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Brown Sugar Coffee

A quick and flavorful coffee drink where brown sugar dissolves into hot coffee for a richer, molasses-forward taste that feels like a specialty café creation.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 8 ounces hot brewed coffee
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or cream optional
  • Pinch of sea salt optional

Equipment

  • Coffee maker or kettle for brewing
  • Mug or cup for serving
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Measuring spoons
  • Milk frother or whisk (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brew 8 ounces of hot coffee at around 200°F (93°C) using your preferred method, about 5 minutes.
  2. Measure 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, starting with 1 tablespoon for desired sweetness.
  3. Pour the hot coffee into a mug while it is still hot to ensure the sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Add the measured brown sugar to the coffee.
  5. Stir thoroughly for about 30 seconds until the brown sugar fully dissolves.
  6. Add a pinch of sea salt and stir again to enhance sweetness and complexity.
  7. Warm 1/4 cup whole milk or cream if using and pour it into the coffee, or add cold milk for an iced version.
  8. Taste the coffee and adjust sweetness by adding more brown sugar if desired.

Notes

Dissolve brown sugar in a small amount of hot water before adding it to the coffee to prevent grittiness and achieve the smoothest sweetness.