The Perks for brewing coffee with cinnamon are like combining apple pie and vanilla ice cream... they just go together. There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly brewed coffee with a hint of cinnamon. If you have never tasted the two together, you should add it to your New Year's Resolution for 2010.
Cinnamon boasts some fabulous health properties. Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol. Several studies suggest that cinnamon regulates blood sugar. In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections. And, in a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells. It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood and it has been shown that it provides significant relief for arthritis sufferers. When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative. One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory. Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices. Cinnamon is also a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
So, next time you are brewing up your favorite cup of coffee, consider adding a hint of cinnamon.
I will have to try the two together.
Hi Melinda, funny you should write about this. A month ago one of my clients sent me some Mogo Organic products and one of them was a diet powder that had cinnamon and cocoa taste to it. I put it in my coffee and now I love the bit of cinnamon flavor. It's really a good combo that I haven't tried before. I love good healthy drinks.
Love it....I knew that it had great postive qualities, but this is simply great to hear! I'll re-open my thoughts to having cinnamon in my life again.
I've always loved cinnamon but never thought to add it to coffee, until reading your post. Thanks for the idea!
I've always loved my coffee brewed with cinnamon. I also like to brew it with a pinch of kosher salt which makes it smoother. I think it takes the bitterness of the coffee out. I'm a foo foo coffee drinker so I like the coffee taste as much as I love the smell. Also, try brewing it with nutmeg for a different take.
Mmmm... nutmeg in my coffee. Now that sounds fabulous. Not sure about the salt, but I am game to give it a try :)
Silly question, do you add the cinnamon to your brewed coffee, or do you add it to the ground coffee before you brew? how much do you add to a pot of coffee, Melinda?
We use Mexican Cinnamon here in Albuquerque. Less than a teaspoon right in the filter basket with the grounds perks up the morning coffee nicely.
See, not everything that tastes good is bad for you!
Hey Mary ~ 1 teaspoon is good :)
Rich ~ I have never heard of Mexican cinnamon - but I have heard of mexican coffee :)