A simple cup of coffee is great way to wake up on a crisp fall morning, but just because you want a caffeine fix and a little warmth, doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun with it. Here are some simple recipes for spicing up your morning routine this Fall.
A Cinnamon Stick Will Do the Trick
Don’t want to try anything too drastic? Simply make your coffee as usual and use a cinnamon stick to stir instead of a spoon, or add cinnamon bark to your brewing coffee grounds. You’d be surprised what that little extra zing can do for taste and flavor.
How About a Little Floral?
Coffee lovers are probably already acquainted with Turkish coffee. If you want to do an at-home version, all you need is a little cardamom. It’s got a floral flavor that many coffee addicts swear by. Just add a little crushed cardamom to your cup. If you’re making a larger amount, crush the pods and add them into your coffee grounds to brew.
For Chocolate Lovers
Instead of a typical coffee, why not try a twist on an expensive mocha? Using instant coffee and unsweetened cocoa powder, you can do the same at home. Simply heat a cup of milk on your stove top. Whisk in a little more cocoa than coffee, and add vanilla for sweetness. You’ll never go back to a coffee chain again.
Gingerbread in a Cup
This one involves a little more work, but for the fall-lovers, it’s a must-try. Brew your favorite pot of coffee then stir in a tablespoon of molasses, a teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and a dash each of ground nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Throw in a splash of milk for good measure and you’re good to go!
Stay Minty Fresh
Chocolate and mint is one perfect combination. You can have that in your coffee cup too. Simply brew your cup of coffee then stir in two tablespoons of cocoa mix, two teaspoons of sugar, a half-teaspoon of peppermint extract, and add a little milk. Your coffee is suddenly a sweet treat.
Take the Shortcuts
If you like any of the flavored coffee options, but don’t have time in the morning to do the extra work, you can purchase flavored syrups to do it for you - just like your local coffee shop. Companies like Monin make a huge array of flavors to choose from. Simply add a spoonful to your favorite coffee, and voila!
When it comes to coffee, there are so many flavor combinations to play with and so many different tastes to try. The sky truly is the limit. You’re sure to find your new favorite!
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The combination of coffee and donuts is one of the most classic food pairings in history. But not all coffee and donut matchups are created equal. Check out the list below for some of the yummiest pairings for breakfast on the go.
1. Cronut and Pour-Over
Bring out your inner hipster with two very big food trends: the "cronut," a cross between a croissant and a donut, and pour-over coffee. Cronuts have light, flaky layers like a croissant, but are sugary sweet and are often topped with glaze, frosting, or fruit like a donut. The best coffee to pair with this delicious treat is a single-origin, fair-trade dark roast coffee. It stays true to the hipster vibe, plus the bitterness will cut some of the cronut's sweetness. Just try not to eat your entire cronut before the coffee's done!
2. Apple Fritter and Americano
What better way to feel all-American than with the combination of apples and "American style" espresso? In case you didn't know, the Caffè Americano originated in World War II, when American soldiers in Italy were longing for the drip coffee of home. They added water to espresso and had the next best thing. Add an apple fritter, the coffee house's answer to a slice of good old apple pie, and you have the most American breakfast imaginable.
3. Glazed Donut and Shot of Espresso
Everyone loves a plain glazed donut. The fluffy dough, the sticky sweet outside, the way the glaze melts when the donut is fresh and hot... yum! For a lot of us, though, it can cause a sugar rush. Pair your glazed donut with a shot of hot, bitter espresso; the coffee's bitterness will cut through and meld with the sweetness for a delicious aftertaste.
4. Jelly Donut and Cappuccino
A fluffy, slightly sweet donut deserves to be paired with a fluffy, slightly sweet coffee drink. Both items feel decadent but not to the point where you feel bad about it. Any sugar left on your lips will coat the rim of your coffee cup and add an extra touch of sweetness whenever you take a sip, adding that little something that can be missing from cappuccino. Unlike coffee with cream, a cappuccino's frothy milk won't sit heavy in your stomach and a jelly donut is a little lighter than, say, a Boston Creme. This is the perfect pairing when you want just a little indulgence.
Visit a coffee shop like 11th Street Coffee today with these fresh suggestions in mind. These are just some of the delicious donut and coffee combos. Keep trying different coffees with different pastries until you find your ideal pairing!
