Better Coffee at Home: Our Syrups
A great coffee syrup can completely transform your morning cup. That splash of homemade vanilla in a latte, a swirl of caramel over ice, a spoonful of brown sugar syrup in a flat white. It is a small thing that makes a big difference. At Krumb, we make our own syrups in our kitchen on the Ormeau Road, and now you can take them home with you. Bake it nice, even when you are at home.
Why We Make Our Own Coffee Syrups
We wanted our drinks to taste like our drinks, not like something out of a bottle from a catering supplier. When you order a vanilla latte or a caramel coffee at Krumb, the syrup in your cup has been made by us, from scratch, using real ingredients. You can taste the difference and that is exactly the point.
Making our own syrups also means we can get the flavour exactly where we want it. Our vanilla syrup is properly vanilla, warm and fragrant, not synthetic. Our caramel syrup has a rich, buttery depth that you do not get from commercial alternatives. Our brown sugar syrup is warm and slightly molasses-y, with a natural sweetness that works brilliantly in coffee, matcha or hot chocolate alike.
The Syrups We Sell: Vanilla, Caramel and Brown Sugar
We bottle all three of our house syrups for you to take home. Here is a wee guide to each one:
- Vanilla syrup: Classic, fragrant and endlessly versatile. Add it to your morning latte, stir it into iced coffee, or use it to sweeten a hot chocolate. It is the one that goes with everything.
- Caramel syrup: Rich, buttery and indulgent. This is the caramel syrup that makes a flat white feel like a treat. It works beautifully in iced coffee too, with a little bit of milk and plenty of ice.
- Brown sugar syrup: This one has a deeper, more complex sweetness than plain sugar syrup. It is particularly lovely in a latte or with matcha. If you have ever had a brown sugar shaken espresso and thought you wanted to recreate that at home, this is the one you need.
Better Coffee at Home
If you have a decent coffee machine or a Moka pot at home, our syrups are a proper upgrade to your daily routine. Even just a pod machine and a splash of our vanilla syrup will get you somewhere very close to what you have in the bakery. Add oat milk, a little ice in summer, and you have got yourself a proper coffee shop moment without leaving the house.
We always get asked how much syrup to use. Start with a teaspoon per cup and adjust from there. Our syrups are made to complement the coffee, not overpower it, so you do not need much. A bottle goes a long way.
A Little Bakery Magic to Take Away
Our syrups are one of those things that make a really lovely gift. For coffee lovers, for people who love a treat at home, or just for yourself on a grey Tuesday morning. They come in bottles, they keep well, and they are made with the same care we put into everything that comes out of our kitchen.
You will find them at the counter in our bakery at 258 Ormeau Road. You can also order them via click and collect so they are ready when you arrive. Every last Krumb of the experience comes with you.
Questions We Get Asked
How long do your homemade syrups keep?
Our syrups keep well when stored correctly. We recommend keeping them in the fridge once opened and using within the time indicated on the bottle. Pop in or get in touch if you have any questions about storage.
Can I use the syrups for anything other than coffee?
Absolutely. Our vanilla and caramel syrups are brilliant in hot chocolate, matcha lattes and even in baking or drizzled over porridge. The brown sugar syrup works wonderfully in cocktails too. They are very versatile little bottles.
Are the syrups available to order online?
Yes. You can order our syrups via click and collect from our website. Select your bottles, choose a collection time, and they will be ready and waiting for you at 258 Ormeau Road.
Order online: Vanilla Syrup, Caramel Syrup, Brown Sugar Syrup and more on click and collect.
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Treat yourself to a bottle (or three) of Krumb's homemade syrups. Pick them up at 258 Ormeau Road, Belfast, open Wednesday to Sunday, 9am to 4pm, or order online via click and collect. A little bakery magic, ready to take home.