33 Easy Methods to Spice Up Your Cup of Joe

Although black coffee already has a rich flavor, a little something extra can make it even more enjoyable. We've got you covered whether you want to spice up your morning coffee with some holiday spirit or give it a nutritional boost.

Here are 33 simple ways to enhance the flavor of coffee at home.

#1. Coconut oil

In recent years, coconut oil's popularity has skyrocketed (1) due to its many purported health benefits, including those related to enhanced cognitive performance, weight loss, and the prevention of infection.

However, the addition of coconut oil to coffee has other benefits besides increased nutrition. It produces a delightfully creamy texture and light coconut flavor, both of which can be amplified with the addition of a little coconut milk.

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2. Butter

Adding butter to coffee, a trend popularized by Bulletproof, is becoming increasingly common, especially among adherents of the ketogenic and intermittent fasting diets. The secret is to use grass-fed, unsalted butter or ghee of excellent quality.

It has been shown to prevent the post-caffeine crash (2), so try mixing it with coconut oil in your coffee for a creamy treat that will help you eat less.

3. Salt

The bitterness of some coffees can be mitigated or eliminated altogether by adding a pinch of salt to the brewing water or to the coffee grounds before brewing. Indeed, in some coastal areas, using salt water for coffee is a time-honored custom.

In fact, the salt can help compensate for the sodium lost in coffee, making this a potentially healthy option.

There are a wide variety of extracts available, including vanilla, nut, coconut, orange, and chocolate, and each of these can be a delicious addition to the right coffee. They add flavor to your coffee without adding calories or sugar because they contain virtually no nutrients (3). If you're looking to spice up your morning coffee, try adding some vanilla extract or one of these homemade coffee syrups.

Five. Cocoa powder

Though traditionally appreciated for its deliciousness, chocolate is also gaining popularity as scientists uncover its purported health benefits (4). More antioxidants can be found in cocoa powder than in either red wine or green tea. It does this by relaxing the blood vessels, which in turn reduces your blood pressure.

The traditional Italian drink Barbajada is a good way to supplement your diet.

Replace dairy milk with non-dairy alternative

Oat "milk," soy "milk," almond "milk," cashew "milk," hazelnut "milk," and many more non-dairy alternatives have entered the market in recent years. Any of these can be a tasty and nutritious addition to your morning coffee, with each offering its own distinct flavors, minerals, and vitamins (5).

The best almond milk lattes are the ones that are sugar-free.

Spice: cardamom

Cardamom is a fragrant spice that has been used in coffee for centuries in the Middle East and India. Its flavor complements the fruity, bittersweet notes of coffee perfectly. Antioxidant-rich and possibly cancer- and inflammation-fighting and digestion-facilitating, it has been studied extensively over the past few decades (6).

Count eight: ground cinnamon

Whether we're enjoying a cup of cinnamon coffee, sprinkling some on top of our cappuccino, or giving in to the seasonal pumpkin spice latte trend, cinnamon, which is harvested from the inner bark of a tropical plant, is likely the spice most commonly associated with coffee.

Cinnamon's health benefits extend beyond its delicious flavor; it has been shown to reduce blood sugar and increase good cholesterol (7).

Cayenne pepper, number 9.

You could be in for a pleasant surprise if you try cayenne with coffee. It's a staple in many Middle Eastern and Central American dishes that calls for milk, sugar, or chocolate as an additional ingredient. Hot peppers, in general, have many health benefits, including a high concentration of antioxidants, increased metabolism, and improved blood circulation.

Today is the day to indulge in a cayenne cold brew or Mexican mocha.

In tenth place: maple syrup

The mellow sweetness of maple syrup complements the robust flavor of coffee. Calcium, magnesium, zinc, and potassium are just a few of the minerals and nutrients that can be found in raw sugar that are absent from refined white sugar (9). It doesn't require dissolving, making it a great addition to cold coffee drinks; try it in cold brew or an iced maple latte.

11. Ginger

Traditional medicine has used ginger to treat everything from the common cold to cancer, and recent studies have focused on the plant's potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, and anti-cancer effects (10). Equally ancient is its use in coffee, particularly in the traditional Yemeni drink Qishr, where it imparts a distinctive spicy flavor.

A dozen of hazelnuts in oil

Hazelnut, with its natural buttery sweetness, is a popular coffee flavor. If you don't want to buy flavored coffee full of chemicals, try grinding hazelnuts into your coffee beans or adding a few drops of hazelnut oil to your brew.

Peppermint oil, number 13.

Peppermint oil's medicinal properties have been extensively researched, and the results show that it can help with digestion, headaches, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) (11). If you think mint and coffee don't go together, try a peppermint mocha, which uses chocolate as a "bridge flavor."

14. Stevia

Stevia, made from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, is a sugar substitute. Non-nutritive, meaning it has almost no calories like other artificial sweeteners, it is a great choice for dieters (12).

Substitute it for sugar in your morning coffee, or get creative and make a frozen coffee dessert.

15. Nutmeg

Nutmeg is a powerful spice that complements coffee well, whether it's used to make a vanilla nutmeg brew or sprinkled on top of a frothy latte. Further, it contains compounds that have been linked to improved memory, cardiovascular health, muscle relaxation, and digestion (13)

There are 16 cacao nibs in the jar.

Cacao nibs are nibs of roasted cacao beans that have been broken into smaller pieces.

Like coffee, they have a chocolate flavor, albeit one that is less intensely sweet. Cacao nibs, when ground with coffee beans, impart a subtle chocolate flavor and a host of health benefits, including magnesium, fiber, iron, and antioxidants.

