As a coffee connoisseur, either new or experienced, perfecting your cup of joe may seem like a never-ending process. Before you begin to pick your preferred brewing method, you must first decide: Will you buy a bag of whole bean or ground coffee? Believe it or not, the differences go beyond preparation time. Discover the pros and cons of grinding your own coffee and try it for yourself.   Pre-Ground Coffee Buying bags of already ground coffee beans is a common option for individuals with a rushed morning routine. Skip the manual work of grinding beans and go straight to brewing. The acces ..read more

That sweet tasting foam on top of your latte? Froth. But how can you make your favorite cup of coffee without having to go to the corner cafe?  We’re going to teach you a quick and easy way to properly froth milk and top off your favorite Caruso's Coffee blend with this recipe! What You’ll Need: Milk of Choice Jar Microwave  Step-By-Step: Fill your jar half way with milk Screw lid on tight Shake the jar as hard as you can for 30-60 seconds. Milk will start to froth. Remove the lid from the jar and place the glass jar in the microwave. Microwave on high for 30 seconds Fo ..read more

Our absolute favorites are these Peppermint Mocha cookies! Soft-baked plus a wonderful white chocolate coating and a sprinkle of classic candy cane for the perfect amount of crunch. More family-friendly and light than brownies and certain to please! PEPPERMINT MOCHA COOKIES These Peppermint Mocha Cookies are certainly our absolute favorite holiday cookie ever. Not only do they taste downright scandalous, they look the part too! Prep Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes  Cook Time: 10 minutes  Total Time: 5 hours Makes: 20 cookies INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted softened butter 1/2 ..read more

Mmmmm - cocoa and sugar! Nothing but the absolute best goes into this, our second installment of Coffee in Cookies recipes for your Holiday baking. This week we're sharing Dark Cocoa Crinkle Cookies with a caffeinated twist: made even better with Caruso's Coffee!  DARK COCOA COFFEE CRINKLE COOKIES These Coffee Crinkle Cookies are crispy on the edges but soft and chewy on the inside. Rich, chocolatey, and incredibly decadent. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 32 minutes Makes: 5-6 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS 1 cup dark cocoa powder 2 ..read more

Who doesn't love coffee and cookies during the Holiday season? We sure do! The only way to make it even better this year is to put the coffee in the cookies too! Throughout the month, we are sharing some of our favorite recipes for you to try, starting with this National Cookie Day treat: Coffee & Chocolate Shortbread. Enjoy! COFFEE AND CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD COOKIE Everyone knows that shortbread is a simple and delicious cookie that you can bake in just a few minutes. By adding just the right amount of Coffee and Chocolate to your favorite Shortbread recipe, you c ..read more

Vanilla Almond Coffee Do you ever get bored of your normal morning coffee? Here is a simple recipe to change it up and add a little bit of extra flavor! Ingredients: Your favorite Caruso's Coffee blend 2 tablespoons almond extract 2 tablespoons vanilla extract Step-By-Step: Place coffee in a large jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add extracts. Cover and shake well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place or in the freezer. Prepare coffee as usual ..read more

Homemade Pumpkin Coffee Creamer It's October, which means it's not just "spooky season," but pumpkin spice season! We're giving you a recipe for your own pumpkin coffee creamer. When you don't have time to run to the coffee shop or it's just not in the budget, you can make your own pumpkin-flavored coffee at home!   INGREDIENTS: 1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk* 2 Tablespoons (30g) pumpkin puree 2 Tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup 1/2 – 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 – 2 cinnamon sticks STEP-BY-STEP In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk ..read more

Make Your Own Espresso at Home (Without an Espresso Machine) Have you ever wanted to make your go-to order from your local coffee shop at home, but there was one tiny problem... you don't have an espresso maker. No worries! A more affordable option and more commonly found in households is a French Press. We're teaching you how to make espresso with a French Press! What You'll Need: French press Dark roast coffee beans Coffee grinder Scale for coffee measuring (or a tablespoon) Electric gooseneck kettle or stovetop kettle Step-By-Step: Grind your coffee very fine, using dark roast beans. You ..read more

Iced Caramel Spice Coffee We're almost halfway through September and Fall is getting closer! Celebrate the Autumn season early with this recipe for Iced Caramel Spice Coffee! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup cold coffee 1-3 tbs cinnamon flavored syrup caramel topping ice cubes coffee creamer STEP-BY-STEP: Brew a fresh pot of coffee and place it in the refrigerator to chill.   Once cold, take a large glass and drizzle the sides heavily with caramel topping, add cinnamon syrup and ice cubes.   Fill prepped glass with cold coffee and splash some creamer to finish it off.   Stir ..read more

Café au lait When you can't go to Paris, bring Paris to you with this classic French coffee drink. Similar to a latte, this caffeinated beverage is made with strong brewed coffee instead of espresso and doesn’t call for foam. Delicious and simple? Oui oui! Ingredients: 2 cups of strong brewed, French roast coffee 1-1 1/2 cups of steamed (or warmed) milk of your choice Step-By-Step: Heat 1 to 1 1/2 cups milk in a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking until the milk is steaming. Combine equal parts warmed milk and coffee into 2 large coffee cups and stir ..read more