Mother's Day: Expert shares tips for making mom's favorite cafe drinks

CHICAGO (WLS) -- If your mom loves cafe-style coffee drinks, you may be able to brew up her favorite drink at home.

Rafa Owens is a barista at PiniPico Brazilian Cafe and shared some tips for making a better cup of coffee.

Iced Coffee

• Use the mason jar method. Add 1.5 tablespoons of ground coffee per cup of water to the mason jar.
• Stir and sit in the fridge for at least 24 hours.
• Strain the coffee using a cheesecloth, coffee filter, or coffee sock.
• Freeze leftover coffee to use as ice cubes

Hot Coffee

• For an even, mild cup of coffee use a drip coffee maker.
• For a bolder, darker flavor, try a French press.
• Heat up the cup with warm water before pouring the coffee in the mug.

Add-Ins

• Melt in chocolate for sweetness.
• Use condensed milk, honey, agave or vanilla for sweetness.
• Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom can change the flavor.

PiniPico Brazilian Cafe is also offering Mother's Day packages, if you want to take mom out for a treat.