Some coffee lovers may prefer buying their favorite coffee from a nearby café instead of brewing it at home. But what happens on days that you can’t make it to your go-to coffee shop? Or on mornings when the queue is ridiculously long? Not to forget, buying coffee daily may also cost you a lot.
So, if you are someone who regularly starts the day with coffee and don’t want to keep spending your time queuing or going to expensive coffee shops, here are some homemade coffee recipes to try.
Iced Coffee
This is the easiest recipe to try at home. With this recipe, you will get your caffeine fixed in no time. Plus, you will only need a few ingredients to make this drink.
Ingredients
– Half a cup of warm water
– One sachet of instant coffee
– 1 teaspoon of sugar
– 1 cup of ice
– 6 fluid ounces of full cream milk, or any milk
– Chocolate syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Add instant coffee and sugar into the warm water, then stir them until they mix well.
- Pour the coffee into a sealable jar and shake until it turns foamy on top.
- Then, pour the foamy coffee into another cup of ice and add the milk. Adjust the taste according to your own preference.
- Top the drink with chocolate syrup if you want to, or enjoy it as it is.
Spiced Mocha
This easy recipe is very suitable for a morning pick-me-up. Plus, the prepping time will only take about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon of powdered non-dairy creamer
– 1 ½ teaspoon of sugar
– 1 teaspoon of instant coffee
– 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder
– ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger
– ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
– ¼ cup of low-fat milk
– 1 cup of hot water
– Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a cup of hot water, add the instant coffee and sugar, then stir well. Alternatively, if you don’t have hot water, you can put a mug of water into the microwave and heat it for 20-30 seconds.
- Then, stir again with the creamer, cocoa powder, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
- When the ingredients are fully mixed, pour in the milk.
- Garnish the drink with some whipped cream, and you can also sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top of the whipped cream.
- Enjoy the drink!
Cold Brew with Almond Milk
Cold brew coffee is not as simple as plain iced coffee; it’s more than that. Plus, it contains twice as much caffeine compared to regular brewed coffee. Why almond milk, you ask? Almond milk has a natural sweetness that perfectly complements the sweetness and lower acidity of cold brew. Perfect combination!
Ingredients
– 4 cups of room-temperature water
– ½ coarse ground coffee beans
– 2 cups of almond milk
– A cup of ice
Instructions
- Mix the water and ground coffee in a carafe, then stir them.
- Once the coffee is ready, cover the carafe and let it sit for around 12 to 14 hours.
- After the 12 to 14 hours have elapsed, place the carafe in the refrigerator for another 6 hours.
- Then, you can pour the cold brew into a cup of ice and add the almond milk according to your taste.
- Your coffee is ready to be served.
Kahlua Coffee
This tasty coffee-flavored liqueur is suitable at any time of the day, whether for brunch or as a dessert. In addition, you can serve it black or add a hint of cream. Either way, it will still be delicious!
Ingredients
– 1 cup of hot water
– 3 tablespoons of instant coffee
– 2 tablespoons of Kahlua
– ¼ cup of creme de cacao
– ¼ cup of sugar
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 2 tablespoons of grated chocolate
– Whipping cream (optional)
Instructions
- Mix water, coffee, Kahlua, and crème de cacao in a pot. Cover and cook on low heat for about 3 to 4 hours or until heated.
- In a bowl, beat the whipping cream until it thickens. Add sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until soft peaks form.
- Pour the coffee into a cup and let it sit until warm.
- Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate, then it is ready to be served!
Cinnamon and Clove Flavored Coffee
This is a comforting cup of coffee with a wonderful aroma of spices. Moreover, it is also suitable to be served at any time of the day. Who can’t resist a cup of cinnamon and clove coffee?
Ingredients
– 2 cups of water
– 5 teaspoons of coffee granules
– 1/3 cup of hot water
– 5 teaspoons of sugar
– ¼ cup of milk
– 4 whole cloves
– ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder
– Whipped cream, optional
Instructions
- Brew the coffee using a coffee machine. Alternatively, you can also mix the water and coffee in a saucepan and boil over low heat.
- Add the cloves into the cup of milk and let it infuse for a while.
- Fill the mug of coffee with some hot water and sugar, then stir well.
- Take out the clove and froth the milk to make it thicker.
- Once it is thickened, put it on top of the coffee.
- Garnish the drink with cinnamon powder and enjoy the drink.
Ginger Coffee
It may sound strange, but ginger coffee is a comforting hot beverage. It is a mixture of the strong aroma of coffee and a mild fragrance of ginger. Great for chilly weather!
Ingredients
– 1/2 cup of brewed coffee
– 1 small piece of ginger
– 1 ½ tablespoon of ginger syrup
– ¼ cup of steamed milk
– Whipped cream (optional)
– Cinnamon stick (optional)
– Orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Smashed the small piece of ginger.
- Add the smashed ginger, ginger syrup, and brewed coffee to a cup.
- In another cup, froth the milk and pour it into the cup of coffee.
- You can serve it plain or with whipped cream, a cinnamon stick, and orange zest on top.
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Cappuccino Punch
This coffee recipe is especially great during a holiday celebration or simply to be enjoyed on a quiet evening at home.
Ingredients
– ½ cup of sugar
– ¼ cup of instant coffee
– 1 cup of water
– 8 cups of whole milk
– 4 cups of melted vanilla ice cream
– 4 cups of melted chocolate ice cream
– Grated chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, add water, sugar, and coffee. Boil over medium heat until fully dissolved.
- Pour the coffee into a cup, cover, and refrigerate until chilled.
- Before serving, pour the coffee into a punch bowl.
- Add milk, melted vanilla, and chocolate ice cream, then stir well.
- Garnish with grated chocolate, and it’s ready to be served.
