Syrups can take a coffee from standard to sweet in a few brief drops. There are some delicious options available in the UK, including sugar-free syrups and divine flavours to satisfy everyone's tastes, from classic caramel to the ever-popular pumpkin spice.
We've selected the best of the bunch from Amazon and Tesco amongst which are coffee syrup gift sets and fruit-sweetened, natural syrup alternatives. Featuring all the top coffee shop brands like Monin, Torani and Jordan's Skinny Syrups, you'll soon be recreating your favourite lattes at home for a fraction of the price.
Quick List - Top Coffee Syrups
Torani
Luxury Italian Chocolate Syrup Ideal for Mochas and Milkshakes
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First, we want to help you make the best pick by guiding you through the different kinds of coffee syrups, from flavour options to different kinds of sugar and sweetener. Browse through so you can make the most informed choice and select a coffee syrup that brings the most joy to your cup of Joe.
When blending up an iced frappe at home, caramel or salted caramel flavouring can add a touch of pizzazz to your sun-dazzled walk to work or breakfast on the balcony; there's something about the buttery burnt-sugar taste that works well in cold coffees, but a dash or two also stops a flat white feeling so, well, flat!
Maybe you love a mocha, in which case, you'll want to look out for a chocolate syrup to bring some darkness and decadence to your coffee pot. There's also mint chocolate – not for everyone, but very much for some of us. What could feel more inspiring than the fresh twist of mint with aromatic chocolate and bitter coffee? Mwah!
It's pretty hard to think of a classic coffee syrup without thinking about sugar. The two go hand in hand! But, aside from regular cane sugar, there are a few other options that you might want to consider to keep your blood sugar from spiking.
As you can imagine, most standard coffee syrups use regular old refined cane sugar. This may taste the 'best' for most of us, or at least have the most naturally delicious sweetness you're used to finding in ice creams, cakes and desserts.
The NHS recommends that we take in no more than 30 grams of free sugars each day, so make sure if you choose a refined sugar syrup that the drinks you sweeten with it are limited to occasional pleasures, rather than becoming a daily diet staple.
Alternatively, you might want to choose a sugar-free option to avoid the inevitable crash that can come after high-sugar snacking. Using sweeteners similarly to diet drinks, these syrups often have zero calories or a very minimal calorie content.
Possible downsides are a slightly more synthetic, excessively sweet taste and the inclusion of E-numbers in the ingredients. However, E-numbers are not as catastrophic for our health as we've been told. The E stands for Europe and the code refers to rules about what foods can contain them and how much should be consumed daily.
Most have no observed risks to our health and are legally certified ingredients. If you are trying to keep blood sugar low, aiming to lose weight or want to kick the sugar habit without abandoning sweet treats for good, sugar-free syrups are a promising option.
Lastly, why not consider fruit sugars derived from apples, carob or dates? As well as offering something different, some of us feel reassured by the thought that our sugar is derived from vitamin-rich fruits.
Bear in mind, though, that it is generally believed that fructose present in fruit sugar is just as potentially damaging to your skin, liver and weight regulation as regular sugar when consumed in excess.
So, while there are not necessarily any proven health benefits to choosing fruit-sweetened syrups, the truth is – especially in the case of date syrup – the flavour sometimes beats traditional sugar. Its luxurious caramel taste can take your coffee to a decadent new level.
The final decision to make is how much syrup you want to stock your cupboards with. Particularly when buying online, you can find everything from large litre bottles to mini gift sets (which are also perfect for trying out different flavours yourself!), so it's worth thinking about before you place your final order.
If you know exactly how you like your coffee, why mess around? Pick a single bottle, flavoured with your favourite aromatic spices or fruity flavours and get the biggest bang for your buck.
Perhaps you adore caramel, are obsessed with praline or opt for a mocha without fail at every coffee shop you enter. If that's the case, bring home your ideal barista bevvy by selecting one good-sized bottle of syrup flavoured just how you like it.
Perhaps you're a little less decisive. In that case, a set of coffee syrups might be a better call. This way you'll be able to get multiple flavour options, in smaller bottles, all with a decent price tag slapped on.
