Founder Michael Zabar and a companion drinking coffee at a sunlit table featuring four Motif syrup bottles and fresh croissants.

Great coffee deserves a better syrup

Born out of a family business focused on quality food, Motif brings intention to flavored syrups worthy of a perfectly roasted cup of joe.

Flavored syrups at coffee shops are full of junk

We noticed that the syrups coffee shops put in our drinks came from the same few brands — and were made with ingredients that didn’t reflect the quality of the coffee itself. So we created our own: syrups with 70% less sugar than leading brands, naturally sweetened, preservative-free, and free of artificial colors and flavors.

Uncompromising Philosophy

Nothing Artificial

Quality Focused

Clean Ingredients

Designed To Elevate

"I grew up around coffee but I could never find a syrup that tasted as good as the coffee did. So I made the syrup I always wished existed in my own kitchen: it’s bold, clean, and crafted to make your morning taste better."

–Michael Zabar, Founder

Man squeezing Pistachio Syrup into a beverage using the black twist precision cap.

Meet Michael, the hand behind Motif

Motif was created by Michael Zabar, a 4th generation member of the family that founded the iconic New York City deli, Zabar’s. Michael’s first job at Zabar’s, scooping coffee beans and proudly serving customers, laid the foundation for his passion for coffee.

He learned firsthand what goes into making a great cup of coffee at home and the importance of using quality ingredients. That’s why Motif offers premium products that make everyday coffee and tea rituals feel extraordinary and effortless.

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Make your kitchen your cafe

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 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

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Your local coffee shop will miss you

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Make your kitchen your cafe

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 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

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Your local coffee shop will miss you

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Make your kitchen your cafe

|

 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

|

Your local coffee shop will miss you

|

Make your kitchen your cafe

|

 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

|

Your local coffee shop will miss you

|

Make your kitchen your cafe

|

 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

|

Your local coffee shop will miss you

|

Make your kitchen your cafe

|

 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

|

Your local coffee shop will miss you

|

Make your kitchen your cafe

|

 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

|

Your local coffee shop will miss you

|

Make your kitchen your cafe

|

 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

|

Your local coffee shop will miss you

|

Make your kitchen your cafe

|

 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

|

Your local coffee shop will miss you

|

Make your kitchen your cafe

|

 Brew yourself a new daily ritual

|

Your local coffee shop will miss you

|

Row of four Motif syrup bottles on a green tiled counter with a woman in a yellow sweater enjoying a drink in the blurred background.

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Elevate your daily coffee or tea ritual with our premium syrups.

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