Coffee with vanilla - name, benefits and harms, recipes

Vanilla is one of the most popular spices used as an additive to coffee drinks. It goes well with the taste of a black pure drink, and simply perfectly complements coffee-milk and coffee-chocolate. We'll tell you in more detail how to make coffee with vanilla, what its benefits are (and there are some, and they are considerable), and in general, what are the secrets and features of using this spice.

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.

Features of the drink

The aroma of vanilla is fully revealed when hot, which is why the seasoning is so often used in baking. The drinks are brought to a boil so that the valuable grains release as much flavor as possible.

The concentrated aroma of black pods easily overwhelms the coffee bouquet, so fragrant spice and its substitutes are added in very small quantities.

Natural spice has a powerful effect on the human body, especially on the nervous system, thanks to the rare essential oils included in its composition. The sweet smell improves mood, calms, lowers blood pressure, and normalizes sleep. The effect of caffeine is partially neutralized by vanilla, so a drink with its addition does not have a pronounced tonic effect. The spice is considered a powerful aphrodisiac.

What kind of vanilla is used for coffee?

The answer is basically any one you have or can buy:

Pods;
Powder;
Vanillin;
Vanilla sugar;
Syrup;
Essence.

In pods - the most expensive, because it is collected by hand, it is very valuable, and it is not so easy to find in stores, except at specialized points of sale of spices, in luxury stores, and, of course, via the Internet.
The powder is also completely natural, but it contains lower quality, small, sometimes broken pods. Vanillin, in fact, is a substance that is contained in the pods, but in stores you will only find a completely synthetic product that has a strong smell and taste, so it is often mixed with sugar, and practically not put in its pure form (although, in general, it can , but it's better to mix). If you just want to try it, buy vanilla sugar - it's very inexpensive, but it will give a unique aroma and flavor to your drink.

Ginger tea

Recipe and photo: Christian restaurant

Ingredients:

200 g orange 60 g lime 80 ml ginger juice (made from medium-sized ginger root) 400 ml boiling water 100 ml honey mint sprig

How to make ginger tea:

Mash the orange and lime, add honey and ginger juice, pour boiling water and stir well. Add mint and let steep for 5-7 minutes.

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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.

But that is not all

The traditional recipe for making coffee with vanilla is simple, but there are at least a dozen different variations that involve the use of additional ingredients such as syrup, chocolate and even ice cream.

If you want to surprise your guests and treat yourself to something unusual, you can use a coffee ice cream recipe. To prepare such a dessert, which can hardly be called a drink, you will need:

freshly brewed and cooled black coffee. Ideally, this is regular espresso without additives;
vanilla ice cream;
syrup.

Ice cream and espresso must be thoroughly whipped in a blender until foam appears on a homogeneous mass. The mixture is poured into cups, syrup is added and served. This treat should be eaten immediately after serving so that it does not lose its freshness and coolness.

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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.

Preparing the flavor mixture

When the desired result is achieved, I mix anise seeds with almond and vanilla extracts in a bowl. I stir.

The problem is mixing the liquid slurry into the coffee powder. That's why I add flavorings in very small quantities.

I turn on the coffee grinder so that the pulp mixes with the powder and becomes dry. I do this until I have used all the flavoring.

Then I carefully pour the resulting mixture into an airtight container, thoroughly cleaning the coffee grinder with a silicone brush.

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Coffee with vanilla in a coffee machine

Coffee machines and coffee makers are, of course, very different:

With a drip coffee maker, it's best to place the spices in a jug and let them pour over the hot drink. Let it brew a little.
In a capsule - you won’t add spice to the capsule in any way, so either put it in a cup, or buy special capsules with a ready-made coffee-vanilla taste, most manufacturers have them - Nescafe Dolce Gusto, Tassimo, Paulig, Tchibo, Single Cup and etc.
In a carob - you can put a piece of stick directly into the cone, but the aroma may be rather weak, since the heating and pouring are short-lived, and the smell may remain. Alternatively, it’s better to put it in a cup and let it brew, but the temperature may not be high, so you’ll have to wait.
In a full-fledged coffee machine that grinds beans, you can grind a piece of a stick together with them or separate grains from it (and put the empty stick in a jar of sugar).
In a geyser - either put it along with coffee (but remember the aroma), or, again, in a cup before serving. You can also put it in a water tank, let it boil and brew the drink with aromatic water.

If you overdid it and the drink turned out to be very concentrated, you can add either another portion of coffee or milk. Cream also softens the taste well, removing excess smell and taste.

