Table of contents:
- 1. Peanut milk
- 2. Sweetened condensed milk
- 3. Cocoa powder
- 4. Butter
- 5. Ginger
- 6. Orange or lemon
- 7. Cinnamon
- 8. Mint leaves
Are you a black coffee connoisseur but are bored with the same taste of coffee? Or are you not fond of bitter coffee but need caffeine intake to keep your mind fresh? Meanwhile, adding sugar in coffee may not be too effective to lighten the bitter taste. Take it easy, you can, mix your own coffee with natural ingredients in the kitchen. Your black coffee will be more delicious and rich in taste. Check out the eight options below, let's go.
1. Peanut milk
Currently, there are many choices of peanut milk that you can add to your cup of coffee. For example soy milk and almond milk. The taste of peanut milk is more suitable when combined with coffee. This is because peanut milk will not overpower the aroma of coffee as it does cow's milk. In addition, you don't have to worry about calorie levels and saturated fat. Peanut milk contains significantly lower calories and fat than regular cow's milk.
2. Sweetened condensed milk
Coffee with condensed milk is a special drink from Vietnam that you can make yourself at home. If you have sweetened condensed milk in the refrigerator, mix an appropriate amount into your warm coffee. You also don't need to use sugar anymore to mix coffee that feels soft, sweet, and delicious.
3. Cocoa powder
If you don't like black coffee that is bitter or sour, adding ground cocoa (cocoa) to your coffee could be the right solution. Chocolate will make the taste of coffee easier for the tongue to accept, especially for those of you who don't usually drink black coffee. This concoction is also commonly found in cafes or coffee shops with the term mocha coffee.
4. Butter
Mixing coffee with butter? No need to worry! The trend of mixing coffee with butter has recently become more and more because of its distinctive taste. However, go for 100% butter (butter or roomboter) of a cow. Do not use margarine or butter that has been mixed with margarine. Mix one teaspoon of unsalted butter (unsalted butter) into your cup of warm coffee and stir until the butter is melted evenly. The result? Your coffee is softer, less hot or sour.
5. Ginger
This kitchen spice is very versatile. You can mix ginger in various types of drinks, from tea, herbal medicine, to coffee. Grate enough ginger and mix it in your coffee. You can also chop the ginger into small pieces and dip it in coffee for a strong ginger aroma. In addition to making coffee taste sharp, ginger is also good for preventing digestive problems due to caffeine.
6. Orange or lemon
Try adding oranges to your everyday black coffee. You can use mandarin juice, lemon, or lime as a natural coffee flavor enhancer. If you just want the aroma, grate some orange peel and mix it in the coffee. Your coffee will be fresher and sweeter.
7. Cinnamon
Pay attention to the spices in your kitchen. If you have cinnamon, you can mix it in your warm cup of coffee. This spice can help disguise the bitterness of coffee and make it sweeter and more fragrant.
8. Mint leaves
After staying up all night but being chased deadline? A cup of warm coffee with the addition of mint leaves can help you stay fresh and awake while working. You can either dip a few mint leaves directly into the coffee or grind the leaves first before mixing in the black coffee.
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