Saturday, December 29, 2012

Jazzing up the Joe


Waking up and drinking a fresh cup of coffee in the morning is such a joy. There is something so sweet and satisfying about drinking coffee in your favorite mug while you are still in your pajamas. Coffee is an important staple in my household. It can brighten my day in an instant - as long as I have my frothed cream and sugar to add to it, and of course, my favorite mug.
I think coffee can stand alone with just a little bit of frothed cream and sugar, but every now and then I get in the mood to spice things up a little bit. When I started thinking about what I could add to my coffee, I realized the possibilities were endless - even though I found myself struggling to to make a decision.

Here are some ideas that I had or read:

adding a dash of vanilla extract to freshly brewed coffee (or another extract such as peppermint)
adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices to coffee grounds pre-brew
a dash of cayenne pepper to coffee grounds pre-brew (interesting?)
adding your favorite flavored syrup
salt
a cinnamon stick
a cardomom pod to freshly brewed coffee
almond or coconut milk instead of regular or frothed cream

Just some ideas to spice up your morning cup of joe!