[Dxslayer]

Well just yesterday I had a iced latte and it basically tasted like s**t!
And I want to know what do I add to the different types of coffees to make them taste better?
i.e. black coffee goes with dairy cream and sugar, and so on

Thanks

[dawgsnkats]

Dxslayer, what do you like in coffee? Options for additions to coffee are numerous. I am not a big fan of cold coffee so any iced or blended coffee drink is out for me. Cream and sugar/sweetener is the norm for most coffee drinkers. I like to add some liquers to coffee in the evening such as chambord or baileys irish crème. Mornings I prefer vanilla, hazelnut or vanilla and honey with half/half. Just About Coffee - Your online resource for coffee info - Drinking guide, History, Types of coffee, Coffee Tree... is a good place to start for learning.

[HistorianChick]

Personally, I think it starts with the coffee itself.

It depends on if you like a strong flavor, bitter taste, light roast, etc.

If you start with a good coffee, you'll get a good result. Personally, I don't like Folgers or Maxwell House... I go for the gourmet coffees - I'm so bad that I am on a coffee club from K-Cup & Whole Bean Coffee, Keurig Brewers & Gifts - Green Mountain Coffee that is automatically sent to me.

Start with a good coffee and add syrup flavorings, cream, milk, sugar, etc. to taste.

My cup is:

A good dark roast
Monin Hazelnut Syrup
Cream

Or

Hazelnut coffee
Vanilla soy milk

[shazamataz]

I have my baristas certificate so I can tell you this... how a coffee tastes has nothing to do with what you add to it. It's all about the coffe itself.

A lot of cafes buy cheap bulk coffee which means it will leave that horrible bitter taste in your mouth.

Higher quality coffee beans are just so much better!

Did you make the latte yourself or buy it from a café?

I'd suggest to anyone to buy a mini cappucini machine and a grinder, they are pretty cheap these days... having freshly ground coffee beans is better than that nasty powdered stuff they sell at supermarkets.