You’re probably missing your daily coffee routine, which might include lining up for a cup, and having your name lovingly misspelled by your barista.
But not all good things are lost; in fact, they can be even better, and even more accessible. Enter the beloved instant coffee NESCAFÉ Gold, which gives you a smoother taste and a richer aroma than other options out there. With just a few spoonfuls, you can even attempt the café drinks you love at home, because NESCAFÉ Gold is made with Arabica beans, just like the blends you get at your favorite coffee shop.
Here are a few recipes to achieve café bliss at home:
Not all caramel macchiatos are created equal, but you can come close to your barista’s blend with this recipe. If you don't have a fancy milk frother at home, you can pour your hot milk into a blender and whip it up until foamy. Best part is, you can add as much caramel as you like.
Make caramel sauce: Heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, without stirring, until the sugar is dissolved, then let boil mixture has thickened and dark amber in color. Remove pan from heat then immediately add cream and butter. Whisk until combined then season with salt to taste. Set aside until ready to use.
Froth milk: Froth hot milk with a milk frother or a blender. Set aside.
Assemble drink: Dissolve NESCAFÉ Gold in hot water, then pour into a glass. Slowly pour in hot, frothy milk until almost full. Drizzle the top of the drink with caramel sauce.
This third wave coffee favorite seems intimidating, but the truth is, it’s basically just a latte with less milk. Don’t be scared to make one at home; just adjust your milk ratios, and pour into a steamy cup of your home brew.
Froth milk: Froth hot milk with a milk frother or a blender. Set aside.
Assemble: Dissolve NESCAFÉ Gold in hot water. Pour into a coffee cup or mug. Slowly pour in hot, frothy milk until almost full.
A few weeks into quarantine, and the world has been saturated with dalgona coffee posts. If you want to make your own version that’s just a little bit different, top a coffee or vanilla milkshake with the dalgona cream for a really indulgent drink that doubles as a dessert.
Make dalgona topping: Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Using a milk frother or a hand mixer, whip the mixture until thick and fluffy, about 5-10 minutes. Set aside.
Make milkshake: Combine ice cream, ice, and milk in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Assemble: Pour milkshake into a tall glass. Top with Dalgona coffee whip.
If you like your drinks sweeter, then look no further than our Southeast Asian neighbor Vietnam, for their staple morning beverage. Sweeten your instant coffee with condensed milk to get the full experience.
Make coffee: Dissolve NESCAFÉ Gold in hot water. Leave hot, or chill coffee for an iced drink.
Assemble: Add condensed milk to the bottom of a glass. Pour coffee over the condensed milk.
If there ever was an heir to the dalgona throne, it would be this recipe, which is slowly pervading the Internet-sphere. This Instagrammable concoction requires some time overnight, but the results are a creamy, cold, delight.
Make coffee ice cubes: Dissolve NESCAFÉ Gold in hot water. Pour coffee into an ice cube tray, then freeze overnight until solid.
Assemble: The next day, add coffee cubes to a tall glass. Serve with milk on the side, or pour over the coffee cubes directly.
