Spiced Up Yuletide Coffee
Warm up your holiday mornings with Spiced Up Yuletide Coffee—a festive twist on your favorite brew that's brimming with cozy seasonal flavors. This aromatic recipe combines rich ground coffee with a medley of winter spices, including cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, infused alongside vibrant orange zest for a citrusy kick. A touch of brown sugar and vanilla extract adds subtle sweetness, while optional frothed milk and whipped cream create a luxurious finish. Perfect for sipping by the fire, this quick and easy recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, turns your everyday coffee into a holiday delight. Ideal for Christmas mornings or entertaining guests, this spiced coffee is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground coffee
- 2 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups milk (optional)
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
In a small pot, combine the water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and orange zest. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and let the spices infuse for 5 minutes.
Stir in the ground coffee and continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to let it boil over.
Remove the pot from the heat and strain the coffee mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or a coffee filter into a heatproof pitcher or large mug.
Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
If using, heat the milk in a small pan or microwave until warm, then froth it using a handheld milk frother or whisk vigorously for a creamy texture.
Pour the spiced coffee into two mugs. Top each with the frothed milk, if desired, and finish with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spiced Up Yuletide Coffee beside a cozy fire or holiday decorations.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% | |
*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.
