Early mornings aren’t for everyone and for some, the key to getting going is by indulging in a hot cup of coffee to help kickstart the day.
The caffeine in coffee can help improve your alertness, mood and cognitive function, and the fact that it tastes good is just an added bonus. The drink can be enjoyed in many different ways, including as a latte, cappuccino, espresso, with milk and sugar, or just as a straight black coffee without any additions. But if you don’t have a fancy coffee machine at home to make delicious cappuccinos and the like, there is an easy way to spice up your standard coffee with one added ingredient.
Adding a dash of cinnamon to coffee helps to enhance the flavour, adding a depth and warmth that helps to balance out coffee’s natural bitterness.
Cinnamon is sweet, woody and subtly spicy, so it compliments the bitter flavour of coffee well and allows you to add a natural sweetness to your drink without the need for added sugars.
Presto Coffee explains: “For those that like sweet things and adding something extra to make their cup of coffee sweeter, cinnamon is a better alternative for you as it can also be used as sugar for your coffee.
“Cinnamon provides a sweet flavour that will give your mouth the best treat as it has a very good sweet flavour, and at the same time keeping you safe from all the calories and harmful effects that comes along with sugar.
“Another benefit for cinnamon is that it helps the entire body by lowering blood sugar rises after meals, boosting insulin sensitivity, and avoiding and soothing inflammation in tissues and joints.”
Not only does cinnamon bring a delicious sweetness to coffee, it can also help to give you a boost of energy that lasts throughout the day.
The popular spice can help to regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, meaning you’re less likely to experience sugar spikes and crashes and so have more consistent energy as a result.
Blue Coffee Box says: “Adding cinnamon to your morning coffee can give you an extra energy boost when combined with caffeinated coffee.
“Cinnamon does two jobs — keeps blood sugar levels stable and it also stabilises your energy levels, preventing the sugar spike crash that happens too often.”
