Costa Maple Hazel Latte is a refined essential for the modern coffee enthusiast, designed to bridge the gap between professional cafe preparation and home convenience. Unlike standard instant coffees, this latte is structured to deliver a complex dessert like finish that prioritises texture and aromatic depth. These Costa instant coffee sachets take that same approachable quality and put it into a simple format you can enjoy at home.
To experience the full British lifestyle feel, this indulgent seasonal coffee pairs nicely with a crisp autumn morning or a comforting evening wind down. Whether you are relaxing at home or need a festive reward during a busy day, this blend gives you a silky and warming experience that continues the Costa coffeehouse legacy into 2026.
☕ How Does Costa Maple Hazel Latte Taste?
- Maple Sweetness: ●●●●● (5/5) Syrupy and rich autumnal notes that provide a deep and comforting sweetness.
- Toasted Nut: ●●●●○ (4/5) Warm roasted hazelnut aromatics that add a layer of sophisticated depth.
- Creamy Density: ●●●●○ (4/5) A silky mouthfeel with a professional grade microfoam for an authentic latte texture.
- Coffee Backbone: ●●●○○ (3/5) An authentic blend of Arabica and Robusta beans providing a solid coffee foundation.
Teas.co.uk Curator Rating: 4.7/5 — Our expert verdict.
The Story Behind the Costa Brand
Costa Coffee was founded in London in 1971 by Sergio and Bruno Costa and has grown to become the nation favourite coffee shop.
- The Signature Blend: The Costa coffee brand is built on their famous Mocha Italia blend, which took 112 attempts to perfect. They bring this same dedication to their instant range to ensure it meets high street standards.
- Seasonal Favourites: Costa is renowned for its innovative limited edition menus, and the Maple Hazel Latte has become a quintessential part of the autumn tradition for Costa coffee UK fans.
- Masterful Craft: Every batch is slow roasted to ensure a smooth and rich flavour that remains consistent whether served in a store or from a sachet at home.
🌍 Costa Commitment To The Planet
Costa ensures that your daily coffee ritual supports global conservation and ethical trade through rigorous standards.
- Rainforest Alliance Certified: 100 percent of the coffee in this blend is sourced from certified farms, protecting biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
- Waste Reduction Strategy: The portion controlled format is specifically designed to minimise product waste while ensuring consistent barista quality in every cup.
- Recyclable Packaging: The outer cardboard box is designed for easy recycling to support a circular waste management system and reduce environmental impact.
🔥 How Do I Make Costa Maple Hazel Latte?
To get the best results from your Costa instant coffee sachets and learn how to make a professional maple cloud latte at home, correct preparation is important. Specific hydration techniques are required to activate the dairy proteins and release the maple volatiles.
The Barista Home Serve Brewing Guide:
- Measure: Empty one 17g sachet into your favourite pre warmed mug.
- Water: Use hot but not boiling water at approximately 85 degrees Celsius. Expert Tip: Boiling water can scorch the dairy and coffee notes; waiting 30 seconds after the kettle boils ensures a smoother result.
- Pour: Add 200ml of water while stirring thoroughly. The Double Stir Technique: Wait for 20 seconds then stir again. This allows the proteins to fully hydrate for a thicker foam head.
The Iced Maple Hazel Refresher Recipe:
- Why Try It: This method creates a refreshing and indulgent iced latte that maintains its syrupy depth, perfect for those who prefer their seasonal coffee chilled.
- The Prep: Dissolve one sachet in 50ml of hot water to create a potent latte concentrate.
- The Chill: Fill a tall glass with large ice cubes and pour the hot concentrate directly over them to lock in the aromatics.
- The Serve: Top with 150ml of cold milk or a plant based alternative for a professional finish.
The Maple Cloud Latte Recipe:
- The Base: Prepare one sachet as per the Barista Home Serve instructions using only 150ml of water.
- The Foam: Gently heat 50ml of whole milk and froth until a dense micro foam forms.
- The Combine: Pour the frothed milk over the prepared latte. This creates an ultra thick foam layer that perfectly carries the toasted hazelnut aromatics.
🔍 How Does Costa Maple Hazel Latte Compare to:
- Standard Instant Coffee: When compared to basic instant granules, this latte offers a far more complex and indulgent profile. It includes high quality dairy and seasonal flavours that standard coffee lacks, providing a barista quality texture in seconds.
- High Street Costa Maple Hazel Latte: While a store prepared drink is the gold standard, these sachets provide the same signature flavour profile at a fraction of the cost. It offers significant value for a 2026 budget without the requirement to leave your home.
- Generic Hazelnut Syrups: Many people use plain coffee and nut syrups which can be overly sweet or high in calories. Costa provides an all in one low calorie solution at only 60 calories per mug with a much more balanced maple depth.
🫖 Brewing The Perfect Cup of Costa Maple Hazel Latte, 5 Sachets 85g
- Measure: Empty one full sachet (or 2 to 3 heaped teaspoons of powder) into a warmed mug.
- Pour: Add 200ml of just-boiled water or 65°C steamed milk; for the smoothest cup use water that is hot but no longer at a rolling boil.
- Stir: Stir briskly for 10 seconds until the powder is fully dissolved; lumps mean the water was either too cool or you stopped stirring too soon.
- Finish: Top with whipped cream, a dusting of cocoa or cinnamon, or a drizzle of caramel syrup for a cafe-style finish.
- Iced version: Dissolve the sachet in 80ml of hot water first, then pour over a tall glass of ice and top with 200ml of cold milk. The hot-first step prevents lumps in the cold milk.
- Best with: a buttery croissant for breakfast, almond biscotti at coffee break, or shortbread in the afternoon.
⚠️ Safety & Dietary
Costa Maple Hazel Latte, 5 Sachets 85g is an instant coffee latte; safety points below cover the dairy content and a moderate ~60-80mg caffeine per prepared sachet.
- 🌱 Nutrient Note: Contains the natural compounds (polyphenols, antioxidants or warming actives) characteristic of Costa Maple Hazel Latte, 5 Sachets 85g, supporting general wellbeing as part of a balanced diet.
- Dietary Status: Suitable for vegetarians.
- Calorie Control: Only 60 calories per mug for a balanced and mindful seasonal treat.
- Allergen Alert: Contains MILK and caffeine. This product may also contain traces of soya and cereals containing gluten.
- Chemical Cleanliness: Free from artificial colours and formulated to maintain a stable foam with domestic preparation.
- Child Safety: Keep out of reach of children.






















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