There is something special about drinking a cup of coffee. It has a unique taste and can boost your mood and energy levels. Approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily throughout the world. In fact, for that reason, we can see why coffee is highly competitive. Over time, people’s tastes and preferences change. Starbucks used to be my go-to place for my caffeine fix and their various coffee options. However, I wanted to try something new and experience different aromas and flavors. I used to drink Starbucks coffee every day — but now I like these 10 brands better.
Cookie Butter Cold Brew – Dunkin’ Donuts
Available for a limited time after selling out the cookie butter cold brew has returned for its third year. The oh-so-smooth cold brew is layered with brown-sugar cookies along with cold foam cookie butter and then sprinkled with cookie butter crumbles.
Frozen Caramel Coffee – Dunkin’ Donuts
Perfect on a hot day, try their frozen caramel coffee. It’s creamy, smooth, and full of flavor. Furthermore, the medium size has just 580 calories.
Caffe Mocha – Peet’s Coffee
I love a good mocha; the combination of espresso and chocolate is oh-so pleasurable. This caffe mocha features a house-made chocolate sauce and rich espresso. Under the layer of fresh whipped cream, you find silky, creamy steamed milk.
Caffe Latte – Peet’s Coffee
My next choice from Peet’s Coffee is the caffe latte. In Italian, “latte” means milk. This enjoyable drink is made with a rich hand-pulled espresso forte, smooth steamed milk, and then topped with a lovely layer of foam. Additionally, they also serve a holiday spice latte, skinny vanilla latte, vanilla latte, and chia latte.
Café Con Leche – Café Bustelo
If you are in the mood for a Latin flavor, this espresso-style coffee is vibrant and creamy. It can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Café Con Chocolate Frio – Café Bustelo
This espresso-style cold drink has a delightful flavor that just doesn’t stop. Additionally, it comes in vanilla, sweetened, and unsweetened, and you can make it at home and pour it straight from the fridge.
French Roast Coffee – Folgers
Start your day off right with Folgers medium dark robust and bold flavors of French roast ground coffee. From the moment you open the bag, the aroma fills you like a big, warm hug screaming for you to make a cup.
Toasty Hazelnut Coffee K-Cup Pods – Folgers
This toasty hazelnut coffee has delicious, delicate roasted, and sweet flavor notes. It smells toasty and tastes perfect with almond milk. It is also fantastic when it’s served cold.
Peppermint Mocha Coffee – Death Wish Coffee
Treat the in-laws to a delicious natural-flavored peppermint mocha coffee that doesn’t have that toothpaste flavor. It has a refreshing peppermint with a decadent taste of chocolate. For a smooth sip, it features arabica beans and robusta beans for strength.
Almond Afterlife Coffee – Death Wish Coffee
This medium-flavored roast could wake the dead. Featuring flavors of sweet fresh biscotti and roasted almonds, this coffee will have your back all day. The flavor is amazing, and it’s silky and strong.
Cappuccino – McCafé
Next, I must say that the Mc Café cappuccino is totally delicious. It’s a double-shot espresso made with arabica beans with organic steamed semi-skimmed milk, giving it a lovely, frothy texture. Finally, it is topped with a light dusting of chocolate, and a large cup has 128 kcal.
Americano – McCafé
The Americano is made using freshly ground arabica beans from Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms. To give it that rich flavorful taste, it is then blended with hot water. Furthermore, a regular cup of this dainty coffee has 6 kcal.
All Dark – La Colombe
Are you a dark roast enthusiast? If so, you will enjoy a lovely cup of La Colombe All Dark coffee. It is crafted with specialty coffee beans from Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and Colombia. Furthermore, all dark is bursting with notes of caramel, chocolate truffle, and toasted walnut. It is delicious on its own or when paired with your favorite milk creamer.
Cold Brew – La Colombe
This real cold-brew coffee has been crafted with roasted coffee beans. It has a strong coffee flavor, and surprisingly, there is no added sugar, but you can taste a natural sweetness. Serve cold with crushed ice. Coffee is always a good idea, hot or cold.
French Vanilla – Eight O’clock Coffee
I love the smell of fresh coffee in the morning. Waking up to a balanced blend of premium 100% medium roasted arabica beans with sweet vanilla and subtle notes of caramel. The smooth flavor of this French vanilla coffee will start your day off right.
Hazelnut – Eight O’clock Coffee
I can’t imagine a day without coffee. Made with 100% arabica beans from South America, this medium roast allows both the hazelnut and coffee accents to enhance each other. Additionally, it has a buttery, sweet aroma and an enticingly delectable taste that you’ll be wanting a second cup.
Frozen Caramel Mocha Latte – Krispy Kreme
You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy coffee. That’s why my next favorite brand is the frozen caramel mocha latte. It is a naturally flavored espresso with a creamy caramel mocha. Blended with ice, topped with yummy whipped cream, and then drizzled with chocolate and caramel sauce. It’s the perfect heavenly treat.
Calories per size:
- 460 12 fl. oz.
- 570 16 fl. oz.
- 770 20 fl. oz.
Espresso – Krispy Kreme
Espresso yourself with a rich and smooth shot. It’s rich and creamy and goes so well with a glazed donut for breakfast. I think the espresso pairs well with the original glazed Krispy Kreme donut.
S’mores Flavored Coffee – Caribou Coffee
The word s’more is a contraction for “some more.” Now if you love to eat s’mores, then you will definitely love this s’more-flavored coffee. This roasted medium blend has appealing notes of toasted Graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate. It’s the perfect treat if you’re craving something sweet.
Reindeer Blend – Caribou Coffee
Finally, I was so excited to see that the reindeer blend is back for the festive season. This dark roast blend is wonderful to sip on during the holidays and makes a great gift for coffee lovers. Furthermore, it has rich flavors, and a rare aged Sumatra adds a dash of spice and a touch of caramel to this festive blend. I used to drink Starbucks coffee every day – but now I like these 10 brands better. That’s because life’s too short to drink bad coffee.
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