Spicing up coffee

April 17, 2025, 01:00 PM

konata88

Spicing up coffee

I usually take my coffee black, whether it's from the technivorm or the nespresso.

Looking for a change of pace, it seems that adding cinnamon or nutmeg is popular.

I tried cinnamon. I don't get it. It doesn't dissolve and it tends to just either stick to the sides of the mug or clump up. I end up drinking / chewing clumps of cinnamon at the end. Either I'm doing it wrong or I just don't find the appeal.

I'll try nutmeg hopefully with better results.

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April 17, 2025, 01:03 PM

MelissaDallas

Try putting a few pieces of broken up cinnamon stick in the brewing basket with your coffee, not ground sprinked in your cup.

April 17, 2025, 01:07 PM

Gustofer

I've been adding a tsp of Swiss Miss (hot chocolate) to my coffee lately. I like it.

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April 17, 2025, 01:16 PM

konata88

Bourbon, Baileys, Kahlua, cocoa mix - all already regulars for night time coffee.

Adding cinnamon to the basket instead of the mug - I'll try that tip.

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April 17, 2025, 01:54 PM

Pipe Smoker

I went the other way. For decades I put cream in my coffee. Seven or eight years ago I discovered that I liked it better black.

Serious about crackers.

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April 17, 2025, 02:14 PM

Rey HRH

quote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
I've been adding a tsp of Swiss Miss (hot chocolate) to my coffee lately. I like it.

That makes it into a cafe mocha, doesn’t it? I treat myself to that once in a while with some whipped cream.

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April 17, 2025, 02:30 PM

selogic

My sister uses those flavored creamers . Amaretto and all of that crap . Those things gag me ...

April 17, 2025, 02:48 PM

911Boss

I put a touch of flavored syrup in mine - toffee or salted caramel usually

Bourbon cream works as well

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April 17, 2025, 03:48 PM

xantom

I drink coffee black 99% of the time. But in the winter I do like to add Nestle's hot chocolate mix, and a bit of sugar. I have also added maple syrup, and malted milk. I can't drink regular hot chocolate anymore, it has to have coffee in it.

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April 17, 2025, 04:07 PM

SigSentry

I add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the portafilter (on top of the grounds). Seems to do the trick

April 17, 2025, 04:10 PM

IntrepidTraveler

Cardamom. Makes it taste like a Turkish coffee. Quite good. Put it in the grounds as it brews. A little goes a long way.

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April 17, 2025, 04:15 PM

patw

I am a weak man when it comes to how I like my coffee. I usually doll it up pretty good with a fancy creamer, as I can't stomach it naturally. My son likes a strong black coffee and occasionally he will put in a little spiced caramel for flavor.