The taste of honey in coffee