Top tips for better coffee and a giveaway
For many of us, having a cup of coffee is more than just a morning ritual; it’s a moment of pleasure in our busy days. But even the most passionate coffee lovers can find that their daily cup becomes a bit mundane from time to time. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you about some of the exciting ways you can make better coffee, and I have a giveaway where one of you can win a bundle of coffee syrups.

Making your coffee more exciting doesn’t require expensive equipment or barista skills; it’s all about creativity and a willingness to experiment. By exploring new beans, brewing methods, flavours, and presentation styles, you can transform your daily coffee routine into a delightful experience.
Experiment with Coffee Beans
The foundation of a great coffee starts with the beans. Why not try beans from different regions? This can drastically change your coffee’s flavour profile. From the fruity notes of Ethiopian Arabica to the bold intensity of Vietnamese Robusta, each variety offers a unique taste. Experimenting with light, medium, and dark roasts can also introduce you to better coffee with a wide range of flavours and aromas.
Upgrade Your Brewing Method
If you’re used to using a French press or an Aeropress, why not move to an espresso machine or vice versa? Each method brings out different things in your coffee, so if you don’t like it brewed one way you can always try another. This change alone can make your morning cup feel like a whole new discovery.
Incorporate New Flavours
Introducing new flavours can transform your coffee. Simple additions like a dash of cinnamon, a sprinkle of nutmeg, a little cocoa, or a drop of vanilla extract can delight your taste buds. For those looking for a creamier texture, experiment with various milks or milk alternatives, and for those who like their coffee sweeter, a dash of flavoured syrup will make all the difference when looking for a better coffee.
Presentation Matters
If you’re used to just using a boring old mug for your coffee, treat yourself to a new mug. Serving your coffee in a beautiful mug or a sleek glass can enhance your overall experience. A garnish, such as a light dusting of cocoa or a cinnamon stick, can make your coffee look as good as it tastes.
What You Can Win
You could win a bundle of Sweet Freedom coffee syrups. The bundle consists of 3 bottles of flavoured syrup: vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel. They’re perfect to add to coffee, frappes, milkshakes, cocktails, or even on homemade pancakes and porridge.
The syrups are vegan & plant-based, low in fructose, contain no refined sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and no preservatives, are a source of fibre, and contain only 13 calories per teaspoon.
How To Enter
If you’d like to be in with the chance of winning the coffee syrup bundle, enter via the Gleam widget below (terms and conditions apply).
Win a Bundle of Sweet Freedom syrups
I like an espresson
I like an espresso.
A skinny flat white.
A Vanilla latte is my favourite coffee.
My favourite is an Americano
My favourite as an Americano
I love a very strong black Americano.
cappuccino x
I enjoy a flat white and iced coffee in the summer.
A hazelnut latte would probably be my favourite.
I like a toffee nut latte at the moment
I like Black Coffee Pumpkin Spice is especially great
My Favourite Is Douwe Egberts Gold yum yum Love it
I love hazelnut coffee!
Not a big flavored coffee fan but the caramel is a game changer. The others look interesting too.
Has to be caramel lattes, naughty but nice!
I like a strong roast coffee with plenty of milk
Vanilla latte with soy milk is my go to at costa
I love all different types of coffee but my favourite is caramel latte.
Americano tall long and strong – just love the taste and flavour
Vanilla latte is my favourite, especially in the mid morning.
I love a flavoured coffee, at the moment it is a toffee nut latte.
vanilla latte or choc mocha
I really love a Calypso Coffee which is like an Irish coffee but with Tia Maria instead of whisky.
I love caramel lattes, either instant at home or in a coffee shop for a treat!
A Belmonte coffee, From Spain!
Americano tall long and strong
My husband makes an espresso latte every morning , in which I dunk a freddo! My highlight of the day!
I like a really milky coffee. My go to is a cappuccino made with soya milk.
I love vanilla latte.
Currently, my favourite coffee currently is a caramel latte.
Whether I win or not, I feel like that hazelnut syrup will be delicious and I’m going to have to give this a try so I could soon have a new favourite.
I love a flavored coffee, especially hazelnut, but i also love a skinny latte
I love sweet stuff but am dieting so this would be great to add to drinks so I feel like I’m having something naughty!
I don’t drink coffee (tea drinker) but my husband drinks any coffee going, as long as it’s hot and strong.
I like a cinnamon skinny flat white or a cortado depending on how I feel
It has to be a hazelnut latte. Its just so creamy and nutty, both my favorite flavour combination!
These sound very delicious and tempting. I like that they are plant based.
I like a latte with coconut milk and caramel syrup!
I do like an Americano but am wanting to broaden my tastes with other types.
I like Nescafe, with milk, in the middle of the day, to keep me going.