As you can see, the options for making coffee with vanilla are very different. You can experiment with them, try these and other recipes to find the one that suits you. Discover the amazing subtle and soft taste of this seasoning, which will organically complement your cappuccino or Americano, and do not forget about its benefits for the body.

Turka, or cezve

This is my favorite way. It seems to me that coffee prepared in a traditional Turkish coffee pot on the stove turns out to be the most delicious. This is a special ritual, and if you act step by step, taking into account all the subtleties, the result will exceed expectations. Of particular importance for this method are:

Turk, its shape and material;
degree of grinding of coffee beans;
at what heat and for how long is the drink brewed?

I’m ready to share a simple step-by-step recipe that I use myself.

Step 1. Select and prepare Turka

The material of this vessel can be different - stainless steel, ceramics, clay, copper. The latter is preferable. The copper pot heats up evenly and is insensitive to sudden temperature changes. It can be washed immediately after use.

The inner surface must be coated with food-grade tin or silver. Its safety must be carefully monitored to avoid chips and scratches. Copper, when heated, releases harmful compounds that should not enter the body.

The bottom is preferably wide and thick, and the neck is narrow. The optimal volume is 1-2 cups. Before you start cooking, it is recommended to warm up the turk or cezve so that the aroma and taste of the coffee are revealed more fully.

Step 2. Add coffee and spices

Pour finely ground coffee into the Turk at the rate of 2 tsp. with a slide of 150 ml of water. Often large manufacturers give their own dosage recommendations, which are written on the packaging. If you love spices, now is the time to add them, as well as sugar. Now you need to wait a few minutes for the mixture to warm up and release its aroma.

Since the copper Turk cools down quite quickly, bring it periodically to the fire for a few seconds. Be careful not to let the coffee powder and sugar start to burn. Otherwise, instead of a fragrant drink with a caramel tint, you will end up with a bitter liquid with a burnt sugar taste.

Step 3. Pour water

Professional baristas and experienced amateurs insist that the water must be poured cold. The drink should be warmed up gradually so that the taste and aroma are rich and the beneficial substances are better preserved. To be honest, I don't always do this. If there is not enough time for a “ritual according to the rules,” I fill it with hot water. At this stage, the drink can be stirred only once.

Step 3. Cook

Strictly speaking, you cannot brew coffee. It needs to be heated without boiling. It is no coincidence that Turkish coffee is prepared on hot sand. In this way, the optimal temperature is obtained - the drink does not boil, but manages to achieve the desired consistency and readiness.

In principle, this process can be organized at home. You need to take a large frying pan with high sides, preferably cast iron. Pet stores sell purified fine sand for aquariums - it is perfect for a home “oriental coffee shop”.

Pour it into a frying pan and heat it evenly over low heat. We immerse the Turk in it and smoothly move it in a circular motion, observing the formation of foam. As soon as it begins to rise, we remove the Turk from the sand. Let it settle and warm it up again in the sand.

Repeat the “boiling” cycle three times. Then let the finished drink sit for a couple of minutes. During this time, the coffee grounds will settle to the bottom and the coffee can be poured into cups. If you don't want to wait, just add 2 tsp to the Turk. cold water. The result will be the same - a drink without grounds.

Of course, you don’t always have time to make coffee at home this way. In everyday life we use a regular stove. But the principle is the same - let the foam rise three times over low heat and do not boil.

Step 4. Pour and drink

Some coffee lovers recommend pouring boiling water over their coffee cups before pouring the drink into them. This way it will retain heat longer. Others recommend drinking it with cold water to cleanse your taste buds and enjoy the drink to the fullest. And at the same time, wash off the coffee pigment before it has time to be absorbed into the tooth enamel.

You can add milk to the finished drink to soften the effect of caffeine. Or you can add a slice of lemon to enhance the invigorating effect. Just do not forget about a sense of proportion - no more than 4 cups a day, so as not to harm your health.

Warming tea

Recipe and photo: Tarantino restaurant

Ingredients:

60 g ginger root (or 30 ml ginger juice) 1 slice each lemon and orange 40 ml honey 400 ml boiling water

How to make warming tea:

Cut the ginger into thin slices. Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil in a saucepan. Pour into a kettle. Leave for 2 minutes.

