What are the Different Types of Coffee Syrups?

Since just about everyone in the country is addicted to coffee, several people have created ways to make their coffee experience a little different. Instead of the usual slightly bitter, semi-sweet taste of good coffee or maybe even the seriously bitter taste of black coffee, they’ve derived everyone’s favorite drink into a variety of flavors from different brands.

Before you choose the perfect type of syrup for you, here’s a little overview on some of the most famous brands of coffee syrups.

Da Vinci Gourmet

One of the most popular brands of syrup, Da Vinci Gourmet was made especially for special beverages. Producing only all-natural syrups from single-origin ingredients, the products of Da Vinci Gourmet are made to create a refreshing cremosa or a coffee mocha, just for the caffeine-addicted. But really, it’s not just because Da Vinci Gourmet has over 100 flavors to offer their caffeine-lovers. It’s also because Da Vinci Gourmet offers merchandising support and a menu just for those who will be using their products. Their website offers a variety of menus for anyone to try.

Torani

This famous family-owned company dates back to as far as 1925. Back then, when Rinaldo and Ezilda Torre moved to North Beach, San Francisco from Italy, they introduced more than just their home-made recipes straight from their hometown. The couple also introduced the Italian soda after mixing the syrup with sparkling water. Proving to be a success, they sold the recipe to cafes in the area. Eventually, they also started selling the famous Torani syrups in their own wholesale grocery. Back in the day, they started with just 5 flavors. Today, Torani syrups are being distributed in over 40 countries with over 100 flavors. Apparently, Torani was also involved in the making of one of the famous beverages in the country – the flavored caffe latte, made from Torani syrup, espresso and steamed milk. 

Monin

Since George Monin built the company in 1912 in Bourges, France, this brand of syrup actually celebrates its century of existence this year 2012. In less than 19 years, Monin started to export to various European countries. Since it’s been around for a century, Monin has also become a choice brand for gourmet beverages. Now that they have 100 flavors and more, the brand delivers their products to over 120 countries around the world. Monin creates their syrups from natural ingredients like fruits, spices, flowers and nuts, selected from around the world to ensure the consistent, but pure taste in their products. Made from pure sugar, Monin aims to retain the best flavors with respect for other ingredients.

All three of these major brands of gourmet syrups all offer similar flavors like almond, vanilla, raspberry, blueberry, peach, caramel, banana, apple and even blackberry. From all of these syrups, you can make so many different types of beverages – coffee based or not. You can make Italian sodas, smoothies, caffe lattes and even cocktails. While you have a great selection of syrup flavors to choose from, your only problem now is – which product should you choose?