Spiced Gingerbread Brew
Warm up your chilly mornings with this delightful Spiced Gingerbread Brew. Infused with aromatic spices and the rich flavor of molasses, this coffee drink is perfect for the holiday season or any time you want a cozy beverage. Made easily in a French Press, this recipe features organic coffee beans complimented by a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger, creating an irresistible combination. Top it off with creamy frothed milk for an indulgent treat that delights the senses in every sip.
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Coarse ground coffee beans
3 (tablespoons)
Ground cinnamon
1 (teaspoon)
Ground nutmeg
0.25 (teaspoon)
Ground allspice
0.125 (teaspoon)
Ground ginger
0.5 (teaspoon)
Molasses
1 (tablespoon)
Boiling water
enough to fill the press
Hot milk
to taste
Instructions
1
In a 12 oz French Press, combine the coarse ground coffee, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and molasses.
2
Carefully pour boiling water over the ingredients, filling the press. Stir the mixture with a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon to ensure the spices and molasses are well combined.
3
Cover the French Press with the lid and let the coffee brew for 4 minutes for optimal flavor extraction.
4
Press the plunger slowly and pour the freshly brewed coffee into a large cup.
5
In the meantime, heat the milk in the microwave until hot, then use a glass milk-frother to froth it lightly.
6
Strain the frothed milk into the coffee, and leave some foam on top for that perfect finishing touch.
7
Enjoy your beautifully crafted Spiced Gingerbread Brew!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spiced Gingerbread Brew?
It is a warm, cozy coffee beverage made with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger, enriched with molasses.
What equipment do I need for this recipe?
You will need a 12 oz French Press, a stirrer like a chopstick, a microwave to heat milk, and a milk frother.
What type of coffee grind is best?
Coarse ground coffee beans are recommended for use in the French Press.
How much coffee should I use?
The recipe calls for 3 tablespoons of coarse ground coffee beans.
What spices are included in the gingerbread flavor?
The spice blend consists of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ground ginger.
How much molasses is added?
One tablespoon of molasses is used to provide a rich, sweet flavor.
How long does the coffee need to brew?
The coffee should brew for 4 minutes for optimal flavor extraction.
How much cinnamon is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How much ground ginger is required?
You should use 0.5 teaspoon of ground ginger.
What is the amount of nutmeg needed?
The recipe requires 0.25 teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
How much allspice should I add?
Add 0.125 teaspoon of ground allspice to the mixture.
Should I stir the ingredients in the French Press?
Yes, stir the mixture with a chopstick or wooden spoon handle to ensure spices and molasses are well combined.
How do I prepare the milk?
Heat the milk in the microwave until hot, then use a milk frother to froth it lightly.
How do I add the milk to the coffee?
Strain the frothed milk into the brewed coffee, leaving some foam on top.
Is this recipe suitable for the holidays?
Yes, it is specifically described as perfect for the holiday season or any chilly morning.
Can I use a different type of stirrer?
The recipe suggests a chopstick or the handle of a wooden spoon.
Should the water be boiling?
Yes, carefully pour boiling water over the ingredients in the French Press.
How much milk should I use?
Milk can be added to taste.
What kind of milk frother is mentioned?
The instructions suggest using a glass milk-frother.
Do I press the plunger immediately?
No, wait 4 minutes before pressing the plunger slowly.
What is the flavor profile of this drink?
It features a rich molasses flavor with warm, aromatic gingerbread spices.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it is designed to be made easily in a single French Press.
How much water do I need?
Use enough boiling water to fill your 12 oz French Press.
Can I use organic coffee?
Yes, the description highlights the use of organic coffee beans.
Should the milk be frothed heavily?
The instructions suggest frothing the milk lightly.
What is the finishing touch for the drink?
The finishing touch is leaving some foam from the frothed milk on top.
Is the molasses added before or after brewing?
Molasses is added to the French Press with the coffee and spices before the water is poured.
What size French Press is used?
A 12 oz French Press is specified for this recipe.
Can I serve this in a regular mug?
Yes, pour the brewed coffee into a large cup before adding milk.
What makes this brew 'spiced'?
The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger gives it its spiced character.