7 ways to make your coffee taste cafe-level style

7 ways to make your coffee taste cafe-level style7 ways to make your coffee taste cafe-level styleCoffee is an expensive habit to break. For most people, that morning cup of joe at a local cafe is part of a beloved ritual. If you consider yourself to be somewhat of a coffee snob, you probably have a certain shop that you trust with your favorite barista and your favorite blend on tap, but the lattes and cups of cold brew add up. So its notlage a bad idea to have a few DIY tricks up your sleeve when youre making that rushed cup of coffee at home. Youll save money and time a few days a week without having to give up your coffee shop habit altogether.1. Maple SyrupInstead of adding white sugar, raw sugar or agave to your coffee, try maple syrup. Itll add that natural sweet taste without clumping together like honey does. Channel those inner Elf vibes and keep maple syrup on hand.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisf action, Neuroscience, and more2. Oat MilkWe might be a little biased with our love ofoat milk, but the creamy and sweet non-dairy beverage tends to make any cup of coffee taste almost coffee shop quality. Oat milk has a way of adding that mouth-coating texture that youd get from a latte without using a fancy espresso machine.3. ButterYou can always go thebulletproofroute and add a piece of grass-fed butter to your hot coffee. Itll add a layer of richness to your cup and, if you become hooked on the concept, it may help with weight loss throughketosis, a metabolic state thats triggered by a lack of carbs, causing your body to relyon healthy fats for energy. (You just have to maintain it through all of the other foods and beverages you consume throughout the day. NBD.)4. Cocoa PowderAn improvised mocha latte is always a good idea. Grab whatever cocoa powder you have and add a few teaspoons of it to your coffee. Youll get your hot chocolate and your caffeine all in one, and you wont ha ve to add any extra sugar in the process.5. Cinnamonor a little extra spice and complexity, sprinkle a little cinnamon into your coffee. Itll add a mellow sweetness without any sugar. Adding a little cinnamon to your coffee might also help to curb your sugar cravings later in the day. Cinnamon is a known appetite suppressant that helps tostabilize your blood sugar levels.6. Condensed MilkTheres a reasonVietnamese coffeeis so good. The coffee itself tends to be twice as strong as your average cup with a lingering aftertaste and high acidity, so a few tablespoons of condensed milk helps to mellow it all out. Even if your coffee isnt a Vietnamese blend, you could still add a tablespoon of condensed milk to make it a little creamier and richer. Its also a foolproof solution if your coffee tastes slightly burnt.7. SaltAccording to celebrity chef Alton Brown,salt not only helps to cut the bitterness of coffee, but also helps to smooth out any kind of stale taste coming from the tap water. Add a pinch of salt to your cup of coffee grounds before you add the hot water and see if you notice a difference.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people