Vanilla coffee is one of the most popular flavored coffees available. Many people drink flavored coffee as a dessert accompaniment, or because regular coffee tastes too bitter to them. Some people simply enjoy flavored coffee as a break from the norm or a low calorie way to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Vanilla comes from a bean that is grown in tropical climates. The beans and the pod that they are grown in are ground to produce the classic flavor, which can then be added to any number of food items. The delicate, sweet flavor of vanilla is a great accompaniment to the full, robust taste of coffee.
Making Vanilla Coffee
Vanilla coffee is often flavored using synthetic chemical flavorings as these are less expensive than true vanilla, and are more easily absorbed by the coffee beans. Coffee is flavored just after roasting, when it is still warm, as this also promotes absorption. Because the natural taste of coffee is so strong, a fair amount of flavoring must be added in order for the vanilla taste to register on ones palate.
Vanilla is the basis for all of the nut and creme flavored coffees, including favorites like Irish creme, hazelnut, and almond. This entire grouping of flavored coffees is preferred by most coffee drinkers, and is always a big seller, whether in whole bean form or as a daily brew. Vanilla coffee is available from most coffee retailers and wholesalers, so you can have it available anytime.