The Energy Coffee

In the late seventeenth century, English coffee houses served their brews black, with optional additions of ginger, clove, cinnamon or spearmint. 

This is our Swissôtel take on fabulous flavours that awaken body, mind and spirit first thing in the morning. A flowery, yet woody-warm touch to kick-start your coffee aroma. A pinch or two can be sprinkled over a cup of freshly brewed black coffee or coffee with milk. 

You can also flavour your ground coffee with the spice mix: mix 1 tablespoon for a milder aroma and 2 tablespoons for a more strongly flavoured aroma with 500g of ground coffee. 

Ingredients 

(makes 30g or approx. one small shaker) 

Ground cinnamon 4tsp 

Ground cardamom 2tsp 

Ground cloves 1tsp 

Ground ginger 2tsp 

1. Mix all ingredients together. 

2. Put in a small shaker and serve with coffee.

 

Cinnamon is a valuable source of antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties, and helps the body fight infections and viruses. It also has a positive effect on dental health and is a natural breath-freshener.

  

Cloves improve digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestive enzymes. They have strong antibacterial properties and contain compounds that help stimulate the immune system by increasing the white blood cell count. They are a natural cure for gum disease and help relieve toothache.  

Cardamom seeds are widely used to make medicine. Cardamom aids the digestion, as it reduces heartburn, constipation, liver and gallbladder complaints, and loss of appetite. 

Ginger is probably the healthiest spice on earth, ginger is full of nutrients and bioactive compounds that benefit body and brain. It is anti-inflammatory, lowers the blood sugar level and reduces the effects of chronic indigestion. The active substance gingerol, to be found in fresh ginger, can also help lower the risk of infections.