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Toasted Sugar? Toasted Sugar!

Transform everyday granules into something special.

Published May 18, 2026

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Tucker Shaw

There you are, staring at the perfectly white dish of sugar. Your teaspoon hovers over it, ready to scoop out a measure for your coffee cup. It’ll add some reliable, uncomplicated sweetness to your coffee. But you wonder, as you stir, is reliable and uncomplicated really enough? Can I do better?

Sure, you could reach for demarara or brown sugar to add a deeper molasses note. Or you could splash in a glug of maple syrup for a woodsy flavor.

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