The Secret to Effortless, Bakery-Level Baking with Espresso Powder & Zests

Discover how to bake like a pro with Civilized Coffee’s premium espresso powder and citrus zests. From mocha brownies to zesty scones, learn how shelf-stable, ready-to-use ingredients can elevate your home baking with rich flavor and effortless results.

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Cinnamon Rolls with a Caffeine Kick

There’s nothing like pulling a hot tray full of cinnamon rolls out of the oven to complement your morning coffee. The soft, fluffy batter combined with the gooey, sweet icing is a match made in heaven. But what if you said goodbye to your coffee and added caffeine directly into the roll itself? We say game on. Follow the instructions below for a morning treat that’s guaranteed to put a pep in your step.

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How Is Instant Coffee Made?

Although often snubbed by coffee snobs, instant coffee is worth paying attention to. Well-crafted blends can pack in plenty of flavor and aroma and are great to have on hand for busy mornings. Instant coffee isn’t just for when you’re in a rush, either: This delicious, powdered blend is perfect for adding to smoothies, mixing into baked goods, whipping up a Dalgona coffee and so much more. And, in spite of what you may think, it’s made of real coffee – it just gets some extra processing post-brewing. Read on to learn more about how the two methods of making instant coffee and how they impact the final product.

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Cocktail or Mocktail, The Espresso Mule Is Worth Toasting To

Whether you’re letting the drinks flow or trying to cut back, the espresso mule is a delicious and unexpected combination of flavors. Even better, it feels just as at home in the chillier months - thanks to the warm spiciness of ginger beer - as it does in the summer for its refreshing bubbles and citrus notes. This is one drink we’ll be toasting with all year long.

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This Espresso Almond Butter Green Smoothie Starts Your Mornings Off Right

If you’re one of the roughly 51 percent of Americans who will make the resolution to eat healthier in 2021, you’re in the right place. We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this green smoothie packed with protein, healthy fats, and (of course) espresso gives you the long-lasting energy you need to get through the day.

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Share a Holiday Toast with an Espresso Martini

This holiday season, we’re raising a (martini) glass to the espresso martini. With just four ingredients in the traditional recipe, this classic cocktail is easy to shake (not stir) up. Plus, despite being a chilled drink, the deep flavors of espresso feel distinctly cozy, making this a delicious holiday-time choice.

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Get in the Holiday Spirit With Chocolate Espresso Crinkle Cookies

There are few things better than a cozy, oven-heated kitchen on a chilly day, especially when that kitchen is filled with the delicious scent of these chocolate espresso crinkle cookies baking away. Dawning a powdered sugar coat, these cookies look as though they’ve arrived from a winter wonderland – and the lightly crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture is pretty wonderful too. Plus, with espresso powder layered between two types of chocolate, these sweet delights deliver an impressive depth of flavor.

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Make Waking Up a Little Easier With a Dirty Chai Smoothie

On chilly winter mornings, the last thing you want to do is get out of your cozy bed. This dirty chai smoothie makes the mornings a little easier. Two heaping teaspoons of instant espresso powder give this blend a caffeinated kick while still packing in filling nutrients to keep you satisfied until lunch. And despite being a frosty breakfast, there’s something deliciously seasonal about this smoothie’s blend of warm spices. We promise it’ll be worth waking up for this one.

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