In this recipe, we’ll explain how to add cayenne pepper to coffee to make a unique, delicious style of coffee that many people have never heard of. Grab your favorite coffee and some milk—maybe some extra, just in case—and let's get started.
Brew a cup of average-strength, medium-strength coffee. We're going to add a bunch of stuff to the coffee, so the details of the roast aren't too important.
While the coffee is brewing, melt 1 ounce of semi-sweet chocolate chips. You can melt more if you're a chocolate fiend, but at least 1 ounce should be enough to hold its own in the flavor mix.
We recommend adding milk to this coffee, even if you don't usually take your coffee with milk. It helps round out the flavor profile and provides a cooling effect that keeps the cayenne pepper in check.
We prefer to skip the sugar since we're using chocolate, but you might want to add some anyway if you have a sweet tooth.
Add the chocolate and stir until it is well-mixed.
Now, carefully add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper. If you're feeling bold, you can add more, but don't say we didn't warn you. It's tricky to get the balance right, so you might need to try this recipe a few times before you find the sweet spot.