A Creative Coffee Mix to Optimise Your Brew
Posted by Simone, The Coffee Girl on 11th Dec 2025
Coffee lovers, gather round. If you’ve been brewing at home for a while, you already know that a great cup starts with freshly roasted beans (hello, Kimberley Coffee Company!). But once you have a beautiful, aromatic base, something fun happens: you can play. A pinch of spice, a hint of warmth, a touch of sweetness… the everyday ingredients sitting quietly in your pantry can transform your morning cup into a supercharged, flavour-forward, and even healthier ritual.
Today we’re diving into five simple spices — cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg, cloves and ginger — each well-known for their natural health benefits and their ability to enhance coffee without taking away what you love about it. If you’ve ever wanted to “optimise” your brew, calm the caffeine jitters, or add depth without sugar, these tiny additions deliver a surprising amount of magic.
And the best part? A creative cup like this truly shines when you’re using fresh, high-quality beans roasted to order. (Conveniently, those are exactly the kind we ship from Kimberley Coffee Company when you order online.)
- Cinnamon – Sweet Spice, Stable Energy
How to use it:
Add ⅛ teaspoon of ground cinnamon directly into the coffee grounds before brewing, or sprinkle on top of a finished latte or flat white.
Why it’s great for your body:
- Helps stabilise blood sugar levels, reducing post-coffee crashes
- Contains antioxidants that support metabolic function
- Natural anti-inflammatory properties
- Can mellow caffeine spikes and jitters
- Adds sweetness without any sugar
Flavour profile: warm, woody, lightly sweet — perfect with medium or dark roasted beans.
- Cocoa – Mood Booster Meets Antioxidant Power
How to use it:
Mix 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa into the grounds before brewing, or whisk into hot water before adding your espresso for a homemade mocha effect.
Why it’s great for your body:
- Contains magnesium (supports brain function and calmness)
- High in antioxidants for cardiovascular support
- Can counteract caffeine jitters
- Increases serotonin and dopamine — the good mood chemicals
- Provides a satisfying chocolate flavour without sugar
Flavour profile: rich, earthy, slightly bitter — especially beautiful with darker roasts or cold brew.
- Nutmeg – A Touch of Luxury, A Hint of Calm
How to use it:
Use a tiny pinch (⅛ teaspoon or less) grated fresh into your grounds or sprinkled over your latte foam.
Why it’s great for your body:
- Helps support digestion
- Natural calming properties
- Contains compounds that can reduce inflammation
- May assist in balancing blood sugar
- Adds complexity to your brew without masking coffee flavour
Flavour profile: warm, slightly sweet, aromatic — especially good with milk-based coffees.
- Cloves – Bold, Earthy, and Packed With Benefits
How to use it:
Add one whole clove into the grounds before brewing, then remove before drinking. If using ground cloves, use a tiny pinch.
Why it’s great for your body:
- Extremely high in antioxidants
- Natural antibacterial and antiviral properties
- Supports blood sugar regulation
- Can reduce inflammation
- Helps create a more stable, smooth caffeine experience
Flavour profile: bold, warm, peppery — ideal for slow brews like French press.
- Ginger – Bright, Warming, and Digestive-Friendly
How to use it:
Add ⅛ teaspoon of ground ginger to your grounds before brewing, or steep a thin slice of fresh ginger in your cup for 2–3 minutes.
Why it’s great for your body:
- Excellent for digestion and gut comfort
- Powerful anti-inflammatory properties
- Helps regulate blood sugar
- Warming effect that pairs beautifully with morning coffee
- Can smooth out caffeine jitters
Flavour profile: spicy, citrusy, energising — brilliant with long blacks or cold brew.
Putting It All Together: Your Creative Coffee Ritual
Mix, match, and experiment. Start with one spice for a week to see how your body responds. Your kitchen becomes your roasted-bean apothecary.
Freshly roasted beans bloom more, balance better with spices, and carry deeper natural sweetness. That’s why customers across Australia order their Kimberley Coffee Company beans online and get them roasted fresh, shipped fast, and tasting the way coffee should taste.
So next time you brew, grab a spice jar, lean into your creative coffee moment, and give your cup a health and flavour lift.