A cup of aromatic coffee at any time of the day can add energy, invigorate and improve your mood. It is customary to start the day with this drink, and many people add different spices to it to diversify the process. This could be vanilla, cardamom, honey, ginger, or other aromatic additives. Cinnamon has such properties that its combination with coffee will not only give you a pleasant aftertaste and divine aroma, but will also have a beneficial effect on the body. The French also share this opinion; they consider Turkish coffee with cinnamon to be the favorite drink of true gourmets. In addition, this spice has an antibacterial effect and improves the functioning of the digestive system.
How does coffee with cinnamon affect your health?
The drink has more pros than cons. It is only harmful to drink this coffee too often, just as regular coffee is addictive. Doctors recommend drinking up to half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day. Excess spice can cause headaches, deterioration of liver function and exhaustion of the body.
Coffee with cinnamon is a good antioxidant. When combined with spices, the effect is enhanced. Thus, cinnamon contains polyphenols - useful components for the gastrointestinal tract, brain and cardiovascular system.
The drink tones and invigorates, helps improve performance. Cinnamon helps the brain process information faster and complete difficult tasks. It quickly transports glucose, which is beneficial for mental abilities.
Positively affects the immune system. A good remedy for destroying harmful bacteria. Cinnamon protects the body from the entry and spread of viruses.
Cinnamon coffee also helps soothe pain from inflammation and cope with emotional disorders.
Vanilla and mint in recipes - how to combine with coffee beans
You can brew coffee with cinnamon in a Turk with the addition of natural vanilla. Together with cinnamon, it is cut into small particles, grinding simultaneously with coffee beans. Cream or milk is added to the finished drink.
Mint would be appropriate in combination with coffee to obtain a healing, immunity-boosting drink in the autumn-winter period. Both dried and fresh mint, which is added to the Turk along with spices, are suitable.
When choosing among recipes, you need to remember how much cinnamon to add to coffee in order for the effect to be extremely positive.
Is it worth drinking to lose weight?
Studies have shown that cinnamon has a positive effect on your figure. Many overweight people have lost weight after drinking cinnamon coffee for several months.
Delayed gastric emptying due to cinnamon can be well received by the body. Keeping you full for a long time can reduce your calorie intake.
Intestinal bacteria affect body composition. The antibacterial and antifungal properties of cinnamon affect the microbial populations in the intestines, preventing pests from having a detrimental effect.
When a lot of sugar enters the blood, the body converts it into fat and adds it to existing deposits. Cinnamon is a metabolism booster, so most of the sugar is converted into glucose rather than fat.
In addition, cinnamon helps to take many useful components from food that usually pass by the body. It improves digestion and reduces the constant desire to snack. The drink is low in calories and can be consumed even while following a strict diet.
A little about cinnamon
There is no clear answer to the question of when and how cinnamon coffee appeared. The Arabs were the first to add spices to the invigorating drink. This happened many centuries ago, but to this day this culinary miracle, fragrant with life, haunts humanity. Almost every housewife can find cinnamon. Most often, on the kitchen shelf there is a jar of fragrant brown powder; a little less often you can see sticks, which are dried and rolled cinnamon tree bark. Cinnamon is used to make sweet pastries, desserts, some drinks, and in some cases even for soups, meat and fish, and sauces .
In ancient times, cinnamon was worth its weight in gold.
Not everyone knows that, in addition to cooking, cinnamon is also used in medicine, cosmetology and perfumery.
The healing properties of cinnamon were known many centuries ago. This plant was mentioned in the ancient Indian treatise on longevity and health “Ayurveda” and in the Old Testament, as well as in the 17th century Russian medical book “Cool Vertograd”.
Moderate consumption of this spice has a beneficial effect on the body, strengthens the immune system, improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, acts as an excellent antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent, promotes concentration and helps fight depression.
The daily dose of cinnamon for an adult should be no more than 1/2 teaspoon. Large amounts of the spice can cause severe headaches, loss of energy, depression, and in some cases even liver problems.
Ways to add cinnamon to coffee
There are no special standards. Add whole sticks, pieces, or ground. Some coffee lovers put cinnamon in the coffee pot when preparing it, others sprinkle cinnamon on the espresso from the coffee machine. Sometimes the drink itself is stirred with a whole stick. The main thing is to like the taste; the method of preparation does not matter.
There are two types of cinnamon:
- Ceylon. Made from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree. It is light brown and thin. You won't find it in regular stores.
- Cassia. Our familiar cinnamon comes from China. The color is nice brown. This is what we sell in powder form. Cassia is more aromatic, which is what is often meant in recipes.
The amount to put depends on the type used. You can use a whole cinnamon stick when cooking, in this case you won’t be able to overdo it. The stick can also be placed in a ready-made latte or cappuccino, as well as in a cup of cold coffee.
It is also difficult to put a lot in the form of pieces. It is recommended to use from 2 to 4. You can put one large one.
