Teresa's Recipes
Samovar Spiced Coffee
Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of traditional Russian culture with this exquisite Samovar Spiced Coffee. Inspired by the age-old samovar brewing technique, this coffee is an aromatic symphony of spices that dances on your palate and offers a warm, comforting embrace with every sip. It's not just a cup of coffee, but a journey to the heart of Russia's culinary heritage.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons or to taste Sugar
- 4 whole Cloves
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Ground coffee
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 2
- Dish Type: Beverage
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 12g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 8g
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- Bring the spice-infused water to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer. This helps to extract the flavors from the spices, creating a deeply aromatic base for your coffee.
- After simmering the spices for 5 minutes, add the ground coffee to the saucepan. Continue to simmer everything together for another 5 minutes, allowing the coffee to absorb the wonderful spice flavors.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the coffee steep undisturbed for 2 minutes. This brief resting period allows the flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Carefully strain the coffee into your favorite cups or mugs, leaving the spices behind.
- Add sugar to your individual preference, stirring until it is fully dissolved.
- In a separate saucepan or using a microwave, heat the milk until it is hot but not boiling.
- Pour the hot milk into the coffee, stirring gently to mix. Your Samovar Spiced Coffee is now ready to be savored.
- Enjoy this warm, spiced beverage as is, or accompany it with a slice of rich, buttery Russian tea cake for a truly authentic experience.