This could work if you see yourself as a pro barista at home and like to impress friends with a variety of coffee options. It may also be a pertinent pick for those with bigger households who like some choice and the chance to share.
The final key benefit of a bottle of coffee syrup is that it can serve as a lovely gift, since coffee lovers on a budget can't always splash out on variety packs themselves.
Take a look at our spec tables to make sure you know what quantity of coffee syrup you're buying. If it's just for you, and you limit your sweetened lattes to a weekly pleasure, then a larger bottle, say 1 litre, will last you ages, though 750 ml could also suffice without instantly vanishing.
Smaller squeezy bottles are sometimes measured in grams rather than millilitres, so look out for an average of 350 g which should provide as many as a hundred satisfying drops of sweetness – more than a month of morning coffees, without going overboard on sugar. Win.
Products | Image | Click to purchase | Key features | |
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1 | Monin Premium Vanilla Syrup | ![]() | Top-Class Vanilla Syrup for Lip-Smacking Sweetened Coffees | |
2 | Torani Chocolate Milano Puremade Syrup | ![]() | Luxury Italian Chocolate Syrup Ideal for Mochas and Milkshakes | |
3 | Monin Seasonal Coffee Syrups Gift Set | ![]() | Gift Set of Syrups in Three Festive Flavours | |
4 | Monin Pumpkin Spice Syrup | ![]() | Achieve an Iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte at Home | |
5 | Biona Organic Date Syrup | ![]() | Sumptuous Date Syrup for a Fruit-Sweetened Cup of Joe | |
6 | DaVinci Classic Gourmet Caramel Coffee Syrup | ![]() | Gourmet Syrup With a Rich Caramel Flavour | |
7 | Jordan's Skinny Syrups Sugar Free Gourmet Syrup Set | ![]() | Sugar-Free Set in a Tasty Range of Flavours | |
8 | Jordan's Skinny Syrups Mint Choc Chip Syrup | ![]() | Delicately Flavoured, Naturally Sugar-Free Mint and Chocolate Syrup | |
9 | Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Caramel Cane Syrup | ![]() | Flavourful Cane Syrup From a Trusted Family Brand | |
10 | Sweet Freedom Fruit Sweetened Vanilla Coffee and Drizzling Syrup | ![]() | Fruit-Sweetened Syrup for Coffees, Frappes and Desserts |
Vanilla flavoured products can so easily feel cloying and sickly, but this one avoids all those pitfalls and creates a truly peerless sweetened latte or cafe au lait. Once again, Monin comes up with the goods, using carefully selected Madagascan vanilla beans to flavour this mouthwatering sugar syrup.
Not only is it excellent value, lasting brilliantly thanks to the high flavour concentration, but it also works in multiple ways; in frappes, over ice cream, on desserts or in fluffy, flirtatious cocktails. This is one of Monin's best-selling syrups for good reason, as it works wonders in so many guises and the superior taste is impossible to deny.
Max out your mocha with this delicious Italian syrup, whose sophisticated flavour blend is rich and decadent. For a chocolate-laced coffee just like Nonna used to make, stir a drop of two through your cup of Java, sip and smile. It blends just as nicely through creamy smoothies and milkshakes too.
In this bottle, you'll discover the seriously intense aromas of bitter dark chocolate that can't fail to feel anything other than European. Classically sweetened and made with high-quality ingredients, you can say ciao to dull cups of coffee and breathe some sweet Italian sunshine into your mornings. Buonissimo.
What we love about this set is the fact you get three sizeable servings that just happen to blend well together too, should you fancy mixing them up. The honeycomb syrup is decadently sweet, the gingerbread is all your childhood fairy tales in a mouthful and the salted caramel gives a glorious, grown-up tang to any latte.
Another lovely option to present the coffee lover in your life at Christmas or on birthdays, this set is the kind of treat people don't often choose to lavish upon themselves. They are made using refined sugars so have a really bold, recognisable sweetness, but as is always the case with Monin recipes, the sugar doesn't overwhelm, rather tickling your tastebuds to perfection.
