- What you need to know when adding spices to coffee
- 3 ways to brew coffee with spices
- How to brew coffee with spices in a Turkish Coffee Pot
- How to brew coffee with spices in a AeroPress
- How to brew coffee with spices in a Moka Pot
- How to brew coffee with spices in a Drip Coffee Maker
- How to brew coffee with spices in a French Press
- Spiced coffee recipes
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Why add spices to coffee and how to do it right? What you need to know when adding spices to coffee. How to brew spiced coffee in Turkish Pot, AeroPress, Moka Pot and French Press. Spiced coffee recipes.
How to brew spiced coffee
Why add spices to coffee and how to do it right? What you need to know when adding spices to coffee. How to brew spiced coffee in Turkish Pot, AeroPress, Moka Pot and French Press. Spiced coffee recipes.
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Spices with coffeeSpiced coffee is always much tastier than a regular drink. Even simple robusta will acquire a unique flavor with a little spice. The tradition of adding spices to coffee came to us from the East, and now there are many interesting recipes for coffee with spices that give it a unique taste and aroma. Many spices have medicinal properties to help treat colds and other ailments. Let's see what spices are added to coffee, in what proportions and combinations. Different spices are used to create the composition. This can be spiced cloves and austere cardamom, a mixture of bitter peppers, grated ginger, or nutmeg. It goes well with coffee and vanilla and cinnamon. Spices are often ground with a drop of lemon juice to help them open up and fill the room with scent. In addition to an interesting taste and aroma, spices are added for their effect: warming - like cinnamon and ginger, tonic - like cloves and nutmeg, or relaxing - like vanilla. |
What you need to know when adding spices to coffee
There is an opinion that adding spices and herbs to coffee partially neutralizes the harmful effects on human health, which means that you can give yourself the opportunity to drink an extra cup of your favorite drink. The main rule when using spices and spices is to start small, the spices should emphasize the aroma of the coffee, but not destroy it!
- ProportionsDon't use too much spice. Especially if you encountered it for the first time. This can cause an allergic reaction. Also, a large amount of spices impairs the taste of the coffee itself.
- Spice storageGround spices must be properly stored in sealed containers, otherwise they will lose their unique taste and aroma. It's best to buy whole spices and add them right away.
- Spice combinationIt is not necessary to add just one spice. Combining spices, you will get a unique taste.
An example of one of the coffee recipes using four spices.
Swahili coffee with spices.
Composition:
Ground coffee for 4 tsp;
Water - 400 ml;
Cinnamon - 0.5 tsp;
Ginger - 0.5 tsp;
Cardamom - 0.5 tsp;
Cloves - 0.5 tsp;
Sugar - 2 tsp.
Preparation:
Mix cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, pour the resulting mixture into a convenient container with boiling water, let it boil for 15 minutes. Then add coffee and sugar to the boiling mixture, boil for 2-3 minutes, then turn off and let stand until the coffee grounds settle, then pour the finished drink into cups. - Spice propertiesA variety of spices are used to prepare a delicious and aromatic drink, ranging from cinnamon and pepper, to salt and nutmeg. It all depends on your personal taste preferences. Also, we must not forget about the properties of spices.
To enhance blood circulation (cinnamon).
For the treatment of sore throats and colds (ginger).
To stimulate metabolism (cardamom).
As an aphrodisiac (nutmeg).
To detoxify and burn fat (pepper).
To improve the nervous system (star anise).
To normalize sleep (vanilla).
How to brew spiced coffee
3 ways to brew coffee with spices
1. Adding spices
when grinding
You can add your favorite spices directly during grinding. With this method, the taste of the finished drink will be as rich as possible.
- AdvantagesYou won't need a lot of spices, since the fine particles that are obtained in the coffee grinder are extracted faster and give better aroma and taste. And you don't have to catch a piece of ginger or a pea of pepper from the finished drink.
- DisadvantagesFirstly, there is a high risk that the spices will overpower the taste of the coffee and the finished drink will be too spicy and bitter. Secondly, after grinding, the coffee grinder must be washed so that the spice particles do not remain inside and do not affect the smell and taste of the next portions.
2. Adding spices
when brewing
The most popular way to flavor coffee is by adding spices during the preparation process. Usually they are laid along with ground coffee and sugar
(if you prefer a sweet drink).
