Spiced Holiday Coffee Recipes

OMA'S HOLIDAY SPICED COFFEE RECIPE

Steps:

• Add the water to the coffee maker.
• Add the coffee and spices to the filter and brew as usual.
• Serve with a little sweetener and some milk.

SPICED HOLIDAY COFFEE

Steps:

• Place coffee, cinnamon and cloves in filter in brew basket of coffee maker. Place marmalade in empty pot of coffee maker.
• Add water to coffee maker; brew. When brewing is complete, stir until well blended.

SPICED COFFEE

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine coffee, sugar, chocolate syrup and extract. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose spices; tie securely with string. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours., Discard spice bag. If desired, serve coffee with cinnamon sticks.

SPICED CHRISTMAS COFFEE

Steps:

• Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream in a large bowl to soft peaks.
• Add powdered sugar and brandy; beat to peaks.
• Place ground coffee, cardamom, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in coffee filter.
• Using spoon, mix gently.
• Add water to the coffee maker and brew according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Divide coffee among 8 cups.
• Garnish each with a dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately.

STARBUCK'S SPICED HOLIDAY COFFEE

Steps:

• Mixt together the coffee and cinnamon sticks.
• Using the cinnamon-coffee and water, brew coffee by your customary brewing method.
• Add cardamom and honey to the brewed coffee, and stir until honey is dissolved.
• Pour about 2/3 cup of hot coffee into each coffee cup or mug.
• Stir in half-n-half or milk, as desired. Serve hot.

HOLIDAY SPICE FLAT WHITE

Steps:

• Pull two shots of espresso. If possible, make them short ristretto shots for the best flavor. You can also brew ½ cup of strong coffee instead.
• Make the spice mix. Add the sugar and spices to a small bowl. Zest a tangerine (using a zester, grater, or knife) into the bowl, making sure to avoid the white layer under the orange rind. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
• Steam your milk. Use the steam wand on your espresso machine or a standalone milk steamer to produce delicate microfoam and warm milk.
• Pour the espresso into your coffee mug. Add the sugar and spice mix (holding back a small spoonful) and stir well.
• Add the steamed milk on top, spooning on a layer of microfoam at the end. Sprinkle with the rest of your spice mix and enjoy!

COPYCAT HOLIDAY SPICE FLAT WHITE

Steps:

• Prepare a tangerine sugar: Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of finely grated tangerine zest.
• Mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of the tangerine sugar (I use 1 1/2 teaspoons) with the cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Place in the bottom of your coffee mug, pull a shot or two of espresso (ristretto espresso if you have the capability) over the spice mixture and swirl a couple of times, steam the milk with a microfoam and pour over the espresso without stirring directly in the center.

HOLIDAY SPICED COFFEE

Steps:

• Add the ground coffee and pumpkin pie spice to the coffee filter of a drip coffee maker. Add 6 cups of water to the machine. Add the strips of orange zest to the empty carafe.
• Brew according to the manufacturer's instructions. The orange zest should stay in the carafe as the cups are filled.