Coffee with Spices
Traditional spiced coffee recipes
An Ancient Tradition
Coffee with spices isn't a modern café invention. In many parts of the world, coffee has been combined with spices for centuries.
Classics
Arabian Qahwa
Cardamom is the queen of coffee spices. In the Arab world, it's brewed directly with the coffee - sometimes with saffron and rose water.
Moroccan Spiced Coffee
A blend of cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg, and ginger. Often ground together with the beans.
Mexican Café de Olla
Coffee brewed in a clay pot with piloncillo (raw cane sugar) and cinnamon. Rustic, sweet, and spiced.
DIY Spiced Coffee
- Cinnamon: Add a stick to your coffee
- Cardamom: Crush 1-2 pods and brew along
- Vanilla: Stir vanilla bean into finished coffee
- Chili: A pinch of cayenne for warmth without heat