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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Feb 5, 2010 10:52 AM
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> Good thought host mommy ; ) Need to pick up some
> Kahlua and give this one a try!!!!
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> > Great summary, MUSICA.
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> > I was given bottles of Torani vanilla and
> hazelnut
> > for Christmas one year and I liked both, but my
> > favorite addition is usually just a bit of
> Kahlua
> > (the real thing). 
The real thing is always the best. 
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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Feb 4, 2010 5:56 AM
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Good thought host mommy ; ) Need to pick up some Kahlua and give this one a try!!!!
> Great summary, MUSICA.
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> I was given bottles of Torani vanilla and hazelnut
> for Christmas one year and I liked both, but my
> favorite addition is usually just a bit of Kahlua
> (the real thing).
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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Feb 2, 2010 8:57 AM
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I thought that I'd share this info with my fellow syrup lovers in the Tassimo community.
I just ran across the below website for syrups. I REALLY like this site for Boba Tea Direct. For example, a bottle of Torani syrup online for $5.80 for a 750 ml, which is about the average price. Also, they sell in discount; the more you buy, the lower the price per bottle. They also sell a number of other brands of syrup too. 
http://www.bobateadirect.com/Coffee-Italian-Syrup-c-100.html
This is the selling narrative the vendor used for Torani butter rum flavor syrup: "A seasonal favorite, it captures the flavor and aroma of golden Puerto Rican rum without the alcohol. The flavor is smooth, creamy and buttery." Wow, pretty tasty!
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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Jan 29, 2010 6:25 PM
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Thank you, Host_Jane Could you please kindly rate my two posts below (the really long ones) on this topic? I'd appreciate it.  MUSCIA
The key for beverage drinkers using syrups = Syrups are a GREAT choice for people as an alternative to sweetening their coffee and other drinks, BUT always be careful when using both sugar (or substitute) AND syrup at the SAME time.
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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Jan 29, 2010 10:34 AM
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Great summary, MUSICA.
I was given bottles of Torani vanilla and hazelnut for Christmas one year and I liked both, but my favorite addition is usually just a bit of Kahlua (the real thing).
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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Jan 29, 2010 9:04 AM
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stp919, thank you for the KIND compliment. I'm glad you liked my input.
IRT the flavor oils, I personally would steer away from them at least to use in any coffee. Coffee can be a bit tempermental and adding oils will more than likely mess-up the coffee's delicate "balance".
Also, the flavor oils are a bit harder to gauge with amount and a little dab will do ya (and even a little drop can be too much). Overdoing the oil will again ruin the flavor.  Flavor oils are concentrated and should quite typically be used ONLY in baking (cakes, cookies, etc.), so I highly recommend sticking to the syrups because they are more predictable in mixed beverages.
There are the regular and sugar-free blends available (use sugar-free, if you're concerned about "over-sweetening" a drink). For example, putting sugar in coffee then adding syrup will sometimes make the drink too sweet.  ">
I, believe it or not, still use a measured shot glass at times because I like to KNOW that I'm actually pouring a TRUE 1/2 or 1 oz. shot. I do free-pour, but I have more control by keeping my measured shot-glass handy. Mixed drinks of any kind are consistent when measured. Any liquor, bartending, or food-gadget store (such as Bed, Bath and Beyond or Sur La Table) have what you need to keep handy near your syrup bottles. It does look "cool" when people free-pour (especially flair bartending, but that's another subject for another time), but again with mixed drinks I tend to strive for consistency. Predictability is always key in making successful drinks "work" and taste great.
Yes, the 1883 is quite a nice syrup. Definitely worth the try.
If you go the route of syrup, I suggest you have about 2-3 flavors available just to start out with. That will be more than plenty for varying tastes. I suggest: 1) vanilla, 2) almond/amaretto, and 3) Irish cream/mint, for starters. These 3 are basic, staple flavors MOST people veer toward.
BTW, Sur La Table is where I've found a lot of my bartending gadgets. They are a little pricey at times, but if you keep your eyes open they have sales on their items all of the time. There are actual stores and their online store:
http://www.surlatable.com
Also, there are many other "non rip-off" websites that sell measured beverage gadgets. It all depends on how ambitious and creative you want to get. But, sometimes basic is sufficient too.
Lastly, be mindful that the health departments are normally vigilant in their duties (that's what they are paid to do). Also, beverages are a liability thing too for any business. Just to CYA, confer with your attorney and/or the office that issues business licenses do/don't questions, even though you may offer the coffee free or complimentary.
Let me know what you think and please keep me posted on what you decide to do. I always love to hear others' stories!
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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Jan 29, 2010 1:11 AM
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> Ahhh, syrups! What would I do without them?
What a great and in depth review! I really appreciate the time put into it and I'm sure that others besides myself will benefit from it.
I haven't come across 1883 before. Their product looks great on the website.
My main concern is that the syrup not add an overwhelming sweetness to the drinks. See I intend on using them in my wife's interior design store as a treat for her clients. So the dilemma I have is how do I cover the broad spectrum of possible tastes without turning into a mini coffee shop.
