Winter Coffee Spiced with Cinnamon & Star Anise [+Video]
Serving: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 5 cardamom pods a bit crushed
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup powdered white sugar to whip the cream
- 1 cup freshly-ground coffee beans
- ⅓ cup brown sugar optional, you may use your favorite sweetener, or none
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Step 1: Winter Coffee
- In a large saucepan, combine cinnamon sticks, cardamom seeds, star anise and 1 quart water [2 liter]. Simmer over very low heat until the liquid has reduced to half.Strain and discard all the solids, careful not to scald yourself.
Step 2: Whip cream
- In the meantime, whip the heavy cream with the mixer wire attachment at medium-high speed until it forms soft peaks (1 ½ minutes).Add powdered sugar and whisk until it forms firm peaks (2-3 mins).
Step 3: Make coffee
- Add the ground coffee to the bottom of the french press, and add the boiling liquid you just strained.Let it rest for 30 seconds, then press.
Step 4: Serve
- Pour the coffee into tall glasses and add brown sugar to taste. Top with a swirl of cream, and sprinkle with cocoa.Serve right away with a coffee stirrer.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal
