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Coffee Syrup help please

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musicalfrog · 13/05/2025 09:38

Hello!

I've been enjoying flavoured syrups in my coffees out and about for a while so thought I'd try them at home.

I have an M&S one but it's sugar free so has that not too nice aftertaste.

The Monin one (which I believe they use in the cafés) is barely detectable.

Any tips on good ones I should try, or how else to replicate that flavour at home?

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Funderthighs · 13/05/2025 13:40

We use Sweetbird Syrups in our cafe and use a tablespoonful per coffee. Maybe you’re not putting enough in?

IsThisLifeNow · 13/05/2025 13:43

yes I find the suger free ones leave a nasty aftertaste and I'm usually fine with sweetners, so always looking for ideas. I found a caramel one that I like, but its been hard to get hold off. Its very thick and I find you need to add it to hot coffee. I drink mostly iced coffee you see.

Sweet Freedom Caramel Syrup 350g | Sainsbury's

ThirdStorm · 13/05/2025 13:55

I like the Simply Sugar Free Syrups, you can get them via Amazon. Every flavour you can think of. I like Salted Caramel and Black Forest the best but I have a few of them. You can get 200ml or 1l which is handy.

bruffin · 13/05/2025 14:00

ThirdStorm · 13/05/2025 13:55

I like the Simply Sugar Free Syrups, you can get them via Amazon. Every flavour you can think of. I like Salted Caramel and Black Forest the best but I have a few of them. You can get 200ml or 1l which is handy.

Op says she does like M&S , the Simply sugar free have exactly the same ingredients.
There is a reason TK Maxx and Homesense are full of sugar free coffee syrups, they all taste horrible

bruffin · 13/05/2025 14:28

bruffin · 13/05/2025 14:00

Op says she does like M&S , the Simply sugar free have exactly the same ingredients.
There is a reason TK Maxx and Homesense are full of sugar free coffee syrups, they all taste horrible

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musicalfrog · 13/05/2025 14:40

Oh my gosh a tablespoon? That seems a lot, I was trying to avoid too many calories 😅 and this sounds worse than sugar. The bottle isn't very big so it wouldn't last long either. Oh well maybe I'll keep to an occasional treat rather than every day.

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IsThisLifeNow · 13/05/2025 15:43

Have you tried beanies coffee? I really like them and it's very low calories till you add whatever sweetener, sugar or milk you normally would add

ThirdStorm · 13/05/2025 15:43

I really like the sugar free simply syrups and don't get the after taste you both @musicalfrog and @bruffin speak of. I didn't realise M&S are the same. I only use a teaspoon. I hope you find something suitable.

karmakameleon · 13/05/2025 15:45

I think the Monin ones are the best but you do need to be reasonably generous.

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musicalfrog · 13/05/2025 17:12

karmakameleon · 13/05/2025 15:45

I think the Monin ones are the best but you do need to be reasonably generous.

Thank you I'll try a double dose!

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AmazingBouncingFerret · 13/05/2025 17:21

behind the scenes coffee shop secret here…
10ml for 8floz
20ml for 12floz
30ml for 16floz

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