Barista Secret: Make Starbucks Caramel Macchiato at Home

espresso

💰Cheaper: strong brewed coffee

Strong brewed coffee can mimic espresso flavor at a lower cost.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while whole milk is often cheaper.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: date syrup

💰Cheaper: homemade caramel

Date syrup is a healthier sweetener while homemade caramel can reduce costs.

In a saucepan, add the water and sugar and turn on the heat. Whisk well and warm the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Once dissolved, add the vanilla extract, turn off the heat and pour out the vanilla syrup into a mason jar for storage.

In a pan, add the sugar and water and whisk well to combine.

Turn the heat to medium-high heat and leave the sugar-water mixture alone. The mixture will start to simmer, and eventually the colour will change from white to amber. Keep a close eye and don't stir or shake the pan until the colour changes.

Then, remove the pan from the heat and pour in the cream gently, while whisking well. Add the butter as well.

Once the mixture has stopped bubbling and has turned into a rich caramel colour, add the vanilla extract and whisk to combine.

Set aside to cool down.

Add the vanilla syrup to the cup, along with the caramel sauce.

Steam the milk in the microwave for 30 seconds-1 minute and then use a frother to froth the milk.

Pour the steamed milk in your cup with the vanilla syrup and the caramel sauce.

If using Ninja Dual Brew, add ground coffee to the machine and select 'specialty' brew style. Set the amount to 4 oz.

Place the cup at the base of the machine and brew the coffee into the milk.

If using French Press, pour 4 Tbsp of ground coffee (2 servings) to the jug and then add boiling hot water to the French press. Cover the French press with the included lid and allow the coffee to steep for 4 minutes.

If using an espresso maker, make a strong shot of espresso for each serving.

Drizzle with caramel sauce.

Serve hot and enjoy!

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