Today, celebrate National Coffee Day

Guys, I’ve got some exciting news: today, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day! A.k.a. The one day of the year when I don’t have to feel guilty for indulging in yet another Cup of Jo to scare away slumber.

Now, personally I’m a fan of the espresso bean over the plain ol’ coffee one, and luckily, NESTLE sent the Collegian some fanciful recipes to brew your own delicious drink. So take a gander at these, if you’re like me and enjoy that extra kick of caffeine:

Tall White Chocolate Caramel Latte:

3/4 cup 1% milk

2 Tbsp. Coffee-mate White Chocolate Caramel Latte

2 shots espresso or 1/3 cup hot, freshly brewed dark roast espresso coffee

-STEAM milk and Coffee-mate until 150 to 160 degrees F.

-BREW espresso into tall coffee mug; pour in milk mixture, holding back foam

-SPOON foam over the top

Blended Mocha:

2/3 cup light vanilla ice cream

1/4 cup chilled brewed strong coffee

3 Tbsp. Coffee-mate Café Mocha

1/2 cup ice cubes

-PLACE ice cream, coffee, Coffee-mate and ice in blender; cover.

-BLEND until smooth

To email reporter: krl5106@psu.edu