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I recently picked up a Ninja coffee brewing system to replace my normal coffee pot. Then suggestions lead up to all these flavored syrups. I've always enjoyed a good java mocha, when I order a special coffee...but never can I find a coffee shop that uses 100% real coconut milk (and not some mix with carrageenan or other garb...or only other offering being skim milk or cream). With having such convenience with the new Ninja system, solution seems simple enough...make my own...So, I looked at all these suggestions given to me by amazon. My highest concern was organic/sustainable ingredients...no GMO's, made in the US (no beat sugar), no corn syrup, no chemicals, no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colors, flavorings, etc... Joe's Syrup was found and selected.First one I picked out was this Organic Dutch Chocolate Dark Chocolate Sauce. I also got their Irish Cream (first order they accidentally shipped the Pure Sugar and I opened it, so I just reordered another Irish Cream and kept the Pure Sugar) & Hazelnut. All 4 flavors are very good, but my favorites are this dark chocolate and the Hazelnut. My daughter is more of an Irish Cream fan, and she loves it.My Java Mocha turns out to be perfection!!!! I love the flavor...a true dark chocolate that isn't too sweet. My "normal" everyday coffee is unsweetened with only coconut milk added. Special coffees I usually have only while out and about or during evenings, but on occasion. This Joe's syrup is so good, I find myself having a special coffee daily. lol --Not sure if that's good or bad, but it does eliminate my cravings for something sweet...it tastes so good and satisfying...the perfect beverage treat...and easily made better than a coffee shop.I'm also one who hates milk chocolate, but I enjoy hazelnut and chocolate together. --Nutella grosses me out and makes me nearly gag (never would try in coffee though)...but it's too sweet and the flavors of chocolate and hazelnut don't taste right for me. Joe's Syrup - Organic Dutch Chocolate Dark Chocolate Sauce and Organic Hazelnut taste divine together; especially with coconut milk added.Now, I can finally stop getting the organic flavored creamers for others in the house. I can't stand them, since they are too sweet, have milk/cream (I don't mind dairy, but I prefer coconut milk in coffee) and expire quickly. With Joe's Syrup, everyone is happy...we all can adjust the flavor, sweetness and add our own milk, cream or coconut milk to our coffees. No more waste.The Organic Dutch Chocolate Dark Chocolate Sauce must be put in the refrigerator after opened. It is a nice semi thick sauce. The BPA-free plastic bottle can be squeezed, and it's easy enough to not have too much sauce come out. I'm not going to attempt a pump on this one. This sauce can be used in coffee, on top of ice cream or for making hot cocoa.The other flavors: Organic Irish Cream, Organic Pure Sugar & Organic Hazelnut, are all syrups instead of "sauce", can be left out and easily used with a pump. After reading reviews, I picked up the Torani Syrup Pump - Torani Syrup Pump, 750 ML (Pack of 5) and these work perfectly with Joe's Syrup...no mess.I highly recommend Joe's Syrup; especially to those who want a delicious flavor with healthier ingredients. For those not into organic foods, I still recommend giving Joe's Syrup a try...more than likely, you won't go back to another...it's that good. You don't need a special brewing system to enjoy. I will definitely be buying more, and I can't wait to try other flavors...even outside of flavoring coffee.Edit: recently tried Organic Caramel too... another great flavor for coffee!! --With coconut milk (I prefer Chaokoh brand), the caramel is divine...perfect creamy caramel taste. This also tastes great with Joe's Dark Dutch Chocolate.