Spices as a whole: a cinnamon stick, a box of cardamom, cloves, etc. are placed in order to give a light taste and a beautiful appearance to the final drink (for example, cinnamon in a cup looks very impressive). But in order to get a more pronounced taste, it is better to grind or crush the spices into small pieces - this way they are extracted faster.
(if you prefer a sweet drink).
Spices as a whole: a cinnamon stick, a box of cardamom, cloves, etc. are placed in order to give a light taste and a beautiful appearance to the final drink (for example, cinnamon in a cup looks very impressive). But in order to get a more pronounced taste, it is better to grind or crush the spices into small pieces - this way they are extracted faster.
- AdvantagesYou can control flavor and aroma by adding and removing spices without completing the cooking process.
- DisadvantagesIt is rather inconvenient to extract spices from coffee. Spices in general, not ground, are not sold in all stores (but you can always choose them in an online store)
3. Adding spices into ready-made coffee
Most often, ground cinnamon is poured into a ready-made drink to taste, but you can do the same with ground nutmeg, cardamom, ginger and other spices.
- AdvantagesIt's very simple. You can buy ground spices or a special coffee and mulled wine grinder. If you are preparing a glaze or cappuccino, ground spices will decorate the milk cap of your drink.
- DisadvantagesIn this case, the taste of coffee itself will hardly change, only a pleasant spicy aroma will be added. Some spices (for example, black pepper) are not suitable for this method because of their too pungent smell and taste.
How to brew spiced coffee
What spices to add to coffee?
Connoisseurs of coffee with spices and spices traditionally use cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, cloves. Experiment lovers enrich the drink with vanilla, black or allspice, anise, caraway seeds, star anise and even garlic.
Here you will find spices and toppings that will make your coffee tastier and healthier. Description of the spices and where to buy it. Coffee customs in different countries.
How to brew coffee with spices in a Turkish Coffee Pot
How to brew spiced coffee
Grind the beans and pour the required amount of coffee into the coffee pot. Powdered spices can be added at this point.
Heat the contents of the turkey over low heat for 10-20 seconds. Make sure nothing is burnt.
Pour in cold, purified (not boiled) water.
Bring coffee to a boil. When the foam rises, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes.
Return the pot to the fire and bring it to a boil again (but don't boil it!).
Repeat the procedure several times. Do not stir the coffee in the process. Transfer the foam to heated cups.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, put them in a hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
Heat the contents of the turkey over low heat for 10-20 seconds. Make sure nothing is burnt.
Pour in cold, purified (not boiled) water.
Bring coffee to a boil. When the foam rises, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand for a few minutes.
Return the pot to the fire and bring it to a boil again (but don't boil it!).
Repeat the procedure several times. Do not stir the coffee in the process. Transfer the foam to heated cups.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, put them in a hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
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How to brew coffee with spices in a AeroPress
How to brew spiced coffee
Grind the correct amount of coffee. Powdered spices can be added at this point.
Bring clean, filtered or bottled water to a near boil.
Insert the paper filter into the AeroPress flask cap.
Collect the AeroPress. Pull the piston to its maximum open position and place the aero press on it. Pour the freshly ground coffee into a dry and clean AeroPress.
Pour the coffee and spice mixture into AeroPress. Add 30 ml of hot water, stir with a spoon and let it brew for 30 seconds.
Pour the remaining 160 ml of hot water into the AeroPress and let it brew for 1-1.5 minutes. Stir the infused coffee with a spoon or stick several times.
Close the air press with a lid. Turn the AeroPress upside down on the mug or jug in which you are making coffee and push down firmly on the plunger. The coffee is ready when the AeroPress makes a hissing sound and releases air.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, put them in a hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
Bring clean, filtered or bottled water to a near boil.
Insert the paper filter into the AeroPress flask cap.
Collect the AeroPress. Pull the piston to its maximum open position and place the aero press on it. Pour the freshly ground coffee into a dry and clean AeroPress.
Pour the coffee and spice mixture into AeroPress. Add 30 ml of hot water, stir with a spoon and let it brew for 30 seconds.
Pour the remaining 160 ml of hot water into the AeroPress and let it brew for 1-1.5 minutes. Stir the infused coffee with a spoon or stick several times.
Close the air press with a lid. Turn the AeroPress upside down on the mug or jug in which you are making coffee and push down firmly on the plunger. The coffee is ready when the AeroPress makes a hissing sound and releases air.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, put them in a hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
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How to brew coffee with spices in a Moka Pot
How to brew spiced coffee
Grind the correct amount of coffee. Powdered spices can be added at this stage.
