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10 Best Coffee Drinks At Tim Hortons
Here is a list of the top-selling beverages from this Canada-famous coffee chain.
Published November 7, 2021
Joachim Estal
Coffee experts@The Coffee Lab
For many years, coffee shops have already been an essential part of the community. Whether there's a business meeting, family reunion, or a simple gathering between friends, it's a constantly reliable space where people can get together.
Tim Hortons as both a sweets business and coffee house, has been a part of this culture for a long time, having been around since 1964. This popular food-and-coffee chain originated in Toronto, Canada. Now, it has more than 4,000 stores worldwide. They are popular for their doughnuts, sandwiches, and most especially, for their coffee.
10 Best Tim Hortons Drinks
If you ever get the chance to visit a Tim Hortons store in your city (or out of town) for the first time, you'll probably encounter a whole list of different drink options. And so, to make life easier for you, we've narrowed this down with the top-selling beverages from the famous coffee chain.
Iced Cappuccino
Cappuccinos are extremely popular in almost every coffee shop around the corner. However, only a few ones offer them in the iced variant, and Tim Hortons specializes in this type of iced coffee. In fact, it may be Tim Hortons' best-selling iced coffee ever.
Like the hot version, an iced cappuccino is made with coffee, milk, and ice–blended together to create this delicious icy treat. You can get creative by adding different toppings like vanilla-flavored whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, or syrups and sauces if you prefer something on the sweet side.
Latte
With the many Tim Hortons hot drinks available, a latte should always make it on the list. Now, when we talk about a Tim Hortons latte, that means 100% premium Arabica espresso coffee beans and freshly steamed 100% Canadian milk. It is a perfectly balanced beverage that’s only available in one size, ensuring that you get a consistent cup of coffee every time.
Original Blend Double Double
If you’re looking for the best Tim Hortons coffee beans, the original roast is what you probably want. This is the brand’s signature brew and is packed with delicious nutty flavors, pleasant acidity, and subtle bitter aftertastes. And despite being a medium-roasted coffee, it's slightly more robust than what other coffee chains brew.
This delicious signature coffee blend is mixed with two packets of sugars and two shots of cream, which explains the name of this next drink on the list– "double-double." The sweetness and milkiness definitely complement the black coffee base, making it one of the most popular customized drinks at Tim Hortons. Order this with any barista, and they will instantly know what you're talking about.
Caramel Latte Supreme
You can actually make your original latte more exciting by adding syrup to it, and the Caramel Latte Supreme is one great example. The premium espresso is combined with steamed velvety milk and caramel sauce. This beverage is topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle, a beautiful finish to this decadent treat.
Mocha Latte
If you're a fan of the chocolate and coffee combo, then you should definitely try one of the best Tim Hortons coffee drinks–the mocha latte. This beverage is composed of rich espresso shots, frothed milk, scoops of the brand's signature cocoa mix, and finished with chocolate-flavored whipped cream and chocolate drizzle on top. What a great way for the sweet-tooths to enjoy their cup of joe.
Mint Chocolate Mocha
The classic mocha latte is combined with mint flavoring to make this luscious holiday treat. As you take a sip of this drink, you will surely enjoy how the smooth and rich chocolate sauce beautifully accentuates the bitterness of the espresso. Plus, the peppermint notes add that unique flavor to the whole experience–sweet and minty reminiscent of the holiday season.
Despite being probably the best hot coffee at Tim Hortons, the mint chocolate mocha is only available during the Christmas season. So, aside from presents and Santa Claus, it's also one of the best things we look forward to at this time of the year.
French Vanilla and English Toffee Latte
Once you encounter this drink, it may sound like a customized, secret menu beverage at first–it's not, though. It’s actually an official item on Tim Hortons coffee flavors menu. This means that you can order it anytime without even knowing the specific recipe.
This beverage is a blend of the standard Tim Hortons latte, French vanilla sauce, and English toffee. It offers a sweet, floral aroma in general, with a mix of nutty nuances, buttery mouthfeel, caramelly aftertaste. What a luxurious and delightful experience.
