriched with dark chocolate and maple syrup.

The recipe is made by placing chocolate and maple syrup into a glass, and then pouring over a hot shot of espresso so that the chocolate begins to melt.

Ice cubes are then added to the mixture, followed by a splash of milk, creating a wonderfully frothy texture.

All that remains is to garnish your coffee creation with chocolate sprinklers or, better yet, another drizzle of maple syrup!

Maple and cardamom iced coffee

If you fancy something a little different with your morning brew, why not try this coffee with cardamom blend?

Cardamom is paired regularly with coffee in various cultures and cuisines around the world, including the Middle East and some parts of Asia.

The spice lends a piney, floral flavour that blends well with the unique taste of coffee and the natural sweetness of maple syrup

And it doesn’t just taste good. Cardamom will also give your coffee a beautiful aroma, filling the air with an enticing scent as it is mixed with boiling water.

Given that the recipe only takes a matter of minutes to prepare, there’s no excuse not to try this unique blend of ingredients!

Happy roasting!

That’s probably enough caffeine for this blog but if you’re looking for more refreshing drinks and delicious dishes, why not check out the rest of our maple syrup recipes?