A good syrup is the quickest way to turn an ordinary cup into the kind of drink you'd happily pay café prices for. A little vanilla, a swirl of caramel, a hit of pistachio, and suddenly your home coffee tastes like a treat. This UAE guide covers the flavours worth stocking, how much to use so you don't overdo it, and which syrup suits which coffee. Browse the full range in our coffee syrups collection.
In short
Use about 10–15 ml (two to three pumps) of syrup per drink and adjust from there. Vanilla and caramel are the easiest all-rounders; go nutty with hazelnut or pistachio, or spiced with cinnamon bun and pumpkin. At PERCUP you'll find natural Proper syrups (cane sugar and organic agave, vegan and gluten-free) alongside the premium surrup. range.
How much syrup should you use?
As a rule of thumb, start with 10–15 ml per cup, which is roughly two to three pumps or a tablespoon. Bump it up for a large iced latte, ease off for a small flat white where you don't want to bury the coffee. Because syrups are already liquid, they dissolve straight into hot or cold drinks with a quick stir, so there's no grainy sugar sitting at the bottom of your glass.
Coffee syrup flavours and what to pair them with
| Syrup | Tastes like | Best in |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | Smooth, creamy, the classic | Lattes, cappuccino, cold brew |
| Caramel | Rich, buttery, sweet | Iced coffee, lattes, macchiato |
| Hazelnut | Nutty and toasty | Lattes, Americano, mocha |
| Hazelnut Praline | Buttery toasted hazelnut, dessert-like | Flat white, latte |
| Pistachio | Nutty, smooth, a little indulgent | Lattes, matcha lattes, iced coffee |
| Cinnamon Bun | Warm, spiced, fresh from the bakery | Lattes, drip coffee, chai |
| Toasted Marshmallow | Sweet, campfire, cosy | Mochas, hot chocolate, lattes |
| French Lavender | Floral and calming | Lattes, matcha, cold brew |
| Strawberry | Bright and fruity | Iced coffee, matcha, sparkling drinks |
| Pumpkin Spice | Spiced, autumnal, nostalgic | Lattes, cold brew |
| Simple | Clean sweetness, no added flavour | Iced coffee, cold brew, cocktails |
Three easy ways to use coffee syrup at home
- Iced latte: stir 10–15 ml of vanilla or caramel into your espresso before adding cold milk and ice, so it blends evenly.
- Matcha or flavoured latte: pistachio and lavender work beautifully with matcha and steamed milk for a café-style drink at home.
- Beyond coffee: a splash of strawberry or simple syrup lifts iced tea, lemonades and mocktails just as easily as it does espresso.
Storing your syrups
Keep bottles somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sun. A few, like strawberry, are best refrigerated once opened, so check the label. Used regularly, an open bottle will stay at its best for a few months.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much syrup should I put in coffee? Around 10–15 ml, or two to three pumps, per drink. Start there and adjust to taste, using a little less in smaller drinks so the coffee still comes through.
- What's the best coffee syrup flavour? Vanilla and caramel are the most versatile and suit almost any drink. For something different, try nutty hazelnut or pistachio, or spiced cinnamon bun and pumpkin.
- Are coffee syrups vegan and gluten-free? The Proper range is made from cane sugar and organic agave, and is both vegan and gluten-free. Always check the individual label if you have specific dietary needs.
- Do coffee syrups need to be refrigerated? Most are fine stored cool and dry, but a few (such as strawberry) are best kept in the fridge once opened. The bottle will tell you.
- Can I use coffee syrup in iced coffee, matcha or cocktails? Yes. Because syrups are already liquid they dissolve easily in cold drinks, so they're perfect for iced coffee, matcha lattes, iced tea and mocktails.
Ready to upgrade your home café? Explore all the flavours in the PERCUP coffee syrups collection, with delivery across Dubai and the UAE.
