Coffee syrup

Coffee syrup is a sweet, coffee-flavored condiment often used as an ingredient in drinks and desserts. It is a popular ingredient in the United States, particularly in the state of Rhode Island, where it is used to make a unique beverage known as coffee milk.

History

The history of coffee syrup dates back to the early 20th century. It was first produced commercially in the 1930s by Eclipse Food Products and Autocrat, LLC, two Rhode Island companies. The popularity of coffee syrup in Rhode Island led to coffee milk being named the state's official drink in 1993.

Production

The production of coffee syrup involves brewing high-strength coffee, then mixing it with sugar to create a thick syrup. The exact ratio of coffee to sugar can vary, but a typical recipe might use twice as much sugar as coffee. The mixture is then reduced over heat until it reaches a syrupy consistency.

Uses

Coffee syrup is primarily used to make coffee milk, a drink made by mixing a small amount of coffee syrup with cold milk. It can also be used as a topping for ice cream and other desserts, or as a flavoring for baked goods. In addition, coffee syrup can be used to make a coffee-flavored variant of the Italian dessert tiramisu, or mixed with soda water to create a coffee-flavored soft drink.

See also

• Coffee milk
• List of coffee beverages
• List of syrups