Making vanilla coffee - the best recipes

Cooking features

Natural vanilla is often used in cooking for baking desserts such as pies. But in combination with ground coffee, it maximizes its flavor potential. To brew delicious espresso with the addition of this component, you need to follow the recipe exactly.

It is recommended to follow these simple rules:

1. Vanilla has a rich aroma, so be prepared for the fact that the container you put it in will forever retain a sweetish aroma. Therefore, it is better to highlight a separate Turk.
2. A pleasant aroma is the main advantage of this drink. In order not to spoil the impression of the ceremony, it is not recommended to use a soluble product. Firstly, its smell is not rich enough, and secondly, it is difficult to check its quality.
3. The beans should be ground immediately before making coffee. You should not stock up.
4. Spiced espresso should be drunk hot, as the spice will not reveal its aromatic potential in cold liquid.

There are many recipes for making such a cocktail. Choose the best one for yourself.

What is the name of coffee with vanilla?

The drink does not have a single generally accepted name, since the spice is added to a variety of cocktails, resulting in Vanilla Mocha or Latte, or any other.

• Sometimes it is believed that this is “Raf coffee”, since the recipe often includes vanilla sugar in it, but this is not always the case.
• There is French Vanilla Coffee, which has a French vanilla flavor, but it's common in America.

If you want a drink that definitely contains vanilla, tell the barista about it. It can be added anywhere.

Classic recipe

The traditional recipe involves the use of Turka. Ingredients:

• mineral water;
• vanilla beans;
• granulated sugar (to taste);
• Arabica beans.

To make vanilla espresso, you first need to grind the coffee beans. For this it is recommended to use a special mill. When the raw materials are ready, pour them into the Turk. Also add sugar if you are using it. Fill everything with water.

You need to cook the drink over low heat, otherwise it will have a burnt taste. When the liquid begins to boil, add spiced grains to the container. You should not add them in advance, as in this case the drink will not have a rich sweetish aroma.

As soon as fluffy foam rises to the top of the container, turn off the heat. The cream should settle in less than 1 minute. Then resume simmering. Repeat the action twice.

Sugar is added to coffee to taste. Pour the espresso into thick-walled cups. The drink should be drunk hot.

Vanilla coffee recipes

The simplest recipe is to prepare your favorite espresso or latte as you usually do, and add a little vanilla in the form you have. Try it, and if necessary, add it again, so you will understand how much you need. But there are more interesting recipes that you will surely like.

A scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, milk foam, and other spices that you are used to using for your coffee are always a good addition to drinks.

Coffee with vanilla and milk in Turkish

Basic recipe that can be varied in completely different ways:

• 1.5 teaspoons of coffee;
• 150 ml water;
• About 50 ml of milk;
• Vanilla.

Brew black coffee in a Turkish coffee pot, or prepare it in any other way. Natural spice should be added directly to the Turk or French press, sugar and syrups should be added to the cup. Whip the milk into foam or pour in like this.

Alternatively, you can boil milk with seasoning and let it brew for 15 minutes, and then pour it into coffee.

Cuban coffee with vanilla

Users on the Internet share a recipe according to which they allegedly prepare such a drink in Cuba, but there was no confirmation in the original. However, you can try serving your guests this “Cuban” drink.

• Water;
• Coffee;
• Vanilla.

The peculiarity is that a vanilla pod without grains is boiled in the required volume of water and left for 12-24 hours. And only then coffee is prepared using this water.

If it turns out too concentrated, don’t worry, dilute with water later.

Coffee with vanilla liqueur or syrup

This recipe is suitable for a milkshake, espresso or Americano.

• Coffee serving – 100 ml;
• Vanilla syrup or liqueur - 2 tablespoons.
• Brew Americano or Turkish coffee and add liqueur to it. If it seems too little, you can add more, or if you have a larger portion.
• For those who like something stronger, you can add cognac or other alcoholic liqueur to the same ingredients.

Coffee with vanilla and cinnamon

These spices combine perfectly, not interrupting the flavor and aromatic shades, but complementing them. Therefore, you can prepare this very tasty and interesting drink using two seasonings at once:

• Coffee;
• Cinnamon stick or ground;
• Vanilla stick or powder;
• Milk, sugar, cream - to taste and desire.

A little spice is required - about a centimeter from the sticks. The vanilla is easy to cut, but the cinnamon can be broken or cut off with kitchen scissors. It is advisable to grind the spices in a coffee grinder along with the grains to get the brightest taste and smell. But you can also take ground seasonings, and even vanilla sugar. Mix everything and brew a drink. Add milk or cream if you like with it.

