Easter Coffee Drinks with The Drive Coffee

We know that Christmas and Thanksgiving get all the Special Coffee light. What about Easter!?

Here are some cool Spring ideas for Easter.

The Drive Easter Egg Latte

Best with: East Village Dark Roast

  • Pull 2 shots of East Village espresso (or brew 1/2 cup strong coffee)

  • Steam 8 oz whole milk until frothy

  • Add 1 tablespoon honey and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to hot milk

  • Pour espresso into mug

  • Add sweetened milk, holding back foam with spoon

  • Top with whipped cream

  • Crush 4-5 mini chocolate Easter eggs and sprinkle on top

  • Optional: drizzle with chocolate syrup

Classic Easter Egg Latte

Best with: East Village Dark Roast

  • Pull 2 shots espresso (or 1/2 cup strong coffee)

  • Add 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup to mug

  • Steam 8 oz milk until hot and frothy

  • Pour steamed milk over espresso and chocolate

  • Top generously with whipped cream

  • Garnish with 5-6 crushed mini chocolate eggs

  • Dust with cocoa powder

Carrot Cake Latte

Best with: The Drive Espresso Medium Roast

  • Pull 2 shots of The Drive Espresso

  • Mix 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, pinch of ginger into espresso

  • Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup

  • Steam 8 oz milk until frothy

  • Pour milk over spiced espresso

  • For cold foam topping: blend 1/4 cup heavy cream with 1 tablespoon cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla until thick

  • Top with cream cheese foam

  • Sprinkle with cinnamon and crushed walnuts

Spring Lavender Honey Latte

Best with: The Drive Espresso Medium Roast

  • Make lavender syrup: simmer 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender for 5 minutes, strain

  • Pull 2 shots espresso over ice

  • Add 2 tablespoons lavender honey syrup

  • Pour 8 oz cold milk

  • Stir well

  • Top with cold foam (optional)

  • Garnish with fresh lavender sprig or dried lavender buds

Cadbury Creme Egg Mocha

Best with: East Village Dark Roast

  • Chop 1 Cadbury Creme Egg into small pieces

  • Pull 2 shots espresso (or 1/2 cup strong coffee)

  • Heat 6 oz milk with chopped Creme Egg pieces, stirring until melted

  • Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder to melted mixture

  • Froth the chocolate milk mixture

  • Pour espresso into mug

  • Add chocolate-egg milk mixture

  • Top with whipped cream

  • Garnish with another Creme Egg cut in half

White Chocolate Easter Mocha

Best with: East Village Dark Roast

  • Pull 2 shots espresso

  • Melt 2 tablespoons white chocolate chips in 2 oz warm milk

  • Steam remaining 6 oz milk until frothy

  • Pour espresso into mug

  • Add melted white chocolate mixture

  • Top with steamed milk

  • Garnish with whipped cream and 3-4 mini chocolate eggs

Pro Tip: All recipes work hot or iced! For iced versions, brew espresso, let cool slightly, add syrups/mix-ins, pour over ice, then add cold milk.

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About The Drive Coffee Company

Founded and rooted in East Vancouver, The Drive Coffee Company continues the neighborhood's proud coffee tradition. We roast fresh, high-quality coffee while supporting our community and preserving the values that make East Vancouver special. Our neighborhood-named blends—Grandview, East Village, Park Drive, and The Drive—celebrate the diversity and character of the place we call home. Visit thedrivecoffee.com to explore our coffees and join our community.

Kenny Vannucci