I am so totally the opposite of a morning person.  When I MUST wake up early, I usually need caffeine to make the transition easier, and me less cranky.  I like coffee, but only in cold coffee drinks–lattes, frappes, etc.  And I don’t like my coffee to taste like coffee!  I know, I’m weird and picky.

I usually remedy this by picking up a caramel iced coffee, but who wants to do that all the time, at $3 a pop?  So when I heard I would have the chance to make my own flavored coffee drinks at home, I was intrigued to say the least.

Torani makes over 120 flavors of syrup that can be used in many different ways–coffee drinks, desserts, cocktails and more.  You have probably seen these bottles on the shelves behind your favorite coffee bars!

I got the opportunity to try out some Torani syrups of my own, thanks to the SheSpeaks program!

The flavors I received to try were Pumpkin Pie and Sugar Free Vanilla.  I also got a little recipe book showing examples of other creations Torani syrups could be used in, and coupons for more free Torani!

I first tried the Pumpkin Pie syrup in an iced coffee–I mixed coffee, milk, and just a shot of the Torani with ice.  First, let me say, WOW, this is a strong pumpkin flavor!  This syrup would be really great for someone who loves pumpkin flavors.  Unfortunately, I am not one of those people, so this syrup was not for me.  If you love pumpkin pie though, you should definitely try this one!  It smells and tastes just like the real thing.

Since the next day was a cold one, I decided to break from my norm and drink hot, fresh coffee.  Of course I diluted it with a generous portion of milk, and a shot of the Sugar Free Vanilla syrup.  I liked this one a lot better.  It doesn’t have that strange aftertaste that sugar free products can sometimes have.  The vanilla smelled quite real, and I liked that it was just enough to give an extra “oomph” to my coffee without being too overpowering.  This syrup is made with Splenda.

I’m so glad that I got the chance to try these syrups through SheSpeaks!  I will definitely be using my coupons to try out other flavors –Torani Peppermint and Salted Caramel are calling my name!

For a limited time, you can get 10% off your purchase of Torani syrups.  Check it out!

I’m also having a giveaway on my Facebook page where you can win a coupon for a FREE bottle of Torani of your very own. 🙂