Spiced Coffee with Cloves

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of your favorite coffee (brewed)
• 2-3 whole cloves (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves)
• Sweetener of choice (optional)
• Milk or non-dairy milk (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brew Coffee:
   • Brew one cup of your favorite coffee using your preferred method (drip, French press, etc.).
2. Add Cloves:
   • If using whole cloves, add 2-3 whole cloves to your coffee cup.
   • If using ground cloves, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves into the hot coffee.
3. Sweeten and Add Milk (Optional):
   • Add your preferred sweetener to taste (sugar, maple syrup, etc.).
   • Add a splash of milk or non-dairy milk if desired.
4. Mix and Serve:
   • Stir the coffee well to combine all the flavors.
   • Let it sit for a minute or two for the cloves to infuse their flavor.
   • Enjoy your spiced coffee hot!

Tips:

• For a more intense clove flavor, you can simmer the brewed coffee with whole cloves for a few minutes before serving.
• Experiment with other spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for additional flavors.

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This simple addition can give your coffee a warm, aromatic twist without the need to buy specialty spiced coffee blends from the market!