Spiced Coffee Cinnamon Blend (Printable Version)

A warming coffee infused with cinnamon and delicate spices for a flavorful, comforting drink.

# What You Need:

→ Coffee

01 - 2 cups freshly brewed hot coffee (medium or dark roast)

→ Spices

02 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
04 - 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional)

→ Sweetener & Dairy

05 - 2 teaspoons brown sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
06 - 1/4 cup milk or plant-based milk (optional)

→ Garnish

07 - Cinnamon stick or ground cinnamon for dusting (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Prepare 2 cups of hot coffee using your preferred method such as a coffee maker or French press.
02 - In a small bowl, blend ground cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg if using.
03 - Stir the spice mixture and sweetener into the brewed coffee until fully dissolved.
04 - If desired, add milk or plant-based milk and stir thoroughly.
05 - Pour the coffee into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick or a light dusting of ground cinnamon. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary coffee into something that tastes like a café treat without any real fuss.
  • The spices bloom in hot coffee and make your kitchen smell like autumn no matter what season it is.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so you can share it with almost anyone without thinking twice.
02 -
  • Cold or lukewarm coffee won't dissolve the spices properly, so wait until your coffee is genuinely hot before stirring anything in.
  • Cardamom and nutmeg are strong personalities—start with less and taste as you go, because you can always add more but you can't take it out.
03 -
  • If you're making this for guests, prepare your spice blend the night before so you can focus on the moment rather than measuring when they arrive.
  • A cinnamon stick stirred through the drink looks like you've put in effort, but you've really just made coffee the way it deserves to be made.