Have you ever wondered how they infuse the deliciousness of nuts, berries, chocolates, and spices into those pretty little beans? Even more so, how do they create “natural” flavors such as Blueberry Cobbler or Pumpkin Pie?
As much as coffee companies would like you to think the flavoring process is 100% natural, that’s not always the truth. In some cases, fresh spices like are added during the grinding process, but for most cases, it’s often a combination of quite a few ingredients, some natural, some not, which create the final cup of flavored java.
Flavorings, both natural and artificial (i.e chemicals) are sprayed onto the beans in liquid form during the roasting process. The chemical concoctions developed by chemists, (who else?) sometimes include over 100 different chemical ingredients to reproduce novelty flavors. The additives are then dried off of the beans using water or alcohol to help the oils evaporate quicker. After, the beans are sold in whole form or ground up and packaged. The only problem that seems to commonly arise with flavored coffee is that the flavors tend to mask the authentic coffee flavor desired by so many. Unfortunately, some unreputable brands use strong flavor additives to cover up their beans that are often lower in quality than advertised.
All in all, you are better off picking up the best coffee you can afford and then adding a flavored syrup. This way you have the quality bean AND the flavor you want.
A super amazing combination is any homemade latte with a squirt of Da Vinci’s French Vanilla syrup. It’s so much more economical than going to a coffee house and you can control exactly how much Vanilla flavor you want. Win-win! Check out the great Da Vinci prices over at CoffeeRocket.com to start making your own flavored beverages at home. Yum.
10. Flavia French Roast – Whether you are already assertive or want to be, this blend of darkly roasted coffees with a hint of caramel and spices gets you there.
Flavia Cappuccino Latte Swirl - The new and improved creamy, rich taste of low fat Flavia cappuccino/latte swirl is the perfect addition to your drinks selection. In fact, Flavia is the only single-cup brewing system that can make authentic cappuccinos and lattes just by combining Flavia cappuccino/latte swirl with any coffee or tea.
3. Flavia Sumatra – More body, more boldness! Enjoy the exquisite richness of Flavia pure-origin Sumatra, direct from the volcanic soils of this exotic Indonesian island.
1. Flavia Colombia - Pure-origin Colombia gives you full-bodied richness with a unique nutty twist.
Gloria Jean’s Holiday Traditions – A flavorful coffee with undertones of milk chocolate fudge and caramel.
Coffee People’s Santa’s Buzz – A jolly blended medium extra bold roast. Sure to keep you awake into the late hours while waiting for someone special to arrive…
Green Mountain Fair Trade Wicked Winter Blend – Combines the warmth and subtle earthiness of Indonesian coffee with the mellow brightness of Central and South American beans. The result is a toasty, subtly caramelly cup with a chewy, chocolate body and a hint of nutty sweetness in the finish.