17 Chocolate that has melted

The Maya civilization (circa 2000 B.C.) established chocolate and coffee as a classic flavor pairing. C Indulge in a decadent treat by mixing rich, melted chocolate with your coffee.

As an added bonus, if you make your own mocha with dark chocolate, you can enjoy its health benefits. The result is lower blood pressure (15).

Cloves, 18, Lavender

Lavender's unique floral, sweet, herbal, and earthy flavor profile makes it a fascinating addition to coffee. Its sedative properties make it a popular choice for managing pain and helping people get a good night's rest (16).

To take advantage of the lavender's calming effects, order a decaf lavender latte and sip it slowly.

19 - Rosewater

Adding rose petals to water creates a liquid known as rosewater, which has a delicately floral and fruity flavor.

Popular in the Middle East, it is often combined with other spices like cardamom and saffron to create a unique flavor profile for coffee and tea. It has been used to treat inflammation, anxiety, and digestive issues (17) because of the tannins and flavonoids it contains.

In the twentieth spot, we have star anise.

The sweet, licorice-like flavor of star anise, a staple ingredient in Chinese five-spice powder, complements fruity or earthy coffees, especially when combined with other spices. In addition to being used as a flavoring agent, its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties have led to its use in the treatment of the flu (18).

Use it in a cup of Kenyan spiced coffee.

21. Cloves

Cloves, another component of five-spice powder, have a pungent, sweet flavor that can border on being hot or numbing. Because of their inherent bitterness, they require careful blending with coffee. The citrus cuts the bitterness of the coffee, making this citrus clove spiced coffee a tasty choice. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of cloves have been linked to its use in treating toothache (19).

Resulting in Syrup Number 22: Homemade

Mixing sugar and water in a ratio of 1 to 1 produces simple syrup. Made at home, you can customize the taste however you like without worrying about the chemicals and preservatives that go into commercial products. Imagine the aroma of caramel, a flower, or a basket of berries.

Similar to maple syrup, simple syrup doesn't require heat to dissolve, making it a great choice for sweetening iced beverages.

Prepare homemade coffee creamer (No. 23)

There's a reason why even the healthiest coffee creamers have a poor reputation when it comes to nutrition. Manufacturers frequently load them up with sugar, unhealthy fats, and stabilizers.

They are, fortunately, simple to prepare at home. In this way, you can customize the food to your specific dietary needs and tastes.

A 24. Pumpkin Pie Spice

The popularity of the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks is proof positive that the pumpkin pie spice combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice goes wonderfully with coffee. Furthermore, it adds vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to your beverage of choice (20). Then why not give making your own PSL at home a shot?

24. Drugs 25. Alcohol

Spiking your morning brew with a creamy choice like Bailey's may not be the healthiest thing to do, but it is undeniably festive and delicious, making it the perfect warming winter treat.

Mix up a classic Irish coffee with some whiskey and go sweet with Frangelico or Amaretto for dessert.

Icing, Number 26:

Ice cream is another example of a food that is better classified as a treat than a healthy option. Affogato is the most well-known version, and it consists of a dollop of gelato and a shot of espresso, but you need not stick to this formula. Blend your favorite ice cream flavor into a rich coffee drink, whether it's mint chip or butterscotch.

Juice of orange, number 27.

In Italy, the bitterness of espresso is often tempered by an orange peel served on the side.

A refreshing beverage with a unique layered appearance, orange juice in coffee is an American original. It is made by layering cold orange juice and hot espresso. Vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin A, potassium, and calcium (21) are just some of the nutrients that can be found in the juice.

Lime or lemon?

Since citrus can neutralize bitterness and enhance flavor, it is often added to coffee. Consider the Caipirinha, a popular drink in Brazil. Because of their high vitamin and antioxidant content, citrus fruits like lemons and limes can be used to combat cancer and strengthen the immune system (22).

Always keep in mind that both citrus and coffee can be very acidic.

29. Honey

Honey in coffee is a fantastic idea if you're looking to sweeten your beverage because it contains more nutrients than refined sugar, such as antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins (23). A warm cup of honey-sweetened brew is the ideal cold remedy because of its calming effect on the throat. Keep in mind, though, that vegans should not consume honey.

Agave syrup (30)

Traditionally, the agave plant has been used to produce a sweet syrup called agave syrup. Because of how quickly it dissolves, it is perfect for use in iced coffee. And unlike honey, it's a vegan-friendly sweetener.

However, due to its high fructose levels, dietitians have grown disenchanted with agave in recent years, so its use should be limited (24).

Condensed milk with added sugars and flavorings is item number 31.

In Latin America and Southeast Asia, where fresh dairy products can be costly to purchase and keep on hand, sweetened condensed milk has a long history (25) It is best known for being added to Vietnamese coffee, both hot and iced.

32 A raw egg

For fitness enthusiasts, egg coffee is a convenient way to get their daily protein intake. Some of their claims may be accurate, but it's also a great option for a healthy morning meal. A creamy texture can be achieved by whisking an egg into hot coffee, and the use of pasteurized eggs and hot coffee eliminates the possibility of Salmonella contamination.

33. Cheese

Cheese in coffee, or Kaffeost (27) as it is known in northern Scandinavia, is a popular regional delicacy. Leipäjuusto, a type of firm cheese, is used because it softens in the hot liquid without melting.

Kaffeost is a social ritual, best experienced with friends and family.

As a Conclusion

Are you pleased with this compilation? Can you say that it sparked some originality in your cup of joe? If so, pass it along so your pals can experience the same level of flavored coffee bliss. Additionally, we provided a list of delicious snacks that go wonderfully with coffee.

Where did we go wrong with coffee flavoring? Leave a comment and let us know If not, then enjoy your coffee.