Coffee is a favorite drink of people living all over the world. Most of them can't even imagine the beginning of the day without using it. And not everyone knows that the taste of such a beloved and familiar product for everyone can not only diversify, but also add usefulness to it with the help of various spices.
Spices and coffee
People have been using spices since ancient times. Modern man cannot even imagine the preparation of any dish without the addition of certain seasonings. Aromatic additives are used for soups, pilaf, cereals, jams, baked goods, as well as drinks. One of these beverages is coffee.
The Arabs became the pioneers in this area. It was they who began to add various popular spices to coffee - cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla. Some connoisseurs of the drink drink it with caraway seeds, anise, pepper, dill and even garlic. All these seasonings in one way or another have a beneficial effect on the body, and also slightly mitigate the negative effects of caffeine.
Spices and their benefits
Ginger has a warming effect, stimulates the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract, has a calming effect, helps relieve spasms and pain. You need to add it quite a bit in the form of a piece of fresh root or a pinch of powder.
Cardamom has a cooling effect and a specific flavor. It has a beneficial effect on the functioning of organs such as the spleen and stomach, and also has a calming effect. It must be added in whole boxes, without crushing them.
Clove helps lower blood pressure, has analgesic properties and stimulates blood circulation. It is a natural antiseptic. The aroma of the spice essential oils make the coffee special. You need to add 1 head of cloves per cup.
Nutmeg has tonic, immunomodulatory and stimulating properties. Has a peculiar aroma and burning taste. It is recommended to sprinkle it on top of the foam or added cream.
Cinnamon helps cleanse the blood, has an anti-inflammatory effect on the entire body and increases blood circulation. One whole stick of cinnamon or a pinch of spice powder is added to the coffee.
Pepper is a natural antiseptic, stimulates the stomach, removes toxins, cleanses the body. You need to add 1 or 2 peas to the finished coffee. The drink must be allowed to brew.
Cumin has a beneficial effect on the entire body as a whole and has healing properties for digestive disorders. Add a small pinch of spice to the coffee.
Black pepper will add spice to the drink. It has a warming effect, cleanses the digestive system, improves stomach function, accelerates metabolism and removes toxins from the body. Add 1 or 2 peas to the coffee and let the drink brew a little.
