If you have often wondered what's brewing in the coffee shops and the reasons why people flock to these places, well, there's more out there than you can ever imagine. The enticing aroma of this beverage can beckon even those who are not really addicted to it. This simple beverage has now turned into a lifestyle for many. Youngster's love spending time at coffee shops and young professionals are even known to have important business meetings in these swanky outlets. If you have ever stepped into any coffee shop you must have been dazzled by the wide variety of blends. Well, this is the very factor that gets people hooked on to drinking this beverage. The combination of chocolate and coffee is very popular. Now, we can come across other combinations such as chocolate mint, French vanilla, peach, and even strawberry. Almond has become an extremely famous flavor. This is amongst the recent additions that has been created to satiate the taste buds of all those people who love this beverage. For those who do not really understand why is this beverage is so popular, need to have a whiff of the same. Almond is the latest on the scene for those seeking a new option. This can be further mixed with other flavors to create a divine hot beverage. Method of Preparation There are certain ways that can be used to create flavored coffees. In many cases, the ingredient is added immediately after the beans are roasted. The freshly roasted beans are brought in close contact to the flavorings for some period of time. This duration should be sufficient enough for the beans to absorb the taste and aroma. The beans are exposed to certain natural flavors so that they can get the required amount of aroma. Other methods employed would be, to mix some amount of almond syrup with the roasted beans. At times, one can even add freshly ground almond before the preparation of the coffee grounds. This method may not always get the desired intensity of the taste, as it may not get absorbed well into the coffee grounds. This flavor can be combined with other ingredients for a completely divine experience. Chocolate is one such tempting ingredient that is added to obtain a rich taste. With Almond Liqueur Ingredients:

• Hot Coffee, ¾ cup
• Almond Liqueur, 1 shot
• Heavy Cream, ¼ cup (scalded)

Preparation: You only need to combine the ingredients and serve. If you wish to avoid alcohol, you can use artificial extracts. With Amaretto Liqueur Ingredients:

• Medium Roast Brewed Coffee, 10 oz.
• Lightly Whipped Coffee, ¼ cup
• Almonds, ½ tsp. (toasted and sliced)
• Amaretto Liqueur, 1½ jiggers
• Brandy Snifter, 1 (preheated)

Preparation: First, you would need to pour the hot coffee in the brandy snifter, which has been heated in advance. Stir the liqueur in this mixture and top it up with some whipped cream. So go ahead and enjoy this hot beverage with your beau.