Switch Up Your Coffee With These Unexpected Add-Ins

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Rene L
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Are you sick of the same boring coffee every morning? Have you considered spicing your coffee up by adding some new things? We bet you haven’t thought of many of the additives on this list.

Ice Cream

Mocha or coffee ice cream is so delicious, so wouldn’t adding some vanilla or chocolate ice cream be amazing in your coffee? There’s even an Italian dessert called an affogato, which is a scoop of vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso.

Honey

This healthy alternative to sugar or sweetener is actually used in Spanish lattes, which also have milk and a shot of espresso.

Vanilla Extract

You’ve heard of vanilla lattes, so why not give you coffee a hint of vanilla with vanilla extract.

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Lemon or Lime

Adding citrus to your coffee may seem a bit odd, but this combination is actually super refreshing. Try adding a little bit of lemon juice or the peel to your next coffee.

Melted Chocolate

We guarantee that this is tastier than any mocha you’ve ever had. For a decadent drink, add some dark chocolate (it’s best with 70% cocoa or more) to your coffee.

Nutmeg

Get a taste of fall by adding nutmeg to your coffee. It’s earthy, nutty flavor pairs great with coffee and you’ll love the new taste!