Vanilla iced coffee

There are two cooking options here:

• Brew the coffee the way you like it, pour it into a glass with ice and add a couple of servings of syrup. Almost all brands have this, you can buy it in hypermarkets and coffee shops.
• Prepare “vanilla water” by steeping the stick in boiling water, and then use it to prepare espresso, which you will pour over ice. But in this case, the water should be very aromatic.

Coffee shops usually use syrups. Only some contain seasoning with sticks, but this is such a rarity that you can’t count on it.

With vanilla sugar

This coffee is significantly inferior in aroma and taste characteristics to the traditional spicy drink. But it is not always possible to purchase fresh vanilla pods.

Components:

• ground arabica.
• mineral water;
• sugar (optional);
• vanilla sugar.

Mix dry ingredients. Fill them with water and send them to the fire. This espresso needs to be brewed in a Turkish coffee pot or cezve.

It is not recommended to add vanilla sugar to coffee after it has cooled, because this way the ingredient will not share its aromatic properties.

In order for it to have a bright spicy aftertaste, the process of raising and lowering the foam must occur at least 3 times. When the foam settles at the final stage, pour the hot drink into cups.

Benefits of drinking coffee with vanilla

Let's look at the benefits of consuming natural vanilla. Synthetic does not have many useful properties, but does not cause harm either.

1. It has a good effect on the skin and body and has a rejuvenating effect. Antioxidants strengthen the body and help fight viruses.
2. Helps avoid and cope with emotional disorders. The aroma relaxes and calms. The effects of aromatherapy do not work for everyone, but it is not difficult to try.
3. Takes care of the cardiovascular system. Good for preventing strokes. And this is a scientific fact. It also normalizes cholesterol levels.
4. Helps with exacerbations of arthritis and gout. Moreover, if you have bone diseases, drinking black coffee is prohibited, but coffee with vanilla has a positive effect.
5. Treats cough and throat diseases. Acts as a bactericidal agent.
6. It has a good effect on the figure. Reduces strong appetite, improves metabolism. Positively affects the entire gastrointestinal tract.

Of course, in coffee with vanilla, not all properties will be fully realized. A positive effect will definitely be achieved. There are no contraindications for coffee with vanilla. It is not recommended for people with allergies or intolerance to a component.

Vanilla Raf coffee

This cocktail is brewed with a creamy base. To prepare it you need:

• vanilla pod;
• Arabica beans;
• mineral water;
• heavy cream;
• sugar to taste.

First you need to prepare the main raw material - Arabica. The grains should be washed under running water, peeled and dried. You will then need to use a mill to turn them into powder.

Combine the mixture with granulated sugar and spices. Fill the Turk with the mixture. Fill with water. Place the container on low heat. Its contents should simmer for several minutes. When a lush “hat” rises to the top, remove the Turk from the stove.

Before straining the finished vanilla Raf coffee, take care of the cream. They need to be heated and beaten. To do this, it is better to use a whisk rather than a blender.

Fill the glass with the drink and then with the milk component. If you wish, you can decorate the composition with nutmeg.

Coffee with vanilla sugar (2 recipes)

Method 1

• 1 tsp. ground coffee beans;
• 5 g vanilla sugar;
• 100 ml water.

How to cook:

1. Pour the ingredients into the cezve and add water.
2. Place over low heat and heat until foam begins to rise. Immediately remove from the stove. Repeat 2-3 times.
3. After waiting for the sediment to settle, carefully pour into a cup. For more flavor, you can briefly dip a cinnamon stick into the liquid.

Method 2

A refreshing, invigorating cocktail, ideal for a hot day.

• 2 tsp. ground coffee beans;
• 2 tsp. vanilla sugar;
• 200 ml water;
• 80-100 ml heavy cream (at least 33%).

How to cook:

1. Brew black coffee, strain. Cool to room temperature, then put in the freezer.
2. Beat cream with vanilla sugar.
3. Pour the chilled coffee into small glasses, filling them about three-quarters full. Gently spoon whipped cream on top.

With cognac and liqueur

Preparing such a cocktail is an excellent solution for a Friday evening that ends the work week. A mixture of cognac and vanilla liqueur will help you relax and improve your mood.

Ingredients:

• ground coffee beans;
• mineral water;
• sugar to taste;
• vanilla liqueur;
• cognac.

First you need to brew classic espresso. To do this, fill the Turk with ground grains, sugar (if you are using it) and water. Stir the mixture so that it does not burn.

Without waiting for the drink to boil, remove it from the stove when bubbles begin to form. Strain the workpiece.

Now we need to move on to other components. Mix vanilla liqueur with cognac. Stir the mixture well until it becomes homogeneous.

Pour espresso into the cup first, and then the second preparation. To prevent the drink from going to your head, drink it after 5-10 minutes. During this time, the alcohol vapor will partially disappear.

With liqueur and cognac

Ingredients:

• 1.5-2 tsp. ground coffee beans (finely ground);
• 200 ml water;
• 20 ml cognac;
• 30 ml vanilla liqueur;
• sugar.

