Hot Coffee Masala

This warming, spicy coffee drink contains interesting Asian spices, giving it a chai-like flavor.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 31 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 ½ teaspoons instant coffee granules
• ½ cinnamon stick
• 1 whole star anise pod
• 2 cumin seeds, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons nonfat dry milk powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the cumin seeds, star anise pod, and cinnamon stick; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the instant coffee, and allow the drink to simmer gently for 2 more minutes. Pour the drink into mugs, straining out the spices, and stir 1 teaspoon of nonfat dry milk powder and 1 teaspoon of white sugar into each mug.