Spiced coffee recipes for Christmas

By IANSlifeNew Delhi, Dec 25 (IANSlife) As we wake up for the joyous Christmas Christmas, start your day by indulging in some spiced coffee recipes that have been especially chosen for the holidays by Abdul Sahid Khan, Head Trainer, Lavazza India.

Cocoa and Pepper Spiced latteYour favourite latte with a delicious twist of cocoa and chili pepper and amazingly blended with aromatic espresso makes it one of the most favourite spicy milk coffee to enjoy this winter.

IngredientsSingle shot of Espresso for Moka Pot coffee2 teaspoons sweet cocoa powderPinch of cinnamon powderpinch of cayenne chile pepper150 ml whole milkDirections Freshly brew espresso with dark roast Indian coffee blend or use Mokapot coffee.Add espresso, cocoa and cayenne chile pepper together in a mug and stir to make a paste.Steam and froth milk using a steam wand or electric frother, pour milk into a mug trying and exhibiting your coffee making skills, enjoy!Mexican Black CoffeeThis traditional black coffee is a perfect blend of sweet chocolate, spicy cinnamon and strong coffee with creams to make it more delicious and smooth.Ingredients150 ml strong French Press coffee15 ml dark chocolate saucePinch of cinnamon powderSmall pinch of nutmegWhipped creamStick of cinnamon for garnishDirections Freshly brew coffee using a stronger coffee blend with French press.Pour coffee into your favourite glass mug, Add chocolate sauce and cinnamon powder and mix it well, top with whipped cream and sprinkle nutmeg and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

Winter Ginger FrappeAll-Time favourite frappe with refreshing hazelnut and fresh spices makes its must have winter cold coffee.IngredientsSingle shot of Espresso for Moka Pot coffee2 scoops of vanilla ice cream60 ml milk15 ml hazelnut syrup1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerPinch of cinnamon powder3-4 ice cubesPinch of nutmeg for garnishWhipped cream optionalDirections Freshly brew espresso with dark roast Indian coffee blend or use Mokapot coffee, make it cool.

Add the coffee, milk, vanilla ice cream and hazelnut syrup to a blender and blend until smooth.Add the ginger and cinnamon and blend until a little more until combined, pour into glass .Add whipped cream, grate fresh nutmeg on top.Chai-Coffee MartiniFreshly brewed espresso shaken with warm and fragrant spices to make an aromatic treat served in martini glass.An absolute party drink with traditional Indian chai flavours.

IngredientsDouble shot of Espresso for Moka Pot coffee100 ml fresh cream1 cinnamon stick5-6 black peppercorns5 whole cloves4 cardamom pods,4 whole star anise pods3 small slices of fresh ginger2 teaspoons of sugar5-6 ice cubesDirections In a saucepan take fresh cream, add all the spices and heat it for 5 minutes to infuse all the flavour, cool it down.Freshly brew espresso with dark roast Indian coffee blend or use Moka Pot coffee,In a cocktail shaker take all the ice cubes, add freshly brewed espresso, sugar and the cream and spices mix, shake it well.Pour the mix into martini glass using a strainer, enjoy! Coconut-Cardamom ColdbrewExotic-tasting combination of fruity and smooth Cold Brew topped with Creamy coconut and floral-earthy cardamom make it an all day coffee for winter.Ingredients200 ml Cold Brew60 ml coconut milk2 pods cardamom20 ml vanilla syrupDirections Make Cold Brew using medium roast 100% arabica coffee.In a saucepan take coconut milk, vanilla syrup and crushed cardamom pods, boil it till reduced 20 percent and the flavor of cardamom gets mixed.Make it cool.

In an old fashioned glass pour Cold Brew some ice cubes and top it with coconut milk mix and enjoy.(IANSlife can be contacted at ianslife@ians.in) ianslife/tb #Spiced #coffee #recipes #Christmas #Delhi #Delhi #New Delhi .