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Hej Hej,

Recently discovered Espresso Romano and thought it was kind of crazy to add a slice of lemon to ones coffee. Then a colleague said he ads a small spoon of honey in his. So now I've been thinking about trying both of these, but also had me curios as to what else people add to their coffee? Let me know any twisters that you've either heard about or tried.

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[-] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 15 points 8 months ago
[-] Nougat@fedia.io 8 points 8 months ago

Isn't the deal with salt in coffee that a tiny amount per cup (like three grains of table salt) will cut the bitterness of crappy coffee, but that's about it?

[-] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 10 points 8 months ago

From the link:

Salt and Coffee: Not only does salt cut the bitterness of coffee, but it also smooths out the "stale" taste of tank-stored water. I've taken to adding a quarter teaspoon of kosher salt to every 6 tablespoons of grounds. That isn't really enough to taste, but it'll do the trick. And by the way, research has proven that salt is actually better at neutralizing bitterness than sugar.

[-] ccunning@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Salt cancels out bitterness in general. Next time you have grapefruit; try a sprinkle of salt.

It’s magical.

[-] ravheim@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago

I'll add a scoop of coco powder and a dash of cinnamon to my coffee grounds. Gives it a deeper chocolate flavor with a spicy touch. If that's a bit too much, just a dash of either to your coffee cup would do.

[-] CCMan1701A@startrek.website 1 points 8 months ago

I have some of that criobrew I haven't used in a while, let me mix in some with my coffee for fun

[-] rutrum@lm.paradisus.day 1 points 8 months ago

I've never thought of mixing something into the grounds. I've tried adding things like nutmeg/cinnamon into coffee never getting good results (gritty!). I'll have to try this technique.

[-] LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Nice one! Will put on my "to try" list πŸ‘

[-] wyrmroot@programming.dev 10 points 8 months ago

Sometimes I’ll throw a cardamom pod into the cup before making a latte

[-] sqw@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 8 months ago

buddy of mine rinses out his espresso cup dregs with cognac

[-] alcoholicorn@lemmy.ml 2 points 8 months ago

Sometimes I'll add a drop of cognac (Dusse) to a shot of espresso, the smell and flavor is really nice.

[-] DogPeePoo@lemm.ee 9 points 8 months ago

In November/December I add eggnog to my espresso (either steamed or cold) and top it with nutmeg.

I’m going to try the lemon πŸ‹β€” thanks!

[-] Zier@fedia.io 7 points 8 months ago

A 16 oz Dark Roast Drip Coffee, black, and 1-2 shots of Espresso. It's called a Red Eye, or a Shot In The Dark.

[-] eager_eagle@lemmy.world 11 points 8 months ago

yo dawg, I heard you like coffee

[-] Zier@fedia.io 1 points 8 months ago

I do, thanks. [puts coffee cup down and slides forward expecting a refill]

[-] LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

Ah yeah, coffee with coffee, what not to like?!? ;D

[-] rmuk@feddit.uk 3 points 8 months ago

Mmm, a nice cup of cccoooffffffeeeeee.

[-] Vex_Detrause@lemmy.ca 2 points 8 months ago

Isn't that 16oz coffee with 2 shot of coffee?

[-] Zoldyck@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

Eat some raspberries before drinking coffee. It'll change the taste in an interesting way.

[-] LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Good thing raspberries are on sale in my local shop right now 😁

[-] InvisibleShoe@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

I use honey to sweeten my coffee. Sometimes I'll add some Butterscotch Schnapps if its a cold winter.

[-] WhyAUsername_1@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I add either of these two, if I am feeling fancy:

  1. Passion Fruit syrup (10ml or something); or
  2. Guava Juice (1 shot)
[-] LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago
[-] WhyAUsername_1@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

You really should try passion fruit syrup.

When you sip it, you first taste the sourness of passion fruit and then as aftertaste you get the flavour of coffee.

It's really something!

[-] rutrum@lm.paradisus.day 5 points 8 months ago

Not as out of the ordinary: butter. I prefer grass fed cow's butter.

[-] LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Ah yes, it's called Bulletproof, if I'm not mistaken. At least the one I tried making I had to first make the coffee, then quickly put it in a mixer with a dash of butter. Surprisingly nice! πŸ™Œ

[-] rutrum@lm.paradisus.day 1 points 8 months ago

I think Bulletproof coffee goes a step further and adds some kind of oil as well. I've seen it made with coconut oil and butter. I've never blended it either. When I add butter, a lot of it floats on the top, which adds some changing flavors as you drink off the top.

[-] PlasmaDistortion@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago
[-] LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Noted, I will try this version too then!

[-] ObsidianZed@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Isn't this effectively a keto bomb coffee?

[-] Grippler@feddit.dk 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I'll add whiskey, candied sugar and whipped cream to a cup of hot drip coffee. Sugar and whipped cream can be skipped.

Or vodka and kahlua in a double espresso.

[-] CodingCarpenter@lemm.ee 2 points 8 months ago
[-] theedqueen@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Maybe like rock candy?

[-] Grippler@feddit.dk 0 points 8 months ago

Google could have answered that...but here:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candi_sugar

[-] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 4 points 8 months ago

I heard some part of Northern Italy they add red wine to their coffee.

[-] saywhatisabigw@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Sounds like 4LOCO

[-] LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Woah what, now that's interesting!

[-] Bilbo_Haggins@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

Maple syrup 🍁 started one day when we ran out of simple syrup and never went back.

[-] LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Ohh I actually have some of that I could totally try, even sounds good too! Although, sadly, it's not actual good authentic Canadian maple syrup :{

[-] distantsounds@lemmy.world 3 points 8 months ago

A splash of fernet

[-] neptune@dmv.social 3 points 8 months ago

Honey is definitely my favorite addition to hot, black coffee. A shake of cinnamon or nutmeg is also very good.

Taking inspiration from cocktails? An Expressed orange peel in your coffee will blow your mind. Chocolate, walnut, orange, or some other compatible cocktail bitters will also amp up some coffee.

[-] LunchEnjoyer@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Very interesting, love me some orange peel in my rum from time to time, so could defo see myself trying it in coffee too.

[-] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 3 points 8 months ago

A splash of Cointreau.

That bit of orange adds complex flavors to good coffee.

[-] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 3 points 8 months ago

I like my coffee like I like my women, caffeinated, highly caffeinated. And room temperature. But like a room that's not too hot, not too cold.

[-] asdfasdfasdf@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Ground long pepper. It's delicious as fuck.

[-] fujiwood@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Pineapple juice.

[-] half@lemmy.world 0 points 8 months ago

A mild cigar.

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