THE SUMMER season has well and truly arrived which means only one thing – it’s time to get that caffeine kick with an iced latte.
Many coffee shop chains are offering their take on the cult favorite drink – however, if you’re looking to keep the expenses down, there’s an easy way to whip up the bevvy yourself.
Not only will you save some serious cash but you only need five ingredients which you can find at Dollar Tree[/caption]
The energy-boosting drink is sure to make those afternoons a whole lot better[/caption]
Of course, you could just mix coffee with some creamy milk and heaps of ice – but there’s a super simple recipe to take it to the next level.
One cash-savvy foodie and shopper, Kimberley Mich, recently took to TikTok to share how she made an epic cotton candy latte – that’s inspired by the viral Starbucks version.
The best part? Not only will you save some serious cash but you only need five ingredients which you can find at Dollar Tree.
Sharing the mouth-watering recipe on her page, Kimberley revealed you only needed instant coffee, French Vanilla flavored coffee creamer, as well milk of your choice – she went with a plant-based alternative.
To make the energy-boosting drink fit for a princess, the thrifty shopper also bagged a Barbie 3-pack sprinkle mix and Charmz Fluffy Stuff cotton candy.
Once you have all the ingredients ready, boil or microwave a cup of water and add two tablespoons of instant coffee.
Next, she shared in the video, blend it all together with a frother – which will also make the mixture creamier.
Choose your favorite glass, add some ice cubes and fill it with your milk of choice to roughly half.
Then, pour coffee and add creamer, before giving it a good mix – and now it’s time for some fun.
Go wild with the cotton candy – but as some of it might melt right away, you may need to add extra on top for that Instagram snap.
Also, don’t forget about the bright sprinkles that are sure to take the refreshing drink to the next level – and voila, you can now enjoy your caffeine kick.
Kimberley wrote in the caption: ”it’s actually super easy, fun to make and it looks SO gourmet and cute!!!”
New Sparkling Matcha Lemonade
Meanwhile, if you’re still mourning the loss of a beloved Starbucks drink, you’re in luck – as fans of the discontinued Iced Matcha Lemonade can get a perfect dupe of the refreshing beverage at Trader Joe’s.
The popular retailer introduced its Sparkling Matcha Lemonade in late April, and fans of the drink have declared that the Trader Joe’s drink is a good replacement for the item eliminated from Starbucks’ menu.
The Instagram page Trader Joe’s Treasure Hunt shared details of the beverage.
It sells for just $1.99 per can, while the Starbucks version clocked in at roughly $4.50 per cup.
The supermarket’s website describes the product in the following manner: “The sweet, citrus-y sensations of a classic lemonade and the delicately earthy notes of matcha green tea are a match made in heaven in Trader Joe’s Sparkling Matcha Lemonade!
”Together, the elements of this complementary combo, along with a brilliantly bubbly base of sparkling water, provide a dazzling depth of flavor in every sip.
Available for the spring and summer seasons, it’s truly the ideal drink to cool down as temperatures rise, and shoppers can get their hands on it at their neighborhood Trader Joe’s.
The wallet-friendly beverage has already become a massive hit on social media, with Redditors raving about it.
