Foodie Friday: Coffee, Tea & Sweets For Me (and you)

Wake up and smell the coffee or in my case, tea. I actually feel a little sorry for those who don't enjoy either. For me. the ritual is always something that I look forward to. It's like having a few minutes with a friend. A warm hug. After years of being diner or kitchen table fare, coffee and tea couldn't be more fancy pants these days. To help you enjoy your favorite cuppa even more, here's a roundup of recipes and cooks tools for coffee, tea, and the sweets to enjoy with them. 

Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes
Are these not the cutest things you ever saw? Yes, you guessed it, they are made with a 1/2 cup of strong coffee.
Bakers Royale  

Oatmeal Latte
This is for the person on the go. The recipe combines expertly pulled espresso with a hearty stick to your ribs breakfast. Genius!
Bon Appetit

Coffee Caramelized Croissant French Toast Sticks
Words cannot describe this French Toast. So I thought I would really give you a visual. This is one of my very favorite recipes of all time. They are made with croissants! A must make.
Half Baked Harvest  

Gingersnaps Café au Lait
This recipe had me at those long cinnamon sticks. Presentation is everything!
U Try It  

Skillet Caramel Pecan Cinnamon Rolls & Coffee

This recipe is what mornings were made for! Of course you make your own homemade caramel sauce, which is really quite simple. Yes, Please!

Waiting On Martha  

Freud French Coffee Press
A Coffee maker couldn't be much better looking. Talk about modern British design. Fabulous!
Shop Horne  

Caramel Brulee Coffee
I have to say that this is how my coffee looks like when serving Mr. Shop This, on weekends. It couldn't be easier to elevate your every day coffee into something special!
Foxes Loves Lemons  

Cream Cheese Swirled Brown Sugar Pumpkin Coffee Cake
I have to admit, the coffee cakes I grew up with bored me a little. Everything was dry, except for the canned cherries on top. This one is different, and oh so very Fall. Perfect for Thanksgiving morning!
Half Baked Harvest  

Lizzy Royale Purple Teapot
Who could resist a royal nod to the Queen herself? This is the best little gift for the teetotaler in your life. I think Queen Elizabeth would approve.
CB2  

Lime and Hibiscus Madeleines
Who doesn't like a cookie? Actually, these are really little French Butter Cakes. No matter what you call them, they are pretty and delicious! You will need one of these pans at 
Sur La Table. Recipe at Bakers Royale

Brûléed Cappuccino
I stated that I was a tea drinker, and I am. But I do enjoy every once a year or so, a Cappuccino with a side of Cointreau. This looks divine. I want it now!
Williams Sonoma 

Coffee Caramel Creme Brulee
This recipe is for Mollie. It only has five ingredients, so it is not as complicated as it might look.
Bell' Alimento

Walnut and Espresso Cake
Now this is a real "coffee cake" in every sense of the words. The recipe is adapted from a recipe in The Silver Spoon....which I have always loved.
Gourmet Traveller

Pumpkin Spice Latte
Save yourself some time and money and try this at home!
Averie Cooks

Strudel With Profiteroles

Oh my! I always have considered Profiteroles to be a fancy pants dessert. But these take the cake! They are for the fearless cook, I think.

Kanelay Limon   

Nambe Chirp Kettle
This is on my "wish list." It really is stunning sculpture for the stovetop.
Nambe  

Orange Petits Fours
My favorite part of a high tea are the Petits Fours. I never thought about making my own, until this yummy recipe.
Marc Sievers 

Glass Handled Chemex Brewer
This one is for purists. Arguably the most simplistic way to make coffee. Love the design!
Food52   

Lashes Coffee Mug
Open up those peepers and enjoy a chic cup of coffee or tea! 
Sweet Water Decor at Etsy 

Vegan Pear and Chocolate Brownie Cake
I recently had a few bites of a pear tart. It was surprisingly good and very moist! This recipe is just so Autumnal. Perfect for afternoon tea.
 Great British Chefs

Nutella Latte

Can you believe that I have never had Nutella? Since it involves chocolate, I know that I would love it. This recipe sounds fab!
How Sweet Eats 

Can't Kick Your Starbucks Habit? 
It's okay. They have a sip for every shade of the season. Pumpkin Spice Latte, Chile Mocha, Salted Caramel Mocha. It's all delish. Order yours before you go. Here's how....
Starbucks

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