Spiced Winter Coffee
As the days grow colder, there’s nothing quite like enhancing a simple cup of coffee with aromatic winter spices. The irresistible fragrance of cinnamon and nutmeg instantly fills the air, evoking a cosy sense of warmth, comfort and happiness.
Imagine snuggling under your favourite blanket, settling in with a captivating book, and savouring this spiced cup—the perfect autumn or winter treat.:-)
WhatYou’ll Need
· freshly boiled hot water
· good-quality ground coffee (or decaf, if preferred)
· ground cinnamon
· ground nutmeg
· vegan whipped cream (or steamed plant-based milk/vegan cream)
As you prepare your drink, notice how the spices swirl into the rich coffee, their scents blending and rising with the steam. Topping with whipped cream, watch as it gently melts, adding a smooth, creamy finish to each comforting mouthful.
Ideas for Optional Extras
Don’t hesitate to mix and match these ideas or invent your own twists. Try adding:
. dash of cocoa powder on top
· dash of maple syrup for extra sweetness
· handful of chopped nuts for a bit of crunch
· more cinnamon for extra warmth
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Cupboard ingredients
✅ Budget-friendly
✅ Customisable
✅ Easy to make
✅ Delicious
✅ Nutritious
✅ Healthy
✅ Quick
Spiced Winter Coffee
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking time: N/A
Total time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
· 1 heaped tbsp ground coffee (use coffee suitable for brewing, not instant)
· 1 tsp ground cinnamon
· ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Toppings
· Vegan whipped cream (or use regular whipped cream or coconut cream as alternatives)
· Sprinkle of cinnamon or cocoa powder
Method
1. Add the ground coffee, ground cinnamon and nutmeg to a cafetière (French press) and mix together.
2. Boil the kettle and pour hot water into the cafetière. Allow the mixture to stand for a few minutes, stirring halfway through the brewing time, before plunging.
3. Garnish your coffee with a dollop of your preferred whipped cream and a sprinkle of extra cinnamon for decoration.
4. Serve immediately. Sip and enjoy!
Notes
This coffee is best enjoyed fresh.
If you do not have a cafetière (French press), a drip coffee maker or pour-over method can be used instead. Adjust the instructions according to your chosen brewing method.
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Original recipe created and published in 2021, updated in 2025
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