Cinnamon powder should be used in a proportion of ¼ teaspoon per 100 ml of drink. Even smaller than a regular cup, on the tip of a knife.
You need to start with the bare minimum and add until you get the desired taste. Don't be afraid to experiment.
Recipes
Basic recipe
As you understand, the simplest one. To prepare you will need:
- Ground coffee - level teaspoon ;
- Water – 0.2 l;
- Cinnamon stick, or powder on the tip of a knife;
- Sugar - as much as you want.
First, place the grain powder, sugar and spice into the Turk. Turn the heat to moderate and warm up slightly. Now it's water's turn. Pour it in and wait for it to boil. Afterwards, pour part of the drink into a cup, and bring the rest to a boil again. Pour the drink into the cup again. Ready!
There is a second option. We wait for the foam to appear, remove the Turk and put it back on. We repeat this three times .
With cinnamon and milk
Milk and cinnamon are a good combination for treating a cold, and coffee will add tone. For preparation you need:
- Freshly ground grains - a teaspoon;
- Milk – 150 ml;
- Water – 125 ml;
- Cinnamon stick;
- Sugar.
Cinnamon is poured all over the milk. Bring to a boil and wait another minute 2.
We put the powder in a Turk, fill it with water and wait until the foam rises. We remove and repeat the operation a couple more times. Mix milk with cinnamon and espresso. Add sugar. You can garnish the drink with another cinnamon stick.
Cinnamon and citrus
This is a very unusual version of the drink with an unusual taste, but it is also worth trying. So, for preparation you need:
- The actual ground grains – a teaspoon ;
- Orange and lemon zest - half a teaspoon each ;
- Cinnamon - a third of a teaspoon;
- Nutmeg – a small pinch;
- Water – 0.2 l;
- Sugar.
Place all ingredients (except sugar) in a copper pot. Warm it up slightly and add water. After bringing to a boil, wait another five . All that remains is to strain and add sugar.
Instant coffee with cinnamon
It is not always possible to brew a drink from freshly ground grains. But even instant coffee with cinnamon can turn out quite tasty. For preparation you need:
- A couple of teaspoons of instant coffee;
- 150 ml water;
- One pinch of cinnamon;
- Sugar - as much as you want.
Just dissolve the powder in water and add sugar. Sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Coffee "Devil"
Also quite unusual in taste, but interesting. This is double coffee, that is, coffee powder (or beans), brewed with black coffee. For preparation you need:
- Black coffee – 200 ml;
- 3 coffee beans (preferably robusta);
- Rum – 10 ml;
- Cinnamon - a little less than a teaspoon;
- Seed of clove;
- Sugar - teaspoon .
First, we brew the drink itself in a Turk. The method itself is described above. Heat a cup, add three robusta grains, rum, cloves and cinnamon. Pour in freshly brewed coffee, cover and leave for five . By the way, you can brew coffee not only in a Turkish coffee pot, but also in a coffee maker or French press. And yet, the best option is Turk. It was in it that the pirates probably brewed it, from whom we got this recipe.
In the French press
This is a fairly quick option that can be done even when not at work. Therefore, if possible, be sure to get yourself a French press. For preparation you need:
- The drink itself (medium or fine grind);
- Water – 0.2 l.
- Cinnamon;
- Milk (fat content 3,2%).
We boil water in a regular kettle, fill the French press, and cover it with a lid. We wait for the drink to brew. During this time you can boil the milk. First pour the coffee into the cup, then the milk itself. Add cinnamon and sugar. Ready. If you don't like your coffee too hot, you don't need to boil the milk.
You can experiment by frothing the milk in a French press or adding other spices.
Ice coffee
Cinnamon warms, but it is also suitable for cold versions of the drink. This will make it even more scorching. To prepare coffee ice with condensed milk and cinnamon, you need:
- Strong dark roast coffee;
- A dozen ice cubes;
- Condensed milk – 20 g;
- Ground cinnamon;
- Fresh mint.
We brew the drink using a Turkish coffee pot or coffee maker. You need about 200 ml of drink. Fill a cocktail shaker with it (you can just use a thermal cup). Place cinnamon and condensed milk here and shake very well. Add half of all the ice and shake again for another couple of minutes .
Place the remaining ice in the glass and strain the espresso without the ice with which it was shaken.
Coffee with cinnamon and pepper
A quarter of a red pepper needs to be seeded. It's best to use gloves when handling peppers. Next, in a Turk without water, you need to heat 2 teaspoons of coffee, sugar and cinnamon. After this, you can pour water and prepare coffee in the standard way.
After coffee, you need to heat it up again and add a piece of pepper (¼ part). The drink should sit for a few minutes before you can drink it.
Cloves and alcohol - an unusual combination
Making coffee with cinnamon and cloves would be appropriate for friendly meetings. The drink can be brewed in a large saucepan for several people at once. To prepare it you will need coffee, a little coffee liqueur, a pinch of cinnamon, ice and cloves.
