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SEVEN THINGS TO PUT IN YOUR COFFEE

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There are many things to put in your coffee for a unique experience. People like to add flavors here and there, to improve taste. But there are simple ingredients that can boost your cup of coffee with nutrition and out-of-this-world taste?

 

 

HERE ARE THE 7 THINGS TO PUT IN YOUR COFFEE BESIDES CREAMER

 

Whenever you wonder what to put in your coffee to make it taste good, these seven ingredients are an awesome addition to savour.

CHOCOLATE

What to add to your coffee that blends perfectly? Chocolate! A slab of melted rich dark chocolate will take the taste of your coffee to another level. Chocolate bars in your coffee is also an elevated option. The bar melts and blends with the coffee.

And guess what? Apart from the superb taste, chocolate is found to protect the skin against the sun.

CHOCOLATE

CINNAMON AND NUTMEG

Coffee sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg gives you the smell and taste of sweetness, coupled with health benefits. Cinnamon and nutmeg are attributed to have anti-inflammatory properties. The ancient Asian spices are a prime choice for flavour and taste.

You can also sprinkle them on an instant coffee mix like Nescafé Classic and still have the same effect.

These vibrant tropical ingredients are how to spice up your coffee at home.

CINNAMON AND NUTMEG

ICE CREAM

The Italian coffee dessert known as Affogato is rich, creamy, and sweet. It is a scoop of ice cream in a shot glass with espresso poured over it.

The toothsome taste of your favourite ice cream is also a source of energy. Ice cream is fortified with fats, protein, and carbohydrates which help the body produce energy. And, here’s a fun fact; your body loses more weight and calories when you eat cold things.

So if you are not sure what to put in an iced coffee, this will come to the rescue.

ICE CREAM

LEMON AND LIME

Lemons and limes as an added ingredient to coffee is both refreshing and nutritional (nutritious?). The citrus-flavored coffee result is unique.

Americans claim the history of lemon and lime as an ingredient in coffee is Italian. However, the Italians have no connection with it. The addition is to minimize the bitter taste of poorly roasted espresso.

Lemon or lime is what to add to coffee at home for your distinct coffee - mimosa experience.

LEMON AND LIME

BUTTER

Let’s say you were looking for what to put in your coffee other than creamer but which still gave it a creamy look. The answer? Butter! Butter lowers the risk of lung and prostate cancer. It is also an excellent source of Vitamins A, D, and E. The Calcium in butter can help strengthen your bones.

The taste of butter in coffee is a centuries-old tradition. In the 9th century, Ethiopians mixed their grinded coffee beans with clarified butter called ghee.

Half a teaspoon of butter in your coffee is great for that interesting new visual and sting.

BUTTER

SALT

Hundreds of years ago, Northern Scandinavia had more brackish water than fresh clean water. This water is a salt solution formed by rivers mixing with saltwater. The people brewed their coffee with this brackish water. When clean water became accessible, the people found their coffee to be much bitter.

Today, if you are looking for things to put in your coffee to reduce the bitterness, salt is a top ingredient. Lightly salted coffee is a big minerals boost and a tasty coffee break option. Studies have showed that the sodium ions in salt suppress the bitterness in coffee and enhances its taste. Salt improves organ functions and prevents low blood pressure.

Sprinkle a pinch of salt on your coffee beans or instant mix before brewing for an unfamiliar yet enjoyable taste.

SALT

HONEY

We are now ready to explore the question of; what is the healthiest thing to put in your coffee? Let’s head to Spain! Spanish coffee consists of milk, espresso shots, and honey. The healthy ingredient is an alternative to sugar and sweeteners as it has natural sweetness.

Honey works as a cough suppressant and flu remedy. It improves overall energy and is the healthiest choice for your morning mug of coffee.

A daily cup of coffee helps with energy and increased physical performance. If you were wondering what to add to your coffee, these are seven things to put in your coffee when you want to take your coffee to the next level.

HONEY