I love starting my morning off with a hot cup of coffee. I know it sounds super basic, but hey, it’s true. It doesn’t matter if it’s summer or winter, the first thing I do in the morning is brew a pot and enjoy the aromas before taking that amazing first sip. Since I tend to brew most of my coffee at home (as opposed to going out and buying a cup) I am always on the look for new brands to try.
Last weekend I was at Meijer doing some shopping. I know whenever I go there that I will find what I am looking for. Not only do they have an amazing grocery section, but you can also find household items, dishes, and clothes. It’s great to have a store that has so many quality products available. Plus, with their mPerks program I save money on every trip. Totally a win-win!
While I was there I discovered Café Bustelo®, a high quality, Hispanic coffee. Did you know that this month is Hispanic Heritage month? My husband is 1/4 Hispanic, so I decided pick up a can of ground coffee to try it (although I would have tried it even if we weren’t any part Hispanic). I was even able to get $1 off a Café Bustelo product (excludes instant) using mPerks. Click here to get your $1 off. The offer is good until 10/14, so be sure not miss it! You can also find the coffee in whole bean, brick, and instant so there is something for everyone!
When I got home, I couldn’t wait to try it out, so I brewed myself a cup. Friends, I was so impressed this coffee! The first thing I noticed was how finely it was ground.
The next thing I noticed was the taste. I mean I’m not exactly a coffee connoisseur, but I enjoy a good cup of joe. There was a huge difference between Café Bustelo and the other ground coffee I have tried. It was rich and full bodied, but not too bold for my liking. I am not a drink it black type of girl, so my coffee always includes milk and sugar. Even with the milk and sugar, the taste was still fabulous, and I knew that this would be a great choice to create my own salted caramel mocha at home!
Now I know that pumpkin spice is all the rage, but as you know if you read this blog regularly, that is not my cup of tea coffee. Salted caramel on the other hand, I am all about. Did you know it is super easy to create your own mocha at home? It’s super easy to do with Café Bustelo, simple check out the recipe below! Don’t forget, if you are near a Meijer, check out the mPerks offer!
- 1-2 tbsp caramel sauce homemade or store bought
- 1-2 tbsp chocoalte syrup
- 1/2 cup strong brewed Café Bustelo coffee
- 2/4 cup hot frothed milk
- sugar to taste
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powder sugar
- 2 tbsp coca powder
- Brew a strong cup of coffee. You will only be using 1/2 a cup of coffee.
- Add your caramel sauce and chocolate syrup and mix. Add sugar if you would like.
- Add the frothed milk. If you do not have a frother, use a mason jar! Simply put the milk in the jar, put the top on and give it a good shake. Then take the top and band off, and pop in the microwave (remember metal and and the microwave don't mix). Then pour into the mug.
- Top with the chocolate whipped cream and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Place mixer bowl, and whisk attachment in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- While in the freezer, sift powder sugar and cocoa powder together.
- After 15 minutes, pour whipping cream into bowl, and whisk for about 30 seconds. Add powder sugar and cocoa powder and continue to whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon into piping bag, and pipe onto coffee.
