Get ready to enjoy that happy gurgle of morning coffee, but with the added perk of holiday cheer! Simply brew up this easy Cinnamon Coffee… then sip, savor, recharge, and repeat!
Cinnamon Coffee
This cozy homemade cinnamon coffee, also lovingly known as Christmas coffee, is the soul stimulating wake up your morning deserves!
Susan writes: “I’ve been making this for a while now. I call it my Christmas coffee, delicious”
Cinnamon in coffee really is like sipping on Christmas in a cup. So of course it’s always a fun treat around the holidays.
But honestly, why not enjoy this fabulous flavored java all year long?
And once you know how to infuse your coffee with cinnamon, you’ll be wanting this dreamy spiced drink on repeat!
You can enjoy this cinnamon black coffee recipe as is. Or you can add a lovely splash of homemade vanilla creamer, or delicious homemade vanilla syrup to amp up the flavors.
Want to level it up even more? Just add some fabulous foamed milk!
Trust me, when you know how to make cinnamon coffee the EASY way, you’ll be wondering why you waited so long to try it!
Then, enjoy even more sip-happy holiday cheer when you brew up a batch of this fabulous Pumpkin Spice Coffee, too!
Here’s why I LOVE adding cinnamon to my morning cup of Joe…
1. SO much cheaper than buying Cinnamon flavored coffee.
2. Warm, sweet, woody flavor.
3. Oh… and finally, it tastes like Christmas in a cup! YUM!
Give it a try this week, and see what you think!
Now go grab your favorite brand of grounds, so you can get your java brewing…
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Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to brew up this delicious drink…
- Ground Coffee – use your favorite blend
- Ground Cinnamon
- Water – purified water makes the BEST coffee!
And of course you’ll need a coffee maker and filter, or Keurig and reusable K-cup.
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
How to Make Cinnamon Coffee
Want to know the easiest way to infuse your java with cozy spice?
By simply mixing cinnamon in with the grounds before you brew to create a spiced grounds mixture.
Seriously… that’s as easy as it gets!
Then you can enjoy it as fresh brewed hot cinnamon coffee (or Keurig cinnamon coffee), or transfer it to the fridge to chill and enjoy later as iced cinnamon coffee.
Enjoy black as is, or top it off with some Homemade Coffee Creamer and you’re done!
Simple, and SO delicious!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Variations
Want to change things up a bit? Go for it!
Here are some tasty coffee variations…
- Iced Cinnamon Coffee
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee – Swap your Cinnamon for Pumpkin Spice!
- Cardamom Coffee – Popular in the Middle East, this is another delicious way to enjoy your coffee! Ruby writes: “Cardamom is also a yummy option. Easy does it.”
Iced Cinnamon Coffee
Would you prefer it iced? Not a problem!
Simple brew per the instructions below, allow to chill in pot, then pour into mason jars with lids to store in the fridge.
Enjoy over ice. You can even make some Cinnamon Iced Coffee Cubes to keep your coffee strong while it melts!
- You can get instructions for iced coffee cubes here in my favorite Cold Brew Recipe.
- Add a splash of DIY Vanilla Coffee Creamer for creamier Iced Cinnamon Coffee!
How Much Cinnamon Do I Put in a Cup of Coffee?
You’ll want to keep in mind that just a little bit goes a long way with flavor.
So you’ll need just 1 teaspoon of cinnamon mixed into 1 cup of ground coffee when making a full pot of this cozy Christmas in a Cup.
Cinnamon in Coffee Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this delicious Christmas Coffee…
Linda writes: “It is so yummy”
Susan writes: “I’ve been making this for a while now. I call it my Christmas coffee, delicious”
Wendy writes: “We put cinnamon in ours.. absolutely delicious! Been doing it and the Pumpkin Spice Coffee for years.”
Rod writes: “I had my doubts but it was delicious! In my drip maker, I mix it with the coffee in the filter…when I use K-cups, I put it in with my creamer and sweetener. I’ve gone to Half and Half…fantastic!”
J writes: “I get whole cinnamon sticks (Ceylon) and grind it up with my coffee beans”
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Cinnamon Coffee
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ground Coffee, (16 tbsp or 8 coffee scoops)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Add Coffee Grounds to the filter of your coffee maker.
- Top Coffee Grounds with Cinnamon, and give it a quick stir.
- Add enough water to coffee maker to brew a 12 cup pot, brew as normal… and ENJOY!
- Or… if you’re using a reusable K-Cup and Keurig, just add your coffee and 1/8 tsp. of Cinnamon to your K-Cup. Yum!
Notes
- Iced Cinnamon Coffee
- Pumpkin Spice Coffee - Swap your Cinnamon for Pumpkin Spice!
- Cardamom Coffee - Popular in the Middle East, this is another delicious way to enjoy your coffee! Ruby writes: "Cardamom is also a yummy option. Easy does it."
- You can get instructions for iced coffee cubes here in my favorite Cold Brew Recipe.
- Add a splash of DIY Vanilla Coffee Creamer for creamier Iced Cinnamon Coffee!
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So have you tried making this Homemade Cinnamon Coffee recipe yet?
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Thank you for sharing your recipe. Glad to check out your website here.
You’re very welcome!
I like to drink a powdered espresso coffee. Will cinnamon still add healthy benefit and how much per cup of coffee can I add?
Thank you!
I think you could definitely try adding cinnamon to that as well! I would experiment with 1/8 tsp – 1/4 tsp and see what your preference is.
Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes and this amazing giveaway. Looking forward to many more fabulous recipes.
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Elizabeth! 😉