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“Vanilla and coffee” - an amazing combination

The first thing that comes to mind when you see vanilla is the specific aroma that comes from childhood, when my mother sprinkled semolina porridge or baked goods with vanilla powder to give the food a special aroma and taste.
Some people liked the smell and taste, while others still remember it with horror today. But the added spice to coffee behaves completely differently, and not everyone can resist such temptation. Another thing is that many people have tried the drink itself, but only a few know the recipe, and there were even fewer people who wanted to create something similar at home. In fact, making vanilla coffee at home that is not inferior in taste or aroma to the creation of a professional barista is not as difficult as it seems. And you don’t need to look for anything unusual. That is, all the ingredients that are included in the traditional recipe for this delicious treat are always on hand. By the way, do not confuse vanilla, which is a 100% natural product, and vanillin, its synthetic substitute. That is, vanillin added to a cup of espresso does not give the drink the right to be called vanilla. But by mixing vanillin with sugar you can make vanilla sugar, which is widely used in cooking.

Not the Snow Queen of spices

The bright aroma of vanilla - dark brown pods twisted into sticks - cannot be “reproduced” by any synthetic flavorings.

However, lovers of “summer” iced coffee will be somewhat disappointed: the Queen of Spices will allow you to enjoy its aroma only if you warm it up thoroughly.

To prepare coffee with vanilla, it is also recommended to select a separate cezve. The aroma of the spice is so persistent that it literally “eats” into the dishes.

The cost of natural spices is quite considerable (≈ 5000 rubles for a package of 125 g).

If high price is the only barrier to enjoying a drink with vanilla notes, you can flavor the drink using vanilla syrup. Inexpensive vanilla sugar is also great for coffee. By the way, if you have at least one vanilla pod, you can prepare both substitutes yourself - it will last for a long time.

Having familiarized yourself with the little tricks, all that remains is to find out which of the “vanilla” recipes will win your heart.

The cost of natural spices is quite considerable (≈ 5000 rubles for a package of 125 g).

How to make real coffee

To get a truly tasty drink, you must strictly follow the technology of its preparation. The process of preparing it is simple, the main thing is to observe the proportions and sequence of actions. Everyone loves coffee for its unique aroma and taste, which is achieved through the use of only natural ingredients when brewing it.

Truly delicious coffee cannot be made from instant powder and artificial vanillin; it must be freshly ground coffee beans and natural spices. But natural vanilla is an expensive pleasure; in extreme cases, it can be replaced with high-quality vanilla sugar or vanilla syrup.

Taking into account all these small nuances, you will be able to choose and prepare exactly the recipe that will not leave you indifferent.

Brief information about Baileys

Baileys is a cream liqueur made from natural cream and Irish whiskey. The strength of the alcoholic drink is 17%. The drink has been made since 1974 and during this period of time the drink has been able to gather a huge number of fans, especially from the ladies, thanks to its taste characteristics. To obtain a homogeneous mixture and original taste, the creators spent 4 years. Today the plant produces a huge number of varieties of this liqueur. In addition to Baileys Original, the company produces Baileys with coffee, mint, chocolate, caramel, and hazelnut flavors. Approximately 50% of Ireland's milk is spent on making this wonderful drink. It is believed that Baileys is a great mood lifter and helps fight depression and insomnia. Since the composition includes cream, it is contraindicated to abuse it for those who “protect” their figure.

Composition of Baileys Original

In addition to whiskey and cream, the drink contains granulated sugar, cocoa beans, and vanilla. The softness of the taste is due to the fact that the whiskey is produced using the “triple distillation” technology. It should be noted that the composition contains absolutely no artificial preservatives. The taste characteristics of cream are preserved by alcohol. The main feature of Baileys is the harmonious combination of natural ingredients.

Classical

The most common and laconic way to prepare vanilla coffee, which does not require any additional ingredients.

1-2 tsp. freshly ground coffee beans;
200 ml water;
2-3 vanilla beans;
sugar.

Pour crushed coffee beans, spices into the cezve, and add water. Heat over low heat until it boils. You can add sugar if desired. After the grounds settle, pour in portions.

In order to prepare the Cuban version of the invigorating drink, you must first pour boiling water over a vanilla pod and leave it for 10-15 minutes. And then brew coffee using the resulting aromatic water in the usual way.

Classical

The most common and laconic way to prepare vanilla coffee, which does not require any additional ingredients.

1-2 tsp. freshly ground coffee beans;
200 ml water;
2-3 vanilla beans;
sugar.

Pour crushed coffee beans, spices into the cezve, and add water. Heat over low heat until it boils. You can add sugar if desired. After the grounds settle, pour in portions.