Recreating 5 Top Coffee House Drinks at Home with Bruvi

Bruvi • April 29, 2025 • 3 min read

Recreating 5 Top Coffee House Drinks at Home with Bruvi

 

Why spend $6 (or more) every day at your favorite coffee shop when you can recreate your go-to drinks right from home?

With Bruvi’s advanced single-serve system, brewing barista-worthy beverages is easier and tastier, than ever. Whether you’re craving a smooth iced shaken espresso or a cozy matcha latte, we’ve got your coffeehouse cravings covered.

Let’s dive into five popular coffeehouse drinks you can easily make with Bruvi. Bonus: you’ll save money, reduce waste, and skip the café line.

1. Iced Shaken Espresso (Brown Sugar Style)

Inspired by: Starbucks Brown Sugar Oat Milk Shaken Espresso

This cool, cinnamon-spiced espresso drink has become a favorite for a reason. It’s smooth, sweet, and incredibly refreshing.

How to make it with Bruvi:

  1. Brew a double shot using the Euphoria Espresso B-Pod
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice
  3. Add 1–2 tsp of brown sugar syrup and a pinch of cinnamon
  4. Pour in the espresso, shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds
  5. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice
  6. Top with oat milk or your favorite plant-based alternative

Pro Tip: Shake it hard to get that signature frothy top.

2. Matcha Latte

Inspired by: Classic Café Matcha Latte

Matcha is a powerhouse of antioxidants and calm energy, thanks to L-theanine.

How to make it with Bruvi:

  1. Brew a Saka Matcha Tea Pod using your Bruvi brewer
  2. Warm and froth ½ cup of milk (almond, coconut, or oat milk work great)
  3. Add a touch of vanilla extract or honey for sweetness
  4. Pour the matcha over the frothed milk and stir gently

Saka Matcha is perfect for a gentle morning boost or a soothing afternoon sip.

3. Iced Vanilla Cold Brew

Inspired by: Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

Skip the 12-hour steeping process. Bruvi makes cold brew coffee in minutes with a push of a button.

How to make it with Bruvi:

  1. Brew a cold brew coffee using your favorite coffee B-Pod (try Joyride Cold Brew)
  2. Pour over ice
  3. Stir in 1–2 tsp of vanilla syrup (or vanilla extract + a sweetener)a
  4. Add a splash of cream, oat milk, or sweet cream

Try it with hazelnut, caramel, or almond syrup for a flavorful twist.

4. Café Mocha

Inspired by: The indulgent coffee shop classic

Chocolate + coffee = always a good idea.

How to make it with Bruvi B-Pods:

  1. Brew a shot of espresso or strong coffee with your preferred B-Pod
  2. Stir in 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1–2 tsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
  3. Top with steamed milk or frothed milk
  4. Optional: Add whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder

5. Americano with a Twist

Inspired by: Café Americanos

A classic Americano coffee is made by adding hot water to espresso, giving you the richness of espresso with a more mellow flavor.

How to make it with Bruvi:

  1. Brew an Espresso B-Pod of your choice
  2. Add your favorite flavor syrup: hazelnut, lavender, vanilla, or caramel
  3. Serve hot or over ice with a splash of milk, if desired

Final Sip: Brew Barista-Quality Drinks with Bruvi

Why settle for one-size-fits-all coffeehouse drinks when you can make your favorites your way at home? With Bruvi’s award winning single-serve system, you get Auto Optimized Brewing technology, precision heating, hygienic brewing and a wide range of coffee, espresso, tea, and matcha B-Pods to explore. Every B-Pod is filled with up to 40% more coffee than a typical pod and offers a more eco-friendly disposal option with the Guilt Free Toss®.

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