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Marielle Marie

Caribou Crafted Press Coffee Copycat Recipe

April 18, 2019

When I was in college, I got a part-time job at Caribou Coffee on campus, and ever since, my love for both Caribou and coffee have only grown. Now, years later, as a stay-at-home mom to 3 little ones, I’ve found myself frequenting the Caribou drive-thru down the street more often than I’d like to admit. So, in an effort to save money and still enjoy my fancy coffee drinks, I’ve been on a mission to recreate my favorite Caribou beverages at home. First up, was my current favorite drink, a White Chocolate Crafted Press Coffee!

This one was pretty easy to replicate at home, because I already knew the recipe for the base of this drink, which is Caribou’s Cold Press Iced Coffee! You can find the recipe for their cold press, HERE.

From there, it was just a matter of finding the right amounts of flavor syrups, add-ins, and the equipment needed to make both the hot and iced version of this drink! Before we get started, I want to add that I do have the Nespresso Aeroccino Milk Steamer, which I use for the hot version of a crafted press. I use this thing almost daily, whether I’m making this drink, a latte, mocha, you NAME it! I LOVE my Aeroccino and recommend it to all my friends who love their fancy coffee drinks like I do (this is not sponsored, I’m just a true fan)!

As for the iced version of this drink, the only equipment you’ll need is a blender. We got this Vitamix about a year ago, and it has been worth every single penny (we use it almost daily). However, any old blender will do!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • Iced Coffee – You can find my recipe for Caribou’s Cold Press Iced Coffee, HERE, which will give you the most authentic copycat drink!
  • Flavor syrup/sauce of choice. I recommend Torani Chocolate or Caramel sauce for the most authentic copycat iced crafted press, or Caribou’s chocolate chips, for a hot crafted press. My personal favorite is white chocolate in both hot and iced!
  • 2 % Milk
  • Half & Half
  • Raw Cane Sugar
  • Sea Salt
  • Ice
  • Blender (for Iced Crafted Press) or Aeroccino steamer (for Hot Crafted Press).
  • 16 oz glass – I love using these Mason Jar tumblers.

(Click on any of the ingredients above to see where I purchase them)

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Add 10 oz of iced coffee to your blender (for iced) or steamer (for hot).
  2. Pour in a splash of 2% Milk and a splash of Half & Half (approx. 1 tsp each), or feel free to substitute with a non-dairy creamer of choice.
  3. Add in 1/4 tsp. of Salt Sugar Mix (Recipe below).
  4. Add in 2 tbsp of your flavor of choice. I personally like white chocolate, but you could also do vanilla, caramel, or any combination of your favorite flavors!
  5. For iced: Blend 20-30 seconds, pour over ice, and enjoy!
  6. For hot: Simply steam all ingredients together in your Aeroccino steamer, and enjoy! I highly recommend using 2 tbsp. of Caribou’s chocolate chips for the hot version, as the Aeroccino will steam them right into your drink, just like they do at Caribou! I find them on their website, here.

“Salt + Sugar Mix” Recipe:

Mix together 5 parts raw cane sugar + 1 part sea salt. Store in well-sealed container and use as needed!

And that’s it! Now, tell me that isn’t one of the yummiest coffee drinks you’ve made at home!? And the best part is, you can play around with the quantities to suit your own personal taste! Want it sweeter? No problem! Extra coffee? No problem! Mix caramel and chocolate? Done and DONE.

PS. If you love iced coffee, be sure to also check out my recipe for a Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato (hint: this “copycat” macchiato tastes identical to the real thing and is so, SO good!)

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5 from 6 votes

Caribou Crafted Press Coffee Copycat Recipe

Save yourself some money and a trip to Caribou, and make this Crafted Press Coffee right from home!
Prep Time5 mins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: caramel, chocolate, Coffee, iced
Servings: 1
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

Crafted Press Coffee

  • 10 oz Cold Press Iced Coffee
  • 2 tbsp Torani White Chocolate syrup Or flavor syrup of choice
  • 1 tsp Half & Half
  • 1 tsp 2% Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Sugar Mix Recipe below

Salt Sugar Mix

  • 5 tsp Raw Cane Sugar
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt

Instructions

  • In blender, pour in 10 oz of iced coffee.
  • Add in Milk, Half & Half, Torani White Chocolate syrup (or flavor syrup of choice), and Salt Sugar Mix.
  • Blend for 20-30 seconds until well mixed, pour over ice, and ENJOY!

Salt Sugar Mix

  • Mix together 5 parts Raw Cane Sugar and 1 part Sea Salt, then store in an air tight container or ziplock bag to use as desired.

Notes

For a hot crafted press, instead of iced, simply pour all of the ingredients above into an Aeroccino milk steamer, and steam until heated through! I substitute the 2 tbsp. of Torani syrup for 2 tbsp. Caribou's white chocolate chips when making a hot crafted press as well, to get a super authentic copycat drink!

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  1. Kim h says

    July 13, 2019 at 6:59 am

    5 stars
    Yaaassss!!!! One Minnesota mama to another, just tried this recipe. Followed it up by successfully flossing (the ridiculous dance move, that is) for the first time ever. All before 7am, even with both kids awake. You. Are. Amazing. Thank you for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Marielle says

      July 22, 2019 at 3:04 pm

      It makes me happier than you know to hear another mama discovering they can make this at home! haha! Love this so much!!