Hot Chocolate With Tea Bag
If you're not a fan of coffee drinks, Tim Hortons still has alternative beverages for you. And just like every coffee shop, the brand also offers its own version of a hot chocolate–regular hot chocolate made with cocoa and white hot chocolate.
One of the most popular trends among Tim Hortons customers is mixing a tea bag with an order of hot chocolate. Best-selling flavors are regular hot chocolate with a peppermint tea bag and white hot chocolate with a chai tea bag.
Strawberry Lemonade
Especially on hot summer days, we prefer cold beverages over hot ones. And not all the time do we crave iced coffee. Sometimes, we go for refreshing drinks such as iced tea, fruit juice, or lemonade.
Tim Hortons offers this secret menu recipe consisting of their classic lemonade and strawberry puree. Not only is this drink refreshing and delicious, but it's also aesthetically pleasing as you will see pink and yellow layers in your cup.
Cotton Candy Freeze
The last drink we have on the list is another non-caffeinated option–the Cotton Candy Freeze. Another one from the secret Tim Hortons menu, but this time you're getting slushy. All you have to do is order a frozen raspberry lemonade and swap out the usual lemon flavor for some pumps of vanilla.
This drink is tangy due to the raspberry but sweet because of the vanilla. If you lean towards the sweeter side, you can add some strawberry puree and have it topped with a dollop of whipped cream and rainbow candy sprinkles. Now, you don't only get to have a sweet treat, but something Instagram-worthy as well!
Other Must-Try Treats
Tim Horton’s isn’t just popular for their coffee but also for their delicious food! We’re talking about sweet desserts, breakfast and lunch items, pastries, and many more! Here are some delicacies to try next time.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Who would have thought that grilled cheese and coffee would go so well together? Well, Tim Horton’s proved a point by offering its own version of the sandwich that’s hot and ready to be served all time of the day. This sandwich is composed of soft multi-grain bread filled with American cheese, grilled to perfection!
Mac and Cheese
Yes, they’ve got mac and cheese in this famous Canadian chain! It’s good, it’s cheesy, it tastes like the one your mom serves on the table for lunch!
Pretzel Bagels
Combine a bagel and a pretzel, what do you get? A lovely breakfast item from Tim Horton’s! This bread is exceptional. You can have it toasted for your liking. You can also add some salt and cream cheese if you’re feeling a little adventurous. But the best part about this bagel is you can request it as the bread for any sandwich you’d like on the menu!
Chicken Noodle Soup
You read that right–soup at Tim Horton’s. This is cooked perfectly fresh, hot and flavorful. Pair it with some saltine crackers and your meal is good to go!
Homestyle Oatmeal
While an oatmeal seems to be a pretty basic breakfast meal, Tim Horton’s make it special. It’s healthy–full of fiber– and available in two flavors–mixed berries or maple. It’s the perfect food especially for those who are strict on their diet.
Chocolate Cheesecake Donut
Also making it on the list is this delicious treat for all the sweet-toothed people out there–the chocolate cheesecake donut! What’s a better donut that one that’s chocolate-based and has cheesecake filling inside? Match that up with sweet fondant frosting and some chocolate curls. What a perfect way to enjoy your coffee with!
Timbits
Last but definitely not the least, we have the Tim Horton’s version of the Dunkin’ Munchkins. They come with a whole variety of luscious flavors like blueberry, honey-dip, jelly-filled, and of course, chocolate glazed. Orders can go up to 40 pieces per box!
Final Thoughts
Like every famous coffee chain in the world, Tim Hortons also caters to different palates and preferences when it comes to coffee and beverages. This means that their menu is filled with so many options that may be a little overwhelming for some.
And so, whether you are a first-time customer or maybe you just want to try something new, use this list of Tim Hortons menu drinks as your guide so you wouldn't have a hard time choosing which drink to order next time.
About the author
Joachim Estal
8-year barista for a world-class coffee chain from the Philippines. Passionate writer and coffee champion. "Coffee has always been one of my biggest love interests in life. And I am here to share it with all of you through this platform."
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