Copycat Starbucks Crema Salted Caramel Coffee
Copycat Starbucks Crema Salted Caramel Coffee is a cozy instant coffee blend that gives you that smooth, café-style richness without leaving your kitchen. It’s sweet, salty, and silky enough to feel fancy, but simple enough to whip up with pantry staples.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup instant coffee
- 1/2 cup powdered milk
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder optional, but adds richness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl or layer into a clean pint jar.
- Seal tightly and store in a cool, dry pantry for up to 6 months.
- To prepare: stir 2 tablespoons mix into 8 ounces hot water or milk. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Notes
Your salted-caramel substitute (½ brown sugar + ½ butter powder + pinch of salt) gives that buttery, creamy caramel vibe without needing real caramel powder.
For extra “Starbucks crema,” add a splash of heavy cream or top with frothed milk.
Great for gifting — pair with a little wooden scoop.