A Harvard Doctor Recommends It. My Customers Swear by It. I Finally Tried It.
There was a time when my morning coffee ritual was simple: grind, brew, sip, go. Like many of you, coffee wasn’t just a beverage, it was the moment that marked the start of my day, a small slice of calm before the chaos.
But everything changed a few months ago during a conversation with one of our long-time Win Win Coffee customers, Clara, a yoga instructor in San Diego. She shared something that surprised me:
“I love your roasts, but I’ve started adding cinnamon to my cup every morning. A Harvard doctor said it could help regulate blood sugar and inflammation.”
I paused. I’d heard people add butter, MCT oil, even mushrooms to their coffee but cinnamon? That felt like something my grandma would sprinkle on apple pie, not a superfood.
Later that night, curiosity got the better of me. I Googled it, and sure enough, there it was: a Harvard doctor talking about the surprising benefits of cinnamon in coffee. According to the article from The Times of India, adding just a small pinch of cinnamon can offer anti-inflammatory benefits, help regulate blood sugar levels, and even reduce heart disease risk.
That night, I decided to give it a try.
When Flavor Meets Function
The next morning, I brewed a cup of our Medium Roast Elevate Blend, added a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon, and took a cautious sip.
Wow.
It was warm, earthy, comforting and a little nostalgic. The cinnamon didn’t overpower the coffee; it enhanced it. It played especially well with our chocolatey notes and medium acidity, bringing out hidden depths I hadn’t tasted before.
By the end of the week, I was hooked. It became my new ritual, and soon, I started encouraging friends and customers to try it. The feedback?
“It tastes like fall in a cup, every day.”
“It curbs my sweet cravings, so I don’t even need sugar anymore.”
“It gives my coffee a feel-good kick that lasts all morning.”
More Than a Trend: A Tiny Tweak with Big Impact
What I love about this tip is that it’s accessible. You don’t need a $300 blender, a barista certificate, or a 12-step brewing process. You just need your favorite Win Win Coffee roast and a dash of cinnamon.
This simple addition fits right into the lives of health-conscious coffee lovers who want more from their cup without giving up on flavor. It’s not about chasing fads, it’s about small, meaningful upgrades that make your mornings better.
If you’re already using clean, thoughtfully sourced coffee (like the blends we take pride in roasting here at Win Win), then you’re already ahead of the game. But when you combine that with ingredients like cinnamon, you start turning your cup into a ritual of nourishment, mind, body, and taste buds.
Other Creative Add-ins Our Community Swears By
Inspired by Clara’s cinnamon tip, I reached out to our Win Win Coffee family and gathered a few more favorite “secret” coffee upgrades. Here are a few worth trying:
Cacao powder – “For a mocha-like richness without added sugar.”
Cardamom – “It’s a staple in Middle Eastern coffee, adds a subtle, exotic twist.”
Collagen powder – “Tasteless but supports hair, skin, and joints.”
Coconut oil – “For those who love that creamy texture but want to stay dairy-free.”
Each of these add-ins has a story behind it, someone experimenting, tweaking, and ultimately enhancing their ritual in a way that suits their goals and preferences. That’s what coffee should be about: customization, care, and community.
Your Cup, Your Way
At Win Win Coffee, we’re big believers that the best cup of coffee is the one you make your own. That’s why we put so much heart into every roast, to give you a foundation that’s rich, clean, and full of flavor, so you can build your own perfect brew.
Whether you’re sipping solo at sunrise, gathering with friends for a weekend pour-over, or slipping cinnamon into your morning mug before a yoga class, your ritual matters.
And if you haven’t tried it yet? Go grab your favorite Win Win roast, sprinkle a little cinnamon, and give it a stir. You just might fall in love with your coffee all over again.
Here’s to small changes with big impact, one cup at a time. ☕✨
