Making Starbucks Drinks At Home | But Better

‍Roasting Beans:

1. If roasting, place 8oz of desired beans into a roaster and roast at 455F for 15-18 minutes.
2. Let rest 3 days before using.

Frappuccino:

1. For the caramel sauce, in a medium saucepan add in granulated sugar, and water. Whisk together.
2. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Let boil for 8-12 minutes until reduced to an amber color. Whisk in unsalted butter, kosher salt, and beans from vanilla bean pod. Whisk to combine.
3. Once combined, turn off the heat and whisk in heavy cream. Pour into a container to cool.
4. For the simple syrup, in a medium saucepan add and combine equal parts water and sugar. Set over medium heat and whisk continuously just until dissolved. Set to the side to cool completely.
5. Place the simple syrup into a blender and start blending. Add in exactly 6 grams of xanthan gum blend together.
6. In a blender, add in ice with good espresso (or cold brew concentrate), whole milk, caramel sauce, and xanthan gum paste. Blend until smooth.
7. Grab a glass, coat the walls with caramel, pour in the frap leaving space to top with whipped cream. Finish the whipped cream off with a drizzle of caramel.

Pink Drink:

1. Feel a small glass with hot water, add a hibiscus tea bag and steep 3-5 minutes.
2. Remove the bags and add white grape juice with honey to taste.
3. Pour over ice and top with a generous splash of coconut milk. Stir together and garnish with strawberries.

Nitro Cold Brew:

1. In an iSi canister, combine the desired cold brew with maple syrup (optionally). Shake to combine.
2. Add the lid, twist on a fresh whip and let sit and erate for 3 minutes.
3. Slowly extract the cold brew into glass and serve.