If you are yet to taste a Starbucks hazelnut syrup, you need to rethink your life’s choices. I will tell you what is so special about the Starbucks Hazelnut syrup and how to make it at home.

Starbucks hazelnut syrup seems to turn everything into a nutty masterpiece. I have had everything hazelnut syrup from lattes, to milkshakes, and even the classic hot chocolate . While most people appreciate the rich nutty flavor of this syrup, they know little about it. This has inspired me to come up with this post to talk about this nutty syrup. By the end of this read, you will know how to whip up hazelnut syrup at home, so keep up.

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Brief History of the syrup

The hazelnut syrup was one of the pioneer flavored syrups to be introduced at Starbucks in the early 1990s. Flavored syrups in espresso had become a thing in America, and all coffee houses seemed to be charmed by this new craze. Other flavored syrups that made a debut at Starbucks along the hazelnut are vanilla and almond syrups.

Is Starbucks Hazelnut Syrup still available?

Starbucks has temporarily put this syrup on hold due to supply chain issues. The drastic step was taken in 2021 after the coffee chain experienced severe shortages in all its stores. The supply chain issues were aggravated by the pandemic, and the syrups are yet to resume.

Where to buy Starbucks Hazelnut Syrup?

You can grab a bottle of the Starbucks hazelnut syrup on Amazon or Walmart. I recently ordered a bottle from Instacart and got it on time, so you can try that.

Starbucks hazelnut syrup (Ingredients, Taste, calories, name variations)

What’s in a Starbucks hazelnut syrup-(Ingredients?)

This delicious nutty syrup has several ingredients such as sodium benzoate, pure cane sugar, caramel color, natural and artificial flavors, potassium sorbate, and citric acid.

Pure cane sugar: As the name suggests, sugar is produced from sugar cane.

Sodium benzoate, citric acid, and Potassium sorbate: These three ingredients are used as preservatives to extend the shelf life of the syrup.

Natural and artificial flavors: These flavors are added to enhance the hazelnut taste.

Caramel color: This is a water-soluble food color that gives the syrup its deep brown color.

Starbucks hazelnut syrup: Nutrition and Calories

Nutritional facts

Calorie count (out of 2,000 calories daily intake)	20
Nutrient Content (per30ml)	% of Daily Value
Total Fat 0g) Trans Fat (0.0g) Saturated Fat (0g)	0%
Total carbohydrates (5g) Sugar (5g) Dietary Fiber	2% 14 %
Proteins (0g)
Cholesterol (0mg)	0%
Sodium (0mg)	0%

So, what does Starbucks hazelnut syrup taste like?

This syrup has a subtle sweetness, with rich notes of nutty flavor. Some would call it a nutty, warm flavor.

Drinks that use Starbucks hazelnut syrup

Starbucks used this syrup for various drinks. It can be paired with:

Hot Caffe latte
Iced coffee
Coffee Frappuccino

Starbucks hazelnut syrup: other names

This syrup is called the flavored hazelnut syrup. There are no other names that denote this same syrup.

How to make Starbucks Hazelnut Syrup at home – Starbucks Hazelnut Syrup Copycat Recipe

Starbucks Hazelnut Syrup Copycat Recipe

Kai Jordan

Here is how to whip up hazelnut syrup at home

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Cuisine American

Equipment

Medium Saucepan
Stove and oven
Two dishcloths
Bowl
Mixing bowl

Ingredients

250g Hazelnuts
500g water
500g Rapadura

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 320F and roast the hazelnuts until you get a sweet aroma and the color begins to change.
Remove the nuts from the oven and put them in a bowl. Take your two dishwash cloths and agitate the nuts until the cover comes off.
Place the nuts into a mixing bowl and whiz for 5 seconds at a speed of 4. In your saucepan, pour the Rapadura and water and bring them to a boil. Add the hazelnuts and let the mixture boil. Keep stirring to avoid burn.
Strain the remaining mixture until all the nuts are removed and let it cool. Leave it in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

Notes

If you do not have a mixing bowl, you can use a rolling pin to crush your hazelnuts.
Wait for 24 hours for all flavors to settle to feel the rich, nutty taste.

INFORMATIVE SECTION

Is the Hazelnut syrup at Starbucks sweet?

Yes, the syrup has sugar that adds more sweetness to it.

Is Starbucks hazelnut syrup available all year round?

Yes, before the temporary discontinuation, the syrup was available all year round.

Is Starbucks Hazelnut syrup dairy free?

Yes, the syrup does not contain any dairy products.

Is Starbucks Hazelnut syrup vegan?

Yes, this syrup is vegan.

Does Starbucks hazelnut syrup contain real nuts?

No, the syrup contains hazelnut flavors.

Is Starbucks Hazelnut syrup gluten-free?

Yes, this syrup is gluten-free.

How much is Starbuck Hazelnut syrup?

A 12 fluid ounces bottle retails at around $7.24.

Is Starbucks Hazelnut syrup healthy?

Yes, the syrup contains 20 calories per pump.

Is Starbucks Hazelnut syrup good?

Yes, the syrup adds a unique taste to your beverage.

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