Introduction

Coffee: The aromatic and potent neuro stimulant for the day, entered India through Chikmagalur 350 years back. It was stated that before Coffee entered India, it was prevalent in Ethiopia, Italy and other middle eastern Countries.   

What's Flavoured Coffee?

In earlier days, Middle Easterners blended nuts and spices with their Coffee using natural ingredients. This would create a new rendition of the Coffee that would be flavoured. But in modern times, people like a particular type of flavour that can be created either naturally or artificially. Oils with flavours can be used in this situation. Most of the time, coffee beans are flavour-infused with one or more flavouring oils. Natural or synthetic oils can be produced from this.

Cocoa beans, vanilla pods and several other berries are used as mediums to extract natural oils. For the creation of artificial oils, either the natural components for the natural oils are isolated and reproduced through machines in either a small or large-scale setup. Or the addition of several other components or materials along with the naturally extracted material is used to create customised flavours such as Toffee, Peppermint and Gingerbread.

Why is flavoured Coffee made?

Flavoured Coffee is made to create give customised options to the customers. Several people prefer different flavours of Coffee as tasting the same variety and flavour might cause boredom amongst customers. 

Companies can use this opportunity to understand customers' needs and analyse their target group. By doing so, they can make the best decision by choosing the right and in-demand flavour for Coffee. Ultimately, it gives the customer and producer great satisfaction overall. 

How is Flavoured Coffee Made?

1. Through Flavoured Coffee Beans

The beans are finely roasted and cooled off. These beans are added to a large mixer (cement mixer drum) along with the concentrated flavourings and propylene glycol (to aid in attaching the flavourings to coffee beans) for 30 minutes until the coating process is complete. 

2. While Hot Preparation

People can make organic, sugar-free and additive-free flavours of Coffee by adding simple spices and other aroma agents such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and turmeric while brewing a hot cup of Coffee in the kitchen. Ensure the agents added to coffee powder while preparing flavoured Coffee are proportioned equally, as they may clog up the coffee-making gadgets.

Hack: If you want a spicy flavour to Coffee, place the whole spice without breaking it into the coffee bean storage unit, which should be airtight.

3. Coffee Flavouring Syrups

Here, the flavoured elements are along with a high sugar-containing mixture for a consistent flavour and quality. These flavours can be classified into two types: Artificial and homemade. Sugar is first combined and dissolved in boiling water inside a sizable industrial tank to make artificial syrup.

The syrup is subsequently homogenised by being run through a milling machine. Then, with the aid of a big mixer, synthetic flavourings and food additives are added and blended before being sent to the filling machine for bottling.  For homemade syrups, equal quantities of water and sugar should be stewed until the sugar is dissolved. Try with different herbs, spices, or dried fruits and mix them into the mixture containing sugar for about 20 minutes.

Transfer the syrup into a fresh bottle using a funnel and sieve. Before sealing the lid, let it cool, and store it somewhere dry and cool.

4. Naturally Flavoured Coffee Beans

Some people prefer naturally occurring flavoured beans. Several such flavoured coffee beans are Arabica, Liberia and Robusta. These are carefully grown in dedicated highlands from pesticides and chemicals.

What Are The Benefits of Flavoured Coffee?

If your normal Coffee is bland and strong, then flavoured Coffee can make you forget the thick and strong flavour of black Coffee. Not only that, Coffee can help in boosting memory and improve concentration. 

If you're looking for a more sophisticated flavour and smell while you drink Coffee, then try a cup of it is much better than plain Coffee. Hazelnut can helps in preventing UTIs., provides antioxidants and is great for your skin ( as it contains Vitamin A and E).

Cinnamon added to Coffee gives you flavour and promotes weight loss, reduces the risk of heart disease, fights infection and lowers blood sugar levels. The use of vanilla extract over is much preferred over the artificial substitute. Organic vanilla extract can lower cholesterol and reduce appetite, leading to weight loss.

Adding turmeric and beetroot to your Coffee can relieve pains, make the skin brighter and fight infections.

Note: Frequent or large consumption of flavoured Coffee is not advisable. Slamm amount of daily consumption is fine comparatively.  

Conclusion

Coffee has always been in all parts of our lives, whether we're sad or happy. Flavoured Coffee is just the additive to enhance the feeling of comfort and satisfaction. 

Try out: If you're bold and want to try things differently with Coffee, add a pinch of salt to it at the end or while brewing (more preferable). You'll find a different flavour altogether, reducing the bitterness of the Coffee.  

Let us know in the comments your favourite coffee flavour. 

FAQs

Is flavoured Coffee healthy?

When consumed in moderate amounts, it is harmless. Excessive use can damage the body due to excessive consumption of propylene glycol.

Does Flavoured Coffee Contain Sugar?

Flavoured coffee beans do not contain sugar unless it's coated with a particular type of flavour oil. The end product you make can or need not have sugar necessarily. Usage of sweeteners can be done to sweeten your cup of flavoured Coffee.

What Types of Coffee Flavours are Available in India?

Cinnamon, vanilla, hazelnut, cocoa, mocha, peppermint, orange, caramel, pumpkin spice etc. are a few examples of coffee flavours available in India.

What are The Top 5 Flavoured Coffee Flavours?

French vanilla, Caramel, Pumpkin spice, Peppermint, Hazelnut

Can Flavoured Coffee Cause Headaches?

Flavoured Coffee, as such, do not cause headache. People who are usually prone to migraines get headaches after consumption of Coffee.