Let’s talk about coffee. I know I’ve said it before but I didn’t really drink coffee until I was out of college and living on my own. I needed something to help me get up in the morning and ready to go. My husband and I used to make an entire pot of coffee but now we’ve gone to the single serve coffee pods. One thing I’ve never tried is instant coffee.
The only instant coffee I’ve even seen is at my parents house. They are not coffee drinkers but my great aunt spends the weekends with them and she enjoys a cup of instant coffee in the mornings. So when I was sent NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice instant coffee I have to say I was a little nervous about it.
I read up on the NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice instant coffee before trying it. They use responsibly sources beans from the finest coffee regions in the world. All of their coffee is brewed to exact temperatures and pressures for the best flavor. The coffee is flash frozen to lock in the delicious flavors. NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice comes 6 different varieties of roasts and flavors and is available in a large 7 oz glass jar to keep at home or single use packets that are great to throw in your purse or take with you to work. Check out the end of this post to be entered to win a FREE jar of NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice Coffee!
Before I tried a coffee drink with this coffee I tried it plain. I heated up 8 ounces of water and stirred in a teaspoon of instant coffee. I found that it easily dissolved and had a deep, rich color. I also liked that since I used the jar I could add as much or as little coffee as needed to make it the strength I wanted. It smelled good and when I tasted it I was surprised that it was fairly smooth and tasted good. I added a little cream and enjoyed a cup of coffee.
The next day I decided to make an easy latte using the instant coffee. How did I do that? I mixed up a delicious concoction of heavy cream, caramel sauce, vanilla, and sea salt. I stirred it up and added 1 part of the caramel mixture to 4 parts coffee and stirred. It turned the coffee a beautiful caramel color and it smelled great.
When I sipped it I like that the vanilla and caramel flavors were noticeable but didn’t overwhelm the actual coffee flavor. It was sweet but not overly sweet like some coffee places make them. I really liked the flavor of this. Then I topped it off with whipped cream and caramel sauce because that’s the way lattes were meant to be served.
The great thing about the caramel mixture is that it makes enough for 4 lattes. It stores well in the refrigerator for up to a week. Since NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice is instant coffee that means you can have a hot Caramel Vanilla Latte in just minutes with little effort. So are you ready to take the NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice challenge? Pick up a 7 oz. jar or package of single serving packets today!
- ½ c. heavy cream
- ⅓ c. caramel sauce
- 1 T. vanilla
- 1 t. sea salt
- 4 t. NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice instant coffee
- whipped cream
- caramel sauce
- Combine the heavy cream, caramel sauce, vanilla, and sea salt in a small bowl. Whisk until combined.
- To make the latte heat 8 ounces of water to boiling. Stir in one teaspoon of NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice instant coffee and stir until dissolved.
- Add in 2-3 ounces of the caramel vanilla mixture and stir until combined.
- Top with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
- Repeat for the other 3 lattes or refrigerate the remaining caramel vanilla mixture for up to 1 week and use later.
Kim says
I’m all about the coffee and this looks amazing!
Debi at Life Currents says
This looks great! I love to travel with Taster’s Choice. I never want to be without my morning coffee.
christine says
sounds good. I can’t remember if I ever tried instant. I have moved from a pot to a pod type too. I’m up for trying anything coffee related.
Rebecca says
The NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice Hazelnut Single Serve Packets would be very convenient to bring to work with me!! My mornings are always crazy and it would be wonderful to have yummy coffee waiting for me at work 🙂
Laurie Thornton says
I didn’t know you can use any type of coffee bean to make expresso coffee. Also, dark roast beans reduce the acidity that is caused when making an expresso.
HezziD says
I did not know that about dark roast beans but that’s a great tip!
Meaghan says
This looks & sounds amazing! I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
Susan Christy says
I want to try the NESCAFÉ Taster’s Choice Vanilla
Pamela S says
I was surprised to learn that the first coffee house opened in America was in Boston in 1676. The recipe sounds delicious. Thank you!
Jackie says
The Caramel Vanilla Latte looks delicious! I would love to try the NESCAFÉ Café de Olla. A little cinnamon in the coffee sounds good!
Thank you!
kesha says
I would like to try the single serve vanilla packs! Yum
Melanie says
Max Morgenthaler was the coffee specialist
Karen D says
NESCAFÉ was launched on a crisp spring day in Switzerland 1938,
Darlene says
I was glad to learn that source their coffee for responsible suppliers. Also that they have as many varieties as they do. I think I really want to try a roast that makes a good latte with your recipe, you had my mouth watering with the photos.
HezziD says
I agree with the responsible suppliers! it’s good to know where it comes from!
Mary Beth Elderton says
We love Taster’s Choice. When we travel, we pack a supply of the stick packs for our hotel or being a jar longer stays. I like to keep a jar at home for the afternoon one cup. I also use Taster’s Choice in cooking/baking to add depth to chocolates or meat rubs. I knew that the granules dissolved very easily, but I just learned that they are shaped and porous intentionally for that purpose.
PS Your Caramel Vanilla Latte looks wonderful!