Add hot water, the water level should reach the valve on the side of Moka Pot.
Insert the filter basket into the bottom of the infuser. Fill the basket with coffee and smooth the surface with your finger. Brush off loose soil from the top of the filter basket.
Twist the top and bottom together. Use hot pads and don't overtighten. Place the Moka Pot on the stove, use moderate heat, and make sure the handle is not exposed to heat. Leave the top cover open.
You can hear a puffing sound and see a rich brown stream that grows lighter. The coffee starts to come out. Remove from heat source and close lid until jet is honey yellow.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, fill them with hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
Add hot water, the water level should reach the valve on the side of Moka Pot.
Insert the filter basket into the bottom of the infuser. Fill the basket with coffee and smooth the surface with your finger. Brush off loose soil from the top of the filter basket.
Twist the top and bottom together. Use hot pads and don't overtighten. Place the Moka Pot on the stove, use moderate heat, and make sure the handle is not exposed to heat. Leave the top cover open.
You can hear a puffing sound and see a rich brown stream that grows lighter. The coffee starts to come out. Remove from heat source and close lid until jet is honey yellow.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, fill them with hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
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How to brew coffee with spices in a Drip Coffee Maker
How to brew spiced coffee
Grind the correct amount of coffee. Powdered spices can be added at this stage.
Place coffee filter in filter basket. All auto drip coffee makers have a filter basket that is usually right under the brew head (where the hot water comes out).
Add ground coffee with spices to a paper filter. If you want more full-bodied, richer coffee, use a permanent filter.
Add cold, filtered water to the reservoir. Use 6 ounces of water for every cup of coffee you want to make.
Press the start button to begin the coffee maker's brew cycle. Most auto drip coffee makers will have a simple "start" button or switch.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, fill them with hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, fill them with hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
Place coffee filter in filter basket. All auto drip coffee makers have a filter basket that is usually right under the brew head (where the hot water comes out).
Add ground coffee with spices to a paper filter. If you want more full-bodied, richer coffee, use a permanent filter.
Add cold, filtered water to the reservoir. Use 6 ounces of water for every cup of coffee you want to make.
Press the start button to begin the coffee maker's brew cycle. Most auto drip coffee makers will have a simple "start" button or switch.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, fill them with hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, fill them with hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
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How to brew coffee with spices in a French Press
How to brew spiced coffee
Grind the correct amount of coffee. Powdered spices can be added at this stage.
Preheat the French press by filling it with a kettle with hot water.
Add ground coffee with spices to French Press.
Pour the ground coffee with a little hot water - about twice the weight of the beans. Stir with a bamboo stick, butter knife, or regular teaspoon, you can use anything. Leave the poured coffee for 30 seconds. Then in a spiraling motion, spill your rest water in.
Place the cover on the French press and press the plunger down just a little if possible so that the mesh filter just reaches the top of the hot water. Your coffee is ready for drinking after 4 minutes!
Push your coffee plunger all the way down. It is best to press gently, so as not to over-agitate the coarsely ground coffee, which can lead to a few extra-bitter flavors ending up in your coffee. Careful not to push too hard. Pour in your cup or travel mug with the hot coffee from the French press and you're ready to go.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, fill them with hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
Preheat the French press by filling it with a kettle with hot water.
Add ground coffee with spices to French Press.
Pour the ground coffee with a little hot water - about twice the weight of the beans. Stir with a bamboo stick, butter knife, or regular teaspoon, you can use anything. Leave the poured coffee for 30 seconds. Then in a spiraling motion, spill your rest water in.
Place the cover on the French press and press the plunger down just a little if possible so that the mesh filter just reaches the top of the hot water. Your coffee is ready for drinking after 4 minutes!
Push your coffee plunger all the way down. It is best to press gently, so as not to over-agitate the coarsely ground coffee, which can lead to a few extra-bitter flavors ending up in your coffee. Careful not to push too hard. Pour in your cup or travel mug with the hot coffee from the French press and you're ready to go.
If the spices were not added at the beginning, fill them with hot drink and let it brew for a few minutes.
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Spiced coffee recipes
Ingredients:
Coffee to taste (2-3 tablespoons); Ground cardamom - 1/4 part teaspoon. Sugar, milk to taste.
