Secrets for making good DIY Frapps

http://www.squawkfox.com/2011/06/16/frappuccino-recipe/

Homemade Frappuccino Recipe

Make a copycat Starbucks Frappuccino for a fraction of the cost in three easy steps.

STEP ONE: Gather your ingredients.

Frappuccino ingredients: makes 2.5 cups (590 mL)

• 1 cup double-strength Starbucks coffee OR 3/4 cup fresh espresso (cold)
• 3/4 cup milk (low fat, 2%, whole or whatever)
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
• 2 cups ice
• Secret ingredient: Pinch of xanthan gum OR 1 teaspoon dry pectin (keeps Frapp from separating)

DIY Green tea latter recipe / Латте из зеленого чая

http://www.justonecookbook.com/recipes/green-tea-latte/

Ingredients

• 1½ tsp. green tea (matcha) powder
• 1 Tbsp. hot water (not boiling water)
• 1 cup milk (cows, almond, soy, etc)
• 1 tsp. sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Sift green tea powder into the cup to get rid of the lumps in the powder.
   
2. Add hot (not boiling) water and whisk vigorously until powder is all dissolved. This prevents the tea having lumps in it so do not skip. The green tea paste should be smooth and foamy. I use a frother but you can also use a small regular whisk.
   
3. Add milk and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat the milk over medium heat until small bubbles start to appear around the edge of the saucepan. Do not bring the milk to full boil. Turn off the heat. (Or use cold milk for iced latte)
   
4. Froth the milk until foamy, about 10 seconds with a frother. If you don't have a frother, you can skip.
   
5. Add the hot milk and foam in the cup and dust the green tea powder on the top. (Add ice for an extra cold iced latte).
   

Notes

My frother is from IKEA. It was $2.50 and it works great!

DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte / Латте с пряным тыквенным сиропом

Латтэ с тыквенным  сиропом - моя слабость. Но стоит эта слабость неслабо - 5 баксов за grande чашку. Покажу кукиш кофишопам и буду делать сама по выходным и может быть даже на работе!

http://brokeassgourmet.com/articles/the-brokeass-pumpkin-spice-latte

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tbsp strong ground coffee $6 for 16 oz.
• 2/3 cup water 
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice $1.50 for 1 oz.
• 2 tsp honey or agave nectar Pantry
• 2/3 cup milk (any fat %, or even soy) $3 for a gallon

RECIPE SERVES 10

1. Brew the coffee with the water in a regular coffee maker, French press or drip cone.
   
   
2. While the coffee brews, stir the pumpkin pie spice into the honey or agave nectar until completely blended. Set aside.
3. Pour the cold milk into a microwave-safe bowl, the edges of which should come up a bit higher than the milk.
4. Keep the bowl slightly tilted to the side, so that the milk is gathered more towards one side. Using a wire whisk, quickly and vigorously whisk the milk in the bowl for about 2-2 1/2 minutes. If milk is not frothy after 2 1/2 minutes, continue whisking an additional 30-60 seconds. The milk should be very frothy at this point.
5. Microwave the milk in the bowl on high for 8-10 seconds. It should puff into a high foam immediately.
6. To serve the latte, pour the hot coffee into a mug and stir in the honey/agave-spice mixture until completely dissolved. Top with the hot milk, spooning the thick foam on top. A dash of additional pumpkin pie spice or some ground cinnamon on top is a nice touch. Serve immediately.

http://addapinch.com/cooking/pumpkin-spice-latte-recipe/

Author: Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• Hot Pumpkin Spice Latte
• ¼ cup hot espresso or strong black coffee
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• 2 - 3 tablespoons half and half, heavy cream, or milk
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice + more for garnish
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional
• whipped cream
• Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
• ¼ cup cold brew coffee or chilled espresso
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• 2 - 3 tablespoons half and half, heavy cream, or milk
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice + more for garnish
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional
• whipped cream
• Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte
• ¼ cup espresso or strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree
• 2 - 3 tablespoons coconut milk, almond milk, or soy milk
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice + more for garnish
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon stevia, optional

Instructions

1. Hot Pumpkin Spice Latte
2. Add espresso or black coffee to the container of a blender. Add in half and half, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, vanilla and sugar, if using. Secure top to blender container and blend on high speed until the liquids become somewhat frothy. Pour into a serving cup and top with whipped cream and additional pumpkin spice for garnish.
3. Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
4. Add cold press coffee, half and half, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, and sugar to the container of a blender. Secure top to blender container and blend on high speed until the liquids become somewhat frothy. Pour over a glass of ice and top with whipped cream and additional pumpkin spice for garnish.
5. Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte
6. Add espresso or black coffee to the container of a blender. Add in coconut milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla and stevia, if using. Secure top to blender container and blend on high speed until the liquids become somewhat frothy. Pour into a serving cup and top additional pumpkin spice for garnish.

More ideas for different flavors in lattes:
http://www.pinterest.com/kgaglio12/starbucks-secret-menu-frappuccinos/