Preparation:

1. Pour coffee powder into a Turk and add cold water. Heat over low heat until boiling, then immediately remove from heat.
2. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then strain.
3. Pour in alcoholic drinks and stir.
4. Pour into warmed cups. Serve with sugar.

The amount of alcoholic components can be changed according to your preferences. But it is not recommended to greatly increase the proportions, so as not to upset the balance of tastes.

Another well-known drink with alcohol, Irish coffee, according to one of the recipes, is also prepared with the addition of vanilla extract.

Cinnamon

Almost all spices go well together. Vanilla coffee brewed with cardamom or cinnamon sticks has an amazing smell and taste.

To make it, you will need the following components:

• ground Arabica;
• cinnamon;
• vanilla;
• mineral water;
• sugar (optional).

Use a Turk to brew traditional espresso. Strain it. Add spices and sugar to the hot drink. Stir well.

To make the aroma of coffee more rich and delicate, it is better to put the spices in the Turk before its contents boil.

Vanilla coffee with cinnamon

Ingredients:

• coffee beans – 30 g
• water – 0.6 l
• vanilla – 1 pod
• cinnamon – 1 stick

Cooking method:

Open the vanilla bean and pour the beans into the coffee grinder. It is important to remember that the smell of vanilla is difficult to destroy, so the coffee grinder will forever be saturated with its aroma. If this is not desirable for you, you should not make coffee using this recipe.

Break the cinnamon stick into pieces and put it there.

Lightly roast the coffee beans and also place them in the coffee grinder.

Grind the coffee, vanilla and cinnamon in a coffee grinder.

Measure two teaspoons, pour into a pot, pour in 0.2 liters of water and bring to a boil over low heat. Pour, strain, into another container.

Brew coffee from the remaining mixture in the same way.

Lightly heat the prepared drink and pour it into cups.

It is advisable to serve coffee with sugar, placing it separately so that everyone can add it to their own taste. A cinnamon stick would be the perfect garnish.

Vanilla coffee is a unique drink that can win the heart of almost everyone. It’s not difficult to prepare, the main thing is to use only natural and high-quality ingredients!

Coffee with vanilla in a capsule coffee machine

Owners of a capsule coffee machine can treat themselves to spicy, invigorating espresso at any time of the day. Vanilla coffee is brewed in this device in just a couple of minutes.

There is nothing complicated in the technology of such preparation. All you need to do is fill the coffee machine with all the ingredients, select the desired mode and wait 2 minutes.

You will need: vanilla bean, water, sugar, ground Arabica. When the coffee is brewed, pour it into a large mug and enjoy the pleasant taste.

Coffee with vanilla: benefits and harms

Here we will talk about a natural product, because the synthesized powders do not contain all those natural oils, trace elements, vitamins and antioxidants that are present in the pods.

• Protects your heart and arteries, reduces the incidence of inflammation, and also reduces cholesterol levels, which is supported by research. If you have problems with the cardiovascular system, the risk of strokes or attacks, you may want to include this spice in your diet (by the way, it makes decaf coffee taste much more pleasant).
• Contains antioxidants that help prolong the youth of the body, skin, and support the immune system, which is especially good during periods of illness (if you can’t give up your cup of coffee).
• Reduces inflammation, including arthritis, gout, as well as inflammatory processes in the liver. In addition, it helps treat coughs, sore throats and throat pain, while relieving pain and exhibiting antibacterial properties.
• Relieves anxiety, and even chronic stress - this is one of the most soothing aromas for the brain, it helps to relax. Of course, not everyone believes in aromatherapy, but trying to add a couple of drops of the extract to your next cup of espresso is not difficult.
• Helps to lose weight by helping to reduce appetite. It also improves healthy digestion and slightly speeds up metabolism. According to research, it can alleviate inflammatory processes in the intestines, and even help cope with nausea, vomiting, and indigestion.

Capsule coffee with vanilla is usually a natural product, although it depends on the brand (and price). But in flavored grains or ground grains there is often artificial vanillin. In general, there is no harm from vanilla, except for individual intolerance or mild allergies.

Instant vanilla coffee

In terms of taste and aroma qualities, this drink is significantly inferior to its “natural” counterpart. But its preparation also has its place, especially if there is no time and desire to prepare the grains.

Components:

• instant coffee;
• mineral water;
• vanilla pod;
• sugar to taste.

Boil water to pour over all ingredients. Stir the mixture well. Leave it for 5-7 minutes. During this time, the spice will reveal its smell and taste, which will give the drink a sweet and delicate note.

Vanilla espresso is a unique drink that has a huge number of fans around the world. It’s easy to prepare, the main thing is to use only high-quality ingredients.