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Cinnamon Coffee

Sep 14, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 21 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegetarian
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Winter is all about cinnamon flavours. It's a spice that is so versatile, in sweet and savoury dishes, but we have kept it simple here and stirred some in to a milky latte for a comforting Cinnamon Coffee.

Two glasses of milky coffee topped with whipped cream. Cinnamon sticks lay next to them.
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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Step by Step
  • What Coffee To Use
  • Cinnamon Flavour
  • Make It Festive
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Drink Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • Less than 150 calories per serving
  • Ready in 5 minute
  • Easy to adapt with different flavours
  • Cheaper than your regular takeout coffee

Ingredients and Substitutions

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A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Skimmed milk - We used dairy milk, but this will still work fine with non-dairy milk.
  • Espresso shots - Difficult to make without a coffee machine (see below), but you could use instant coffee if you wanted. This will result in a less intense coffee flavour though.
  • Maple syrup - You could also use honey or your favourite flavoured syrup.
  • Vanilla extract - Adds a lovely richness to the flavour.
  • Ground cinnamon - Other spices you could use are nutmeg and ginger.
  • Cream and cinnamon to serve (optional)

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

Step by Step

A saucepan with milk and cinnamon in it.
  1. Step 1: Put the milk, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon in to a pan and gently heat through. This will take about 3-4 minutes. You can also use the steamed milk setting on your coffee machine.
A saucepan with milk, coffee and cinnamon mixed together in it.
  1. Step 2: Add the espresso to the pan and stir well.
  1. Step 3: Pour into cups/glasses and top with cream and extra cinnamon.

What Coffee To Use

We used two shots of espresso for this cinnamon coffee, but how do you make espresso? You make Espresso coffee by forcing hot water through closely packed, finely-ground coffee grounds. This can be tricky to do at home, but we used our Melitta Caffeo Barista TS Smart machine.

Coffee coming out of a barista machine into a latte glass.

This bean-to-cup machine makes amazing coffee! Let's repeat that - this makes the BEST coffee we've ever tried! The machine is so easy to set up, has an app for ease of use and has a menu of 21 customisable coffee recipes.

The machine is quite large (although only 259mm/10.2 inches wide), and fairly heavy, but once it's in place on your kitchen worktop, you will have access to a plethora of options.

What Makes It So Easy To Use?

The touch sensitive interface is super easy to use. It allows you to select options easily and also to completely customise the amount of coffee or milk that goes into your drink.

A Melitta coffee machine brewing a drink into a glass.

Some (but not all) Of The Features

  • Huge choice of drinks - With 21 fully customisable drinks, there's something for everyone. Whether you want a simple Americano, a milky latte, frothy cappuccino or maybe even a Ristretto or Black-Eye, you'll never get bored!
  • Dual bean hopper - Two bean hoppers mean that different beans (dark or light roast) can be used for different drinks.
  • Ground coffee hopper - Don't have full beans? No problem - just use the supplied spoon to use ground coffee.
  • Automatic milk frother - Most coffee machines struggle with getting a good milk froth. Not the Caffeo Barista TS! Just plug in the tube to the milk container (which can be mounted either side) and let the machine give you the perfect froth on your drink. You can use this to make the hot milk for this drink too, and then just stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon.
  • Make two drinks at once - Making a drink for two? Simply press the X2 button and position two cups under the spout and you can make two drinks at the same time - perfect for at home coffee dates.
  • Totally customisable - While settings can be configured through the machine's menu, you can also use the smartphone app to totally customise your drink recipes. From coffee to milk ratio, coffee flavour and intensity and drink temperature. And up to eight different people can have their own profile with their own drinks.
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Is It Easy To Clean Though?

Absolutely! Not only does it have a smart clean function after each use, but the Caffeo Barista TS lets you know when the milk system needs cleaning, when the coffee system needs cleaning and when the machine needs descaling.

Cleaning is a breeze as the machine takes you through the process step by step with on screen instructions. You will need to buy cleaning solution and descaling tablets fairly regularly though.

Are There Any Cons?

A few - but none that should stop you from considering getting a Caffeo Barista TS.

The drip tray is tricky to clean. It is quite shallow but still holds a lot of liquid, meaning transferring it to a sink to dispose of the liquid can result in spillages. Simply position your machine near to a sink and this will make disposal of liquid easier.

