Want to make coffee shop style drinks at home? Try this super easy Spiced Coffee recipe featuring warm spices typically for chai. Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg are brewed along with the ground coffee beans to create a beautiful winter spiced coffee.
Is there spicy coffee that is do-it-yourself?
You might be surprised to learn how simple it is to enjoy spiced coffee drinks that you make at home.
All you have to do is add spices to your ground coffee beans! It is so easy.
HOW TO MAKE CHAI SPICED COFFEE
This particular blend is kind of like an Indian spiced coffee because I’ve used masala chai spices as my inspiration. Masala chai is loosely translated to mixed spice tea so for this recipe, it is mixed spice coffee. 😉
What spices to add to coffee? Here is what you’ll need:
- ground spices – cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom
- ground coffee beans
Simply grind your beans and add in the spices. Pop them all into your filter and get percolating.
It smells beautiful as it brews.
This cinnamon coffee could also be called a Christmas spiced coffee! It is perfect for making the season a little more special by adding the aromatic spices to your morning cuppa joe.
FAQ’S, TIPS, SUBSTITUTIONS
- How can I make coffee taste better without sugar? This method is your answer. Adding spices adds flavour and reduces the need for sugar in your coffee! Keep reading this list for some more flavour variations.
- Can I mix cinnamon with coffee? Yes. But it is hard to just stir into your cup because it clumps and can be difficult to incorporate. By brewing it along with the ground beans you will have smooth cinnamon spiced coffee.
- What do I add to the coffee once it is brewed? If you are looking to cut out dairy and sugar, this recipe tastes great black. But, you can totally add milk, cream, or sweeteners to enhance the coffee how you like it.
- If you wanted to substitute the masala chai spices you could try adding vanilla bean and ground hazelnuts or just use the cinnamon along with a pinch of cayenne for a more southern flair.
- This coffee tastes just as good without the cardamom. It is an expensive spice to buy so don’t feel it is necessary.
MORE HEALTHY HOT DRINKS RECIPES
- Warm Golden Milk Latte
- Warm Maple Vanilla Almond Milk
- Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix – Vegan
- Vanilla Cashew Coffee Creamer
Originally published April 23, 2014. Updated January 28, 2021.
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Want to make coffee shop style drinks at home? Try this super easy Spiced Coffee recipe featuring warm spices typically for chai. Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg are brewed along with the ground coffee beans to create a beautiful winter spiced coffee.
- 1 cup ground coffee
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
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Mix all ingredients together well and place into a coffee filter.
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Add four cups of filtered water and brew as usual.
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Enjoy black or add milk and sugar.
Stephanie-Oh
I have been grinding our own coffee beans for years. A couple years ago I started sprinkling cinnamon prior to brewing. I esp. love Penzeys or The Spice House Vietnamese cinnamon. I love that first cup of coffee in the morning. We limit ourselves to 1 gigantic cup of jo. I look forward to trying your Chai recipe. Sounds wonderful. I’m already looking forward to tomorrow morning!!!
Sharon
Thanks so much Stephanie! I must agree that life is just that much better with a cup of java. 🙂 Thanks for the recommendations on cinnamon. I’ll have to check those brands out. I go through cinnamon like crazy! I hope you have a fabulous morning tomorrow with this Chai blend. 🙂
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods
Oh, this coffee sounds amazing! I love the smell of fresh ground beans. I too have tried many times to stop drinking coffee and have failed. I’m totally addicted to that caffeine. I do try to only have a cup, but lately I find I’m having a second a little later in the morning. It’s such a vicious cycle.
Sharon
I’m glad I’m not alone! 🙂 I guess there are much worse addictions to have, right? Have a great weekend Cindy!
Noma
Tried it and yes! Really good!
Sharon
Hooray! Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
Amanda McCune
How much water are you adding to?
Sharon
I usually make 4-6 cups
MaryEllen Norelli
I inadvertently found your site and immediately signed up. I’ve been limited to one cuppa day and the only way I’ve found success is with a Keurig coffee maker. But I so miss grinding my beans every morning.
Like another of your commenters, I used to add cinnamon on occasion to the ground coffee before brewing. I love the sound of your recipe for Chai Coffee and think when I have my family/friends visit that would be a wonderful change. However, it’s been so many years that I’ve used a coffee maker I was wondering how much water do you use for the one cup of ground coffee? Also, would you recommend any particular brand of coffee bean?
Sharon
Hey Mary Ellen! I’m with you on one cup a day, however the man of the house drinks unlimited amounts. Nice for him. 😉 We usually brew approximately 5 cups of water to about 1/4 cup of ground beans. I like to stick to the organic & fair trade coffees as the coffee bean is a heavily sprayed crop. We like Kicking Horse which is a local Canadian brand. Ethical Bean is another good brand and I know that one is available for a decent price at Costco. I hope that helps! Enjoy the rest of the week and the java. 🙂 Thanks Mary Ellen!