Blackstrap molasses has a distinct, rich flavor that is somewhat bittersweet, so whether or not it tastes good in coffee is a matter of personal preference. Some people enjoy the flavor and find that it adds depth to their coffee, while others may not care for the taste or find that it overpowers the other flavors in their coffee.
If you’re curious, you could try adding a small amount of blackstrap molasses to your coffee and see how you like it. Keep in mind that it is a sweetener, so if you do add it, you may want to adjust the amount of sugar or other sweeteners you use in your coffee to avoid making it too sweet.
Here’s a recipe for a coffee drink with blackstrap molasses:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup of milk of your choice
- Ice (optional)
Instructions:
- Brew 1 cup of coffee.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the blackstrap molasses, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
- Stir the mixture until the blackstrap molasses has completely melted and the spices are evenly distributed.
- Add the brewed coffee to the saucepan and stir to combine.
- Heat the mixture over low heat until it is hot, but not boiling.
- While the coffee mixture is heating, warm the milk in a separate saucepan or in the microwave.
- Pour the warmed milk into the coffee mixture and stir to combine.
- If desired, pour the coffee mixture over ice to make an iced latte.
Enjoy your blackstrap molasses coffee drink!