The drink is prepared in the usual way by brewing ground coffee beans in a Turk, adding sugar and a little clove to taste. The finished coffee should steep for 30 minutes, which is enough for it to cool completely. Before serving, add a little liqueur, a few ice cubes and a pinch of cinnamon to the drink. This cocktail quenches thirst well, tones up, lifts your spirits and is conducive to friendly communication.
Coffee with ginger and cinnamon
The drink is suitable for people who want to lose weight and who exercise. The drink tastes like a brewed herbal decoction; it is quite spicy, but spicy.
First, by peeling or grating vegetables, extract 0.5 teaspoon of zest. Can be used with lemon or orange. The main thing is not to leave the white peel, it will give bitterness to the drink. 2 teaspoons of coffee, sugar, ginger, cinnamon and zest need to be boiled in a Turk. After pouring into cups, you can add honey to the drink, but you should not do this during preparation.
Honey and cinnamon are the perfect combination
The combination of coffee with honey and cinnamon is a classic. A drink prepared according to this recipe will equally well be included in the diet regardless of the time of year. For one serving, a teaspoon of natural ground grains, a pinch of cinnamon, a teaspoon of honey, milk, cream or ice cream to taste will be enough.
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A tasty, aromatic cocktail is obtained by brewing coffee according to a traditional recipe and adding honey and a scoop of ice cream after cooling to 40 degrees (can be replaced with milk, whipped cream or sour cream with powdered sugar). The fluffy milk foam is crushed with cinnamon and decorated with a natural stick.
In a geyser coffee maker
First you need to pour water into the lower part of the geyser. Natural coffee is mixed with cinnamon and poured into the filter. The contents should not be compacted under any circumstances. You need to carefully wipe off the remaining coffee from the rim and screw the top part.
You don’t have to close the lid, but monitor the cooking. There are coffee makers with a whistle, and some without. In the second case, the geyser is removed from the heat when the water completely passes through the filter and begins to hiss. Already in the cup, you can add fresh lemon to the drink.
With vanilla
Coffee with vanilla will give you a positive mood for the coming day. You will need:
- Natural coffee beans
- Vanilla pod
- cinnamon stick
- Cane sugar
Cut vanilla and cinnamon into pieces. For cinnamon, use kitchen scissors. Grind the beans in a coffee grinder.
Good to know! All varieties are produced from two types of trees - Arabica and Robusta. Arabica has a more delicate and mild taste, while Robusta has more caffeine and can stock up on energy for the whole day.
Pour the prepared dry mixture into a coffee maker or coffee machine and prepare the drink. Pour into cups.
The benefits and harmful properties of the drink
Cinnamon is the bark of cinnamon trees that grow in the tropics of Ceylon. Specially trained people manually roll the bark into tubes, leaving the raw material to dry in direct sunlight. In stores, the aromatic bark is sold mainly in powder form, but the tubes are considered more useful.
The spice is indispensable for those losing weight: its consumption orally accelerates the process of burning fat cells and reduces blood glucose levels.
Coffee with cinnamon helps speed up metabolic processes; the benefits and harms of the drink are determined by the substances it contains.
Beneficial features:
- normalizes the digestion process;
- improves brain activity;
- has a tonic and warming effect;
- satisfies hunger, reduces appetite;
- improves mood.
Cinnamon contains coumarin, a natural compound that can cause intoxication if consumed in large quantities. For this reason, pregnant women should not overuse cinnamon.
Other contraindications:
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
- renal dysfunction;
- glaucoma;
- predisposition to bleeding;
- insomnia.
There is another type of spice - cassia from China (Chinese cinnamon). You can recognize it by its pungency and sweetish, spicy, slightly astringent taste.
Benefits of Chinese cinnamon:
- increasing immunity;
- reduction of inflammatory processes;
- antimicrobial effect.
The coumarin content in cinnamon from Ceylon is several times less than in cassia, so it is better to give preference to the Ceylon spice.
The spice enriches the drink with beneficial substances, making it sweeter and more aromatic.
Why add cinnamon to coffee?
Cinnamon gives the drink a spicy aroma, and it is also used instead of sugar: 1 tsp. ground spice or a whole stick of it reduces bitterness.
5 reasons to add spice to coffee:
- It contains a large amount of antioxidants (1 tsp of spice replaces 150 g of blueberries).
- Caffeine in combination with cinnamon stimulates motor and visual reactions, improves cognitive functions, and increases concentration.
- The spice has an analgesic effect: it reduces pain in the throat during a cold and alleviates the symptoms of ARVI.
- Cinnamon has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, as it helps reduce the amount of fatty triglycerides that cause artery blockage by 30%.
- The spice helps reduce hunger and also regulates insulin levels in the blood.
Coffee with cinnamon is rich in vitamins and minerals - 1 tbsp. l. contains 4 g of fiber and useful substances:
- 68% of the daily dose of manganese;
- 4% of the daily dose of iron.
