Forget your basic PSL (Pumpkin Spiced Latte). When the cold hits and you need something that'll actually warm you up from the inside out, this hot buttered coffee recipe using our Cinnamayhem blend is your new go-to. It's like hot buttered rum's caffeinated cousin who actually knows how to party.
TLDR: The Recipe
You'll need: 8 oz hot Cinnamayhem coffee, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp softened butter, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, whipped cream (optional)
Quick steps:
- Mix brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon in your mug
- Pour hot coffee over the mixture, stir until butter melts
- Top with whipped cream and extra cinnamon if you're feeling fancy
Total time: 3 minutes to pure comfort
Why This Works So Well
Here's the thing about hot buttered coffee - it's not some Instagram trend that tastes like disappointment. The butter creates this rich, velvety mouthfeel while the brown sugar adds molasses depth that plays perfectly with cinnamon spice. And our Cinnamayhem? It's already loaded with cinnamon roll flavors that have been infused into the beans for 24 hours, not just sprinkled on top like an afterthought.
The Method
What You'll Need:
- 8 oz hot Cinnamayhem coffee (brewed strong – this isn't the time for weak coffee)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (dark brown, if you have it for more complexity)
- 1 tbsp softened butter (real butter, not margarine – we're not animals)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, only if you want that extra punch)
- Whipped cream for topping (optional, but recommended)
The Process:
1. Build Your Base – Drop the brown sugar, softened butter, and cinnamon into your favorite mug. Give it a quick stir to combine – you're creating a flavor paste that's about to get transformed.
2. The Pour – Pour your hot Cinnamayhem coffee directly over the mixture. The heat will melt the butter instantly and dissolve the sugar, creating this incredible aromatic steam that'll make your kitchen smell like a bakery.
3. Stir with Purpose – Stir until the butter is completely melted and incorporated. You'll see the coffee turn this beautiful golden color as everything combines.
4. Top It Off – Add whipped cream if you want to go full indulgent, then hit it with one more sprinkle of cinnamon. The contrast between the warm coffee and cool cream is chef's kiss.
Level Up Your Hot Buttered Game
The Spice Blend: Mix your cinnamon with a pinch of nutmeg and cardamom for a more complex spice profile.
The Salted Version: Add a tiny pinch of sea salt to the butter mixture. Trust us on this one.
The Boozy Upgrade: Add a splash of rum or bourbon for the adults in the room who want to lean into the hot buttered rum inspiration.
Why Cinnamayhem Makes This Recipe Sing
Look, you could make this with any coffee, but you'd be missing the point. Our Cinnamayhem isn't just coffee with cinnamon flavor sprayed on – those beans spent 24 hours soaking up real cinnamon roll essence. When you add the butter and brown sugar, you're building layers on top of flavors that are already built into the coffee itself.
The result? A drink that tastes like someone turned the best cinnamon roll you've ever had into liquid comfort.
Perfect For Cold Days (And Cold Souls)
This isn't just a recipe – it's winter survival gear in a mug. Whether you're working from home in your pajamas or need something warming after battling the elements, this hot buttered coffee delivers the kind of comfort that makes cold weather almost tolerable.
Ready to turn your coffee routine into something worth looking forward to? Grab a bag of Cinnamayhem and experience what happens when coffee actually tastes like the flavors it promises.
Bad Teddy. Good Coffee.
Now stop reading and start brewing. Your future self will thank you for this one.