Masala Chai-Spiced Pour Over with Almond Cream

A cozy pour-over coffee with warming chai spices and creamy almond goodness

Love chai masala? This coffee recipe brings together your favorite Indian spices with smooth pour-over coffee for an exciting twist on your morning brew. The blend of cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger creates a perfectly spiced coffee that's both comforting and energizing.

This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that stands up beautifully to the bold spices, while the homemade almond cream adds a silky smoothness. It's super simple to make and perfect for those mornings when you want something special but familiar.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This spiced coffee creation brings something special to your daily brew. Here's why you'll love it:

Perfect blend of coffee and traditional chai spices
Dairy-free and naturally sweetened
Customizable spice levels
Rich and creamy without heavy cream

Masala Chai-Spiced Pour Over with Almond Cream

A cozy pour-over coffee with warming chai spices and creamy almond goodness

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Equipment

Pour-over dripper
Paper filter
Coffee grinder
Scale
Kettle
Blender
Spice grinder

Ingredients

20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground ginger
Pinch of black pepper
2 whole cloves
1/2 cup raw almonds
1 cup filtered water
1 tsp maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

**Prepare the almond cream:** Soak almonds overnight, blend with 1/4 cup fresh water until smooth
**Mix the spices:** Combine cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, pepper, and ground cloves
**Grind coffee beans:** to medium-coarse consistency
**Heat water** to 200°F (93°C)
**Set up pour-over:** Place filter in dripper and rinse with hot water
**Add coffee and spices:** Mix ground coffee with spice blend in filter
**Pour water:** Start with 50g for blooming, then slowly add remaining water in circular motions
**Finish and serve:** Add almond cream and maple syrup if desired

Pro Tips

**Freshly grind your spices** just before brewing for the most intense flavor
**Use filtered water** heated to 200°F (93°C) for optimal extraction
**Make extra spice blend** and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
**Adjust the spice ratio** to your taste preferences

Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 1mg

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