No matter the time of year, if you're a pumpkin spice diva, this decadent coffee syrup will see you right. Monin's flavour makers know what's what when it comes to ingredient blends and this particular syrup is no exception, with ginger, caramel, lemon, clove and natural pumpkin flavourings to make every mouthful enlivening and elegant.
This gorgeous amber nectar with a glimmer of orange may be a little more costly, but it stirs so seamlessly into coffees, hot chocolates and teas that you won't regret the price tag. The flavour feels classic and is also a little addicting, in the best possible way! We think it would make a smashing gift for the PSL fan in your life.
Choose this dreamy 100% organic date syrup if you're unconvinced by the intensity of refined cane sugar. While dates are still naturally high in sugar, it can feel a little healthier to opt for a fruit-based product like this. Plus, it can be used not just in your coffee but also in cocktails, over puddings or on pancakes.
The date flavour of this syrup gives an unrivalled richness to anything it touches. There's something truly decadent about the sugariness of dates and this light liquid can re-invent the humble coffee in just a drop. It will last you ages, even if you're sharing it with housemates or family.
DaVinci is one of the best-known coffee syrup brands on the market. They source all their ingredients from top growers and consider baristas and indeed cocktail mixologists to be true artists. This bottle marries creamy butterscotch flavours with burnt sugar, blending like a dream into your morning latte.
The sugars used in this product are refined from sugar cane, which means the sweetness is intensely delicious. You get one litre for your money, which we think is great value considering the quality. Just a tiny drop is enough to flavour a rich cup of coffee or a cocktail.
This trio of yummy-flavoured syrups would make the perfect gift for any sweet-tooth who wants to cut down on sugar. The fact that these three subtle yet satisfying flavours are achieved without refined sugar has got to be a perk, and we also love the fact they can be paired together to make delicious unique blends.
You may get nervous at the thought of E-numbers, but remember their reputation is far more negative than their reality when compared to refined sugar. The set is also fairly decent value for money and while they won't last as long as some, they are ideal for the coffee-drinker who treats themselves to the occasional sweet cuppa.
Not everyone is a fan of mint with chocolate or coffee, but we are, and if you are too, we think you'll love this tongue-tickling bottle of carefully crafted sweetening syrup. The flavours are thoughtfully selected by the Jordan's Skinny Syrup creators, and all their products just happen to be sugar-free.
With zero calories, zero carbs and zero sugar, this bottle of joy can form part of your weight-loss plan, though we should warn you, if you're E-number averse, this product contains a few. For a sugar-free option, we deem it to have a good quality taste, not synthetic or overpowering. It makes a dreamy addition to hot drinks and puddings, too.
We adore this mouthwatering caramel cane sugar syrup from beloved brand Tate & Lyle. The flavour is somehow burnt and smoky, blending blissfully into lattes or over an affogato. All ingredients are fairly traded and refined from whole, natural sugar cane, making it sweet not sickly.
There's a reason you recognise the Tate and Lyle logo in milliseconds: they're one of the best-known names in sugar because they have spent generations perfecting the best flavours. It might be high in sugar, but this moreish caramel syrup is years of excellence, bottled!
If you are venturing away from refined sugars and would like to try a coffee syrup with some fruit-derived sweetness instead, how about this lovely offering from UK brand Sweet Freedom? The delicious taste comes from carob and apple and the flavour is as sweet as the woodland animals on the branding.
This particular syrup is flavoured with organic vanilla pods for a rich, elegant sensation in coffee, on dessert or even in cake recipes. Although you might need to add a little more if you're used to regular sugar, each serving contains just 13 calories so you can watch your weight without sacrificing taste. Vanilla lattes all round!
No. 1: Monin|Premium Vanilla Syrup
No. 2: Torani|Chocolate Milano Puremade Syrup
No. 3: Monin|Seasonal Coffee Syrups Gift Set
No. 4: Monin|Pumpkin Spice Syrup
No. 5: Biona|Organic Date Syrup
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