This is not the cheapest bean-to-cup machine, but you do get what you pay for. For those that really appreciate good coffee, this machine is a must as the quality of coffee produced is exceptional. And consider how much all those expensive coffees from your favourite coffee shop will add up to. The Caffeo Barista TS could pay for itself in less than a year. So, it is actually great value.

We did have an issue with our machine having an error message. However, after a couple of minutes on the phone to customer service they arrange collection and delivery of a fixed machine in a couple of days. The customer service is amazing and the staff are very knowledgeable.

Conclusion

Melitta definitely know a thing or two about coffee machines - just head to the Melitta website to see the full range of products that are available.

This is, without doubt, an outstanding machine and probably the best bean-to-cup coffee machine we've come across. It offers unrivalled flexibility, ease of use and a huge menu of coffees. But, most importantly, it delivers exceptional tasting coffee.

Cinnamon Flavour

Our local coffee shop does the BEST cinnamon coffee. I would happily sit there all day drinking cup after cup, but that's really not good for my bank balance of caffeine consumption!

This coffee isn't flavoured with a super sugary cinnamon syrup. Instead, cinnamon is just heated with the milk and adds so much autumn spice. We added a little maple syrup for sweetness, but you can leave it out if you don't like sweet drinks.

A milky coffee in a glass mug with cream and cinnamon on top.

Make It Festive

For those that don't drink alcohol at Christmas and prefer to go down the coffee route, then serve them something a bit special like this coffee with spices. You can add some ginger and nutmeg too and make it really festive.

What makes this a Christmas Coffee? Well, serve it in a seasonal cup and make it that little bit more indulgent with some cream and chocolate shavings. Top with some mistletoe if you want to go all out!

Extra Tips

  • Add some nutmeg and ginger too and make it a real festive Christmas coffee.
  • You can a different milk than what we have used. We have successfully made this with almond, cashew, oat, skimmed and semi-skimmed.
  • If you don't like milky coffee, then you can stir some cinnamon into an Americano for an autumnal coffee.
  • If you don't like sweet coffee, then leave the maple syrup out.
Two glasses of coffee, topped with cream and dusted with cinnamon. A slice of cake is next to them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best milk to use in coffee

When it comes to coffee, I am all about the creamy milky coffees. I know they aren't always the best calorie wise, but it's not like I am drinking 4 a day. Well, not always. We made this with skimmed milk, but we have also used almond/cashew milk, Oatly, and semi-skimmed too.

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If you’ve tried this cinnamon coffee recipe, then let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

Cinnamon Coffee in two lattes in glasses with cinnamon sticks and a slice of cake

Cinnamon Coffee

By: Dannii Martin
Winter is all about cinnamon. It's a spice that is so versatile, but we have kept it simple here with a milky latte for a comforting autumn Cinnamon Coffee.
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Low Fat
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5 from 26 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, British
Prep: 1 minute min
Cook: 4 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 133kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 500 ml (2 cups) Skimmed milk
  • 2 shot Espresso
  • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.75 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • Cream and cinnamon - to serve; optional

Instructions

  • Put 500 ml Skimmed milk, 2 tablespoon Maple syrup, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract and 0.75 teaspoon Ground cinnamon into a pan and gently heat through. This will take about 3-4 minutes. You can also use the steamed milk setting on your coffee machine.
  • Add 2 shot Espresso to the pan and stir well.
  • Pour into cups/glasses and top with Cream and cinnamon (optional).

Recipe Tips

  • Add some nutmeg and ginger too and make it a real festive Christmas coffee.
  • You can a different milk than what we have used. We have successfully made this with almond, cashew, oatly, skimmed and semi-skimmed.
  • If you don't like milky coffee, then you can stir some cinnamon in to an Americano for an autumnal coffee.
  • If you don't like sweet coffee, then leave the maple syrup out.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1glass/cup | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Calcium: 337mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Tara says

    January 04, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    This coffee looks absolutely wonderful! Love the combination of maple and cinnamon. So perfect for this chilly morning.

    Reply
  2. Chris says

    January 02, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    5 stars
    This is just like Christmas in a mug. So comforting on a cold day.

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    December 30, 2020 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! This looks so delicious and tasty! I can't wait to give this a try! My daughter is going to love this drink!

    Reply
  4. Ana says

    December 30, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    What a great recipe! I had to use instant coffee as you suggested since I don't have a machine but was still delicious. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Claudia Lamascolo says

    December 30, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    Oh how festive this drink is and that machine is fabulous wow I need to get online and look for this one its perfect for us in Florida!

    Reply
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