5 ways with... coffee

Whether your customers adore an Americano or love a latte, you can be sure that coffee means big business, so here’s our at-a-glance guide to making the most of the nation’s favourite bean

1 Whip it up

Not just an Instagram craze, whipped coffee, also known as Dalgona, is in high demand all year round. Whip together instant coffee, sugar and hot water to make a toffee-coloured foam that you spoon over iced milk. Simple and delicious.

2 Add some flavour

From vanilla, hazelnut and caramel to more unusual flavours such as toasted marshmallow, banana and honeycomb, syrups are a cost-effective way to offer new flavours and drive incremental sales. Pair a cake or cookie with each flavour for a double whammy – and double the sales!

3 In the can

Designed to grab and go, chilled canned coffee has proved to be a hit with coffee fans looking for a caffeine hit with convenience. There are plenty of espresso, iced latte and flat white options to choose from, so stock up on a range of ready-todrink formats for your chillers.

4 Creative bakes

Whether it’s a classic coffee and walnut cake or more unusual options, there are plenty of ways to include coffee in your baking. Get creative with these dream combos that will appeal from morning to night: coffee and banana bread, coffee and pecan flapjacks, caramel apple coffee cake (below) and white chocolate cappuccino cake.

5 ‘Icely does it

Buy it or make it, ice cream is a real crowd-pleaser and by adding coffee, you instantly give this frozen favourite real appeal for adults. Delight customers with creamy latte-style ice creams or serve up a simple affogato – scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with a shot of espresso, grated dark chocolate and perhaps a splash of chocolate or orange liqueur.