Exotic Flavored Sugars for Coffee and Tea
Elevate your morning coffee or afternoon tea rituals with these *Exotic Flavored Sugars*, a delightful way to add a gourmet touch to your favorite beverages. Featuring four unique infusions—Vanilla Sugar with real vanilla bean, Citrus Sugar with bright orange zest, fragrant Lavender Sugar with edible lavender buds, and warm Cardamom Sugar with exotic spice—this quick and customizable recipe is a sensory experience. With just 10 minutes of prep, these specialty sugars infuse over time, making them perfect for gifting or indulgent self-care. Sprinkle a teaspoon of your chosen flavor into coffee, tea, or even desserts, and transform everyday moments into something extraordinary. Easy to store and long-lasting, these flavored sugars are your new pantry must-have.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (for each flavor)
- 1 whole Vanilla Bean (for the Vanilla Sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest (for the Citrus Sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Lavender Buds (food-grade, for the Lavender Sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom (for the Cardamom Sugar)
Instructions
1. For Vanilla Sugar, slice the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Mix the seeds and the entire pod with 1 cup of granulated sugar in an airtight container. Store for at least 3 days to allow the flavors to infuse fully.
2. For Citrus Sugar, finely grate 1 tablespoon of orange zest (or lemon zest, if desired) and mix it into 1 cup of sugar. Spread the sugar mixture onto a baking sheet and let it air-dry for a day before storing in an airtight container.
3. For Lavender Sugar, mix 1 teaspoon of food-grade dried lavender buds into 1 cup of granulated sugar. Store in an airtight container and allow the flavors to infuse for at least 3 days.
4. For Cardamom Sugar, combine 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom with 1 cup of granulated sugar and mix thoroughly. This sugar is ready to use immediately but can be stored in an airtight container for long-term use.
5. Label each container with the type of sugar and date of preparation. Flavored sugars can be stored for up to 6 months in a cool, dry place.
6. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of the flavored sugar per cup of coffee or tea, adjusting to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
973 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.0 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 237.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 65 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
