DIY: Cafe Vienna Powdered Coffee Mix

Do you remember when those little red tins of Cafe Vienna coffee mixes first came out years ago and everyone used them? I have to admit I loved the stuff! My mother in law and husband first introduced me to it and after a while my hubby and I concocted the perfect cup of coffee with it. We’d brew a beautiful cup of coffee with fresh ground beans and add a heavy teaspoon or so of the Cafe Vienna powder and a splash of regular coffee creamer and it was perfect! Then they were bought out by another company and the formula totally changed. Not to mention, at 4 bucks a can they were getting a little pricey for a daily indulgence. Both of these issues urged me to find another way to enjoy my treat for pennies on the dollar and one that tasted how I preferred it. I found a recipe similar to this one in a newspaper a few years ago and have since adapted the recipe to reflect our personal tastes. This is by no means a coffee substitute but it works perfectly in place of your standard sugar for a delicious cup of coffee. It’s incredibly easy, all you do is toss the ingredients into a food processor and let it do all the work. I’ve been making this for about 5 years now, so long that I stopped measuring when I make it. I had to stop myself this weekend and remeasure everything just to share it with you.

Try this for a tasty addition to your coffee!

Cafe Vienna Powdered Coffee Mix

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups plain non dairy powdered coffee creamer
1/2 cup (full) instant espresso granules ( I use Cafe Bustello Instant Espresso Coffee)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1. Pour sugar in food processor and process for about 90 seconds. This will make the granulated sugar finer, but not as fine as powdered sugar (which doesn’t dissolve well in coffee- take it from me!)
2. With food processor off add powdered coffee creamer, instant espresso granules and ground cinnamon. Process 10-15 seconds to combine. Keep in airtight container.

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