Kevin Costner’s 3-Ingredient Morning Routine Will Surprise You

When it comes to coffee, we all have our quirks — sugar, steamed milk, half-caf, you name it. There's really no right or wrong way to do it.

But, Kevin Costner, the beloved star of the Western drama series "Yellowstone," puts a unique twist on his morning cup that pushes the bounds of the standard cream and sugar. And, it’s a far cry from the “cowboy coffee" you might imagine.

Kevin Costner’s Favorite Coffee

It’s no secret that Kevin Costner has some particular eating habits. According to the "Yellowstone" series chef, he could happily survive on canned chili and hot dogs alone. He’s also gained quite the reputation for his love of sweets (especially when it comes to a classic apple pie). So, it’s only fitting that the “cowboy with a sweet tooth” prefers his coffee with a hint of sweetness too.

Given his long, demanding days on the set of his new project, "Horizon," it's no surprise the actor, producer, and director needs a bold and satisfying cup of coffee to kickstart his mornings. And what does that look like for Costner? Adding chocolate.

“I like chocolate in it,” Costner shared with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, the coffee brand he's partnering with to develop blends that resonate with him.

With his love for a morning mocha, Costner set out to help develop the best chocolate-flavored coffee to start the day with. According to Green Mountain, this blend was "a non-negotiable flavor he needed to create.”

So, we reached out to Green Mountain’s R&D team to learn more about what makes up Costner’s ideal cup of chocolate coffee.

“Kevin explained to us his love for a mocha latte when it is made just right.  He made time to meet with us while he was on set filming his "Horizon" movie so that we could understand exactly what makes a mocha perfect to him,” shared a representative.

The secret, they discovered, lies in the perfect proportions of coffee, chocolate, and sweetness, and we think it looks something like this. 

How to Make Kevin Costner’s Favorite Coffee

While we don’t know the exact recipe Costner sticks to for his morning mocha, we’d guess it likely involves a frothy blend of espresso, steamed milk, and rich chocolate syrup, just like in this “chocolate and coffee-lover's favorite” recipe.

But, if simplicity is more your style, you can make an easy mocha coffee by stirring together cocoa powder, sugar, coffee, and milk.

As with any coffee order, there are no wrong answers, so if you want to start your morning like a modern-day cowboy, take a tip from Kevin Costner and add a touch of chocolate to your next cup. It might be just the sweet treat your morning needs.