I tell ya what... the more I look at the different flavors and recipes, the more I could really go coffee shop on her and probably drink half of them myself.
MUSCIA, have you ever tried any of those unsweetened flavor oils? I'm wondering how they fair against the syrups.
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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Jan 28, 2010 12:48 PM
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Ahhh, syrups! What would I do without them?
As a non-practicing certified Mixologist, I have the following in my stash (some you may/may not have heard of):
www.ferrarabrand.com
The brand Ferrara is a staple to the Italians/Sicilians since 1892. A product of Italy this company has been around a LONG time. Not too syrupy and has a light consistency. I have the almond syrup;
www.artisancoffeeroasters.com
The Louisiana company Artisan Coffee Roasters brand Gourmet Flavors syrup are pretty impressive to me. Based in Kenner, Louisiana, 70062, you can find them on the web or call 866-766-6629 or 504-712-4966 to see what they have available. I have their sugar free coconut syrup, and it's pretty light;
www.davincigourmet.com
I think that everybody knows DaVinci Gourmet, Ltd.'s syrups. These are available most anywhere in the coffee section of your favorite grocer and are less expensive than most other brands. The sugar free is very light and the regular flavors are syrupy (sweet). I have their hazelnut syrup and sugar free Kahlua blends;
www.torani.com
Torani is favored by a lot of "uppity" establishments. The bottle is plain, but the label stands out. Medium priced, R. Torre & Co. based in south SF, CA is a favorite among beverage connoisseurs. Yes, it looks and acts like a syrup. Kind of sweet, but most people like this brand only because the top coffee/tea/beverage shops use and carry it regularly. I have their hazelnut, caramel, and vanilla (the vanilla one is a staple!);
DiNatura Italian style syrup is a high-quality syrup and makes regular and unique flavors (sorry, I don’t have their website handy). It is about the same compared to Torani. It is made in the U.S.A. by Steams & Lehman, Inc. in Mansfield, Ohio, and modeled after fine Italian syrups. The bottle is pretty cool looking too. See flavors below:
Almond
Amaretto
Banana
Blackberry
Caramel
Cherry
Chocolate
Cinnamon
Coconut
Coffee
Hazelnut
Irish Creme
Kiwi
Lemon
Lime
Orange
Mango
Mint
Passion Fruit
Peach
Pineapple
Raspberry
Strawberry
Vanilla
I have DiNatura’s Almond and Lime flavors;
www.1883.com
Gourmet syrup from the French Alps, Philibert Routin since 1883 is a popular brand from Savoie, France, and I was lucky enough to find two bottles at a snooty little gourmet store I occasionally go to (lucky indeed). They have a handy toll-free number printed on the bottle: 1-800-for-1883. This company’s syrups are different than most gourmet syrups as they are REALLY thick syrupy. Take my word for it, and they are very much so! So, if you don’t want super thick, maybe skip this one, but the taste is superb. It’s not a cheap brand also, so have your pocket book ready. I have their wild strawberry and peach flavors, and use them mostly for ice cream creations, as it suits them better; and last brand…
www.monin.com
Le Sirop de Monin is quite popular among beverage connoisseurs. This product of France is good quality and lighter than some of the other brands. This one is easy to tolerate and not too gooey. Their flavors are very tasty and I think it’s well made. I have Monin’s almond flavor.
Many of the websites for each syrup brand that I've provided above do have recipes or serving suggestions (look at their pictures posted too for ideas) for their syrups. Plus, try some other websites, as there are MANY possibilities unexplored in the beverage world.
Basically, all of the brands are available through grocery or specialty stores, or you can see what you’re able to find on the Internet. There are other brands out there to try!
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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Jan 27, 2010 8:43 PM
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> I much prefer Monin and Torani over Da Vinci. Better
> flavors. More depth. To me a lot of the Da Vinci
> syrups just taste the same--super sweet. For caramel
> lattes I use Hershey's caramel syrup. For white
> mochas Torani of Ghiradelli makes a great white syrup.
I love super sweet, myself, and I love Da Vinci! But that Torani sounds yummy... I may have to give it a try :D
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Re: has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Jan 27, 2010 9:35 AM
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I much prefer Monin and Torani over Da Vinci. Better flavors. More depth. To me a lot of the Da Vinci syrups just taste the same--super sweet. For caramel lattes I use Hershey's caramel syrup. For white mochas Torani of Ghiradelli makes a great white syrup.
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has anyone tried any flavored syrups?
Jan 26, 2010 11:14 PM
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Since I'm resolved to the fact that we will not see an over abundance of different flavored coffees available anytime soon, I was considering using flavored syrups to come up with different recipes.
Does anyone have any opinions on this? I was checking out different ones such as Monin, Torani and Da Vinci. There are very different recipes you could come up with using the syrups available. Like Chocolate Chip Cookie...
http://moninstore.com/
http://www.torani.com/home
http://www.davincigourmet.com/
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