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 recipe… then sip, savor, recharge, and repeat! Infusing your coffee with warm and cozy cinnamon is so simple, and will INSTANTLY add that festive flair to your morning java!
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 fabulously flavored java all year long? Same goes for my sip-tacular Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Recipe, cozy Caramel Hot Apple Cider, and super Easy Hot Chocolate Recipe. Cozy drinks like these really should be enjoyed a lot more often!
Besides, once you know how crazy easy it is to infuse your coffee with cinnamon, you’ll be wanting this dreamy spiced drink on repeat!
Of course you can always enjoy this Christmas coffee recipe as is. OR… you can give it an upgrade by adding a lovely splash of Homemade Vanilla Creamer or Homemade Coffee Syrup to amp up the flavors.
Want to level it up even more? Just add some fabulous foamed milk!
Trust me, once you know how to make cinnamon coffee the EASY way, you’ll be wondering why you waited so long to try it!
Here’s why I LOVE adding cinnamon to my morning cup of Joe…
1. It’s SO much cheaper than buying cinnamon flavored coffee.
2. The 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 coffee grounds, so you can get your Christmas coffee brewing…
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to brew up one of the BEST Christmas coffee drinks ever…
- Ground Coffee – Use your favorite blend.
- Ground Cinnamon – I recommend using a higher quality cinnamon to achieve the best flavored cinnamon coffee.
- Water – Purified water makes the BEST coffee!
You’ll also need a coffee maker and filter, OR Keurig and reusable K-cup to brew up this easy recipe for Christmas coffee.
How to Make Cinnamon Coffee
Want to know the easiest way to infuse your java with cozy spice?
By simply mixing cinnamon in coffee grounds before you brew to create your own frugal Christmas coffee mix.
Seriously… that’s as easy as it gets!
Even better, I’ll provide you with the perfect ratio of cinnamon to coffee grounds in the spiced coffee recipe card below. Both for traditional brewed coffee and for Keurig cinnamon coffee.
Then you can enjoy it as fresh brewed hot coffee, or transfer it to the fridge to chill and enjoy later as iced cinnamon coffee.
Simple, and SO delicious!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Variations
Playing around with your favorite Coffee Drink Recipes is so much fun.
So be sure to also try these delicious spiced coffee recipe variations…
Seasoned Coffee Variation – Swap your Cinnamon for Pumpkin Spice to make my cozy holiday Pumpkin Spice Coffee.
Iced Cinnamon Coffee – Simply brew this Christmas coffee recipe per the instructions below. Then allow the coffee to chill in the pot, before pouring into mason jars with lids to store in the fridge. Once fully chilled, enjoy it over ice.
You can even make some cinnamon iced coffee cubes to keep your coffee strong while it melts! Just reference my How To Make Cold Brew Coffee recipe for the easy tips on how to make iced coffee cubes.
Trust me, enjoying some of your favorite Christmas Recipes chilled… adds a whole new delicious dimension to your most loved holiday flavors.
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this delicious cinnamon coffee recipe…
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
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Ground Coffee, (16 tbsp or eight 2 tablespoon coffee scoops)
- 1 teaspoon Ground 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 to brew up some k cup cinnamon coffee. Yum!
Notes
- Iced Cinnamon Coffee – Simply brew this cinnamon coffee recipe per the instructions below. Then allow the coffee to chill in the pot, before pouring into mason jars with lids to store in the fridge. Once fully chilled, enjoy it over ice.
- Pumpkin Coffee – Swap your Cinnamon for Pumpkin Spice to make my cozy holiday Pumpkin Spice Coffee.
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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! 😉