Coffee to taste (2-3 tablespoons); Ground cardamom - 1/4 part teaspoon. Sugar, milk to taste.
Ingredients:
Take 3-4 grams of ground ginger, 2 grams of cardamom and 3 grams of ground cinnamon for one cup of coffee.
Take 3-4 grams of ground ginger, 2 grams of cardamom and 3 grams of ground cinnamon for one cup of coffee.
Ingredients:
3-4 grams of cinnamon in sticks, 2-3 grams of whole cloves and 2 grams of cardamom.
3-4 grams of cinnamon in sticks, 2-3 grams of whole cloves and 2 grams of cardamom.
Ingredients:
Sugar - 1 tsp. hot cayenne pepper - the tip of a knife; spices - anise, cardamom, allspice - to taste.
Sugar - 1 tsp. hot cayenne pepper - the tip of a knife; spices - anise, cardamom, allspice - to taste.
Ingredients:
Ginger - 0.5 tsp. cardamom - 0.5 tsp. cloves - 0.5 tsp. sugar - 2 tsp.
Ginger - 0.5 tsp. cardamom - 0.5 tsp. cloves - 0.5 tsp. sugar - 2 tsp.
Ingredients:
3-4 grams of cinnamon in sticks, 2-3 grams of cardamom, 3-4 grams of ground ginger and 1 tsp. honey.
3-4 grams of cinnamon in sticks, 2-3 grams of cardamom, 3-4 grams of ground ginger and 1 tsp. honey.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make cinnamon coffee?
1 Place coffee, sugar and cinnamon in a filter in the brew basket of the coffee maker. Place vanilla in an empty pot of coffee maker. Add water to coffee maker; brew as directed.
2 Pour into serving cups. Garnish with whipped cream and additional cinnamon, if desired.
2 Pour into serving cups. Garnish with whipped cream and additional cinnamon, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you put allspice in coffee?
Yes, you can use allspice with coffee. This spice has a stronger cleansing effect on digestion, removes toxins, improves metabolism, stimulates the stomach, and is a powerful antiseptic. It is added to hot coffee in 1-2 peas and allowed to brew before use. Coffee with pepper warms, strengthens memory, cleanses the blood vessels of the brain. However, you should not drink coffee with pepper during an inflammatory process in the throat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you put cayenne pepper in coffee?
Pepper has long been known for its unique properties: it has a strong antioxidant effect, is used to improve appetite and digestion, stimulates the metabolic process, activating the "burning" of calories. Pepper strengthens resistance to colds, is effective in high blood pressure, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Ingredients: 2 tsp. coffee, 100 ml of water, a pinch of ground pepper,
0.5 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp. honey
Brewing: Pour coffee into a Turk, pour cold water, add cinnamon and bring to a boil. Remove from the stove, let it brew for 5 minutes, add pepper and honey, stir, after a couple of minutes the coffee is ready!
Ingredients: 2 tsp. coffee, 100 ml of water, a pinch of ground pepper,
0.5 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp. honey
Brewing: Pour coffee into a Turk, pour cold water, add cinnamon and bring to a boil. Remove from the stove, let it brew for 5 minutes, add pepper and honey, stir, after a couple of minutes the coffee is ready!
Frequently Asked Questions
What to add to coffee to make it less bitter?
Add a couple of salt crystals. Adding salt to ground coffee or directly into the cup significantly reduces the bitterness of the coffee thanks to sodium ions. A very small amount should be added. The salt in the drink will not be felt, but the taste will change.
Milk and cream. Dairy products compensate well for the bitterness of coffee.
There is another way to reduce the bitterness in coffee, but it's up to you whether it's effective or not. Scientists have found that coffee poured into dark dishes (black, brown ...) seems less bitter than coffee in white dishes. Naturally, the color of the dishes cannot in any way affect the drink itself, but yes, on the perception of a person. It is believed that due to the contrast of shades, it seems darker and stronger, which is why it is perceived as more bitter in the subconscious.
Milk and cream. Dairy products compensate well for the bitterness of coffee.
There is another way to reduce the bitterness in coffee, but it's up to you whether it's effective or not. Scientists have found that coffee poured into dark dishes (black, brown ...) seems less bitter than coffee in white dishes. Naturally, the color of the dishes cannot in any way affect the drink itself, but yes, on the perception of a person. It is believed that due to the contrast of shades, it seems darker and stronger, which is why it is perceived as more bitter in the subconscious.
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