Spiced Coffee Recipes to Warm Your Winter Mornings
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As the winter chill settles in, there’s nothing more comforting than wrapping your hands around a steaming mug of coffee. But why stop at the usual brew when you can elevate your morning cup with warming spices that add depth, aroma, and a cozy touch? Spiced coffee is a beautiful fusion of rich flavors, enhancing both the art and the experience of coffee drinking. Here are some delightful, spiced coffee recipes to bring warmth to your winter mornings.
1. Cinnamon Latte
Cinnamon and coffee are a match made in heaven. Honestly, this combination might be one of my all-time favorites. This easy-to-make latte brings out the natural sweetness of your coffee while adding a comforting spice.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 shots of espresso or strong coffee
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Brew your espresso or coffee.
- Stir in cinnamon and sweetener. A hand whisk would be ideal for this.
- Froth your milk. A steaming wand works great, but if you don’t have one you can learn other ways to froth your milk by clicking HERE
- Pour the coffee into a mug and top with frothed milk.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy!
Top-rated and inexpensive hand whisks can be found by clicking HERE
2. Cardamom Spiced Coffee
Cardamom, often used in Middle Eastern and Indian coffee traditions, brings an aromatic, slightly citrusy warmth to your cup.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brewed coffee or 1-2 shots of espresso
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (or 2 whole pods, crushed)
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar or honey (optional)
- Splash of milk (optional)
Instructions:
- Brew your coffee or espresso.
- Stir in the cardamom and sweetener.
- Add a splash of milk if desired and enjoy the fragrant, spiced flavors.
3. Mexican Mocha
This chocolatey, slightly spicy coffee will warm you from the inside out!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee or a double shot of espresso
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk or cream
Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and cayenne until well combined.
- Stir in the powdered sugar until dissolved.
- Pour over freshly brewed coffee and mix well.
- Top with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
4. Gingerbread Coffee
This coffee tastes just like a gingerbread cookie in a cup—perfect for winter mornings or cozy gatherings with friends.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brewed coffee or 1-2 shots of espresso
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions:
- Brew your coffee and mix in ginger, cinnamon, molasses, and vanilla with a hand whisk
- Stir well, then add milk for a smooth finish.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a dollop of whipped cream.
A high quality and inexpensive espresso machine can be found by clicking HERE
5. Chai-Spiced Coffee
For those who love the flavors of chai, this coffee is a perfect blend of warm spices. The combination of chai and espresso is often called a “dirty chai”.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brewed coffee or 1-2 shots of espresso
- 1 teaspoon Chai spice blend (Or a homemade chai spice blend consists of: ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, & ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg)
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- ¼ cup steamed or frothed milk
Instructions:
- Brew your coffee and stir in the spices and sweetener.
- Steam or froth your milk.
- Pour in milk and mix well.
- For a richer experience, top with a dusting of cinnamon.
Happy Brewing!
We hope these recipes will make your winter mornings extra special and cozy.
Our final tip is to invest in an insulated travel mug. These mugs are designed to maintain your coffee’s temperature for hours, so you can sip slowly and savor every last drop without it going cold on those cold winter mornings. They are also reusable and convenient for traveling so you can bring your warm coffee with you on cold winter outings! You can find a great insulated travel mug by clicking HERE
Which spiced coffee recipe will you try first? Tag us on Instagram @the.coffee.collect to share your cozy coffee moments with the coffee community!
-the coffee collect.