      Reply
  2. Kelsey says

    August 1, 2019 at 8:35 am

    5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing!! This has been my favorite coffee drink forever, but when I moved from Minneapolis to Chicago, I could no longer find it! Since discovering this recipe I’ve been making many times a week, and LOVE IT! It’s also pretty cost effective, and I’ve gotten compliments from everyone I’ve made it for. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Marielle says

      August 1, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      Nothing could make my heart happier!! But seriously! So glad you love it as much as I do :) #coffeeaddictsunite

      Reply
  3. Lauren p. says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    5 stars
    Does it store well in the fridge over night? I would prefer to have it ready to go at 5 am rather than waking my husband with a blender, haha!

    Reply
    • Marielle says

      August 21, 2019 at 2:56 pm

      Hey Lauren! I probably wouldn’t recommend storing overnight. It would probably separate! Instead, I’d just mix in the flavor + salt sugar mix really well using a spoon or straw in the morning! That’s what I do a lot when I’m in a rush! While a blender will give you the most authentic copycat, you definitely don’t need to mix it that way!! XO!

      Reply
  4. Jessica says

    September 18, 2019 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    YES!! I love the iced crafted press from Caribou, favorite drink!! I have been trying to replicate it at home but didn’t know what ratio to use for their special salt/sugar blend. I can’t wait to try this out. Thank you so so much!!

    Reply
  5. des says

    January 7, 2020 at 9:46 am

    Thank you SO much for posting this recipe!!! I’m also a MN mama looking for my caffeine fix!!

    One quick question tho… I’ve tried making a hot crafted press dozens of times but it doesn’t taste the same as the store. It doesn’t have the creamy sweetness the store version has, it almost tastes watery and not creamy. I don’t use flavoring nor do I in store. I’m actually using caribou’s cold brew purchased directly from the store so I know it’s not the coffee ratio. I’m using a Breville milk frother instead of the Nespresso you recommended. Do you think that would make that much of a difference?

    Thanks so much for any insights you might have!!

    Reply
    • Marielle says

      May 18, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      Hmmm… interesting! Even though the cold press should be the same, I wonder if maybe they are a bit different and you might need to try adjusting the other ingredients (like maybe a bit more half and half) to get it just right? Not sure but worth a shot!!

      Reply
  6. Jen Caulfield says

    February 22, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    5 stars
    I’m so excited to make my own. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  7. Sarah H says

    April 18, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    I can’t even tell you how happy I am to find your recipe. We moved out of the “city” that had our fave Caribou and this really hit the spot today! Your sugar/salt mix is spot on! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Sarah H says

    April 18, 2020 at 3:42 pm

    I can’t even tell you how happy I am to find your recipe. We moved out of the “city” that had our fave Caribou and this really hit the spot today! Your sugar/salt mix is spot on! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Marielle says

      May 18, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      Yay!!! So glad you like it!! Isn’t it so fun to be able to make at home!?

      Reply
  9. Courtney says

    May 5, 2020 at 8:59 am

    Thank you!! I am so happy I found this!!! However, mine was quite a bit too strong for me. I did steep it for 16 hours, if I did less time would that help??

    Reply
    • Marielle says

      May 18, 2020 at 8:30 pm

      I only steep for about 12 hours. So I would try steeping for less and also adding at least 1/4 more water! If still too strong, keep adding more water to the same amount of coffee grounds until you get it to your liking!

      Reply
  10. Stas says

    May 8, 2020 at 7:42 am

    How do you make their iced mocha coffee using Nespresso pods?

    Reply
    • Marielle says

      May 18, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      Double shot of espresso (I use the chiaro pod) + 1 to 3/4 cup milk of choice + your liquid chocolate of choice, and end with ice!

      Reply
  11. Lynette says

    November 8, 2020 at 10:55 am

    Question… You say to use the Aeroccino steamer but when I click on the link, it takes me to the Aeroccino milk frother. Which one do you use?

    Thanks.

    Reply
  12. Sierra says

    December 10, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Hi there! Love the caramel crafted press from Caribou.. one of the best!
    I’m getting a Nespresso machine soon and was wondering what pod would work best for this recipe??

    Reply
  13. Tami says

    December 19, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    HELP! Desperate to make the hot crafted press at home, specifically bought an Aeroccino 3 since you mentioned Aeroccino for the hot recipe. I might have misunderstood, is there a different steamer? I tried the Aeroccino 3, and it seems to just froth milk. Didn’t seem to work when I threw in. Could you clarify which tool you mean by Aeroccino steamer? It would be super helpful just to make a separate post for the hot crafted press recipe. I’ve been desperate to make this drink since it’s my favorite, so I really appreciate your help!

    Reply
  14. Cortney says

    January 5, 2021 at 1:44 pm

    This just made my whole world! I moved away a couple years ago and anytime I’m back to visit, I completely OD on Caribou! I can’t wait to try this!!! (Do you have a recipe for the vanilla white mochas too? That’s my other fav!) Thank you!!!! <3

    Reply

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I’m Marielle! I’ve been married to my hilarious husband for 6 years, & together we have a little girl who wakes up with annoyingly perfect ringlets, a little boy who believes his sole purpose in life is to climb every unstable surface in our home, and a baby girl who's so chill, it's scary and awesome all at once. I love to drink caffeine, to pretend the things I write on my cell phone while feeding a baby at 2 am are super profound, and to wear old baggy sweatshirts like it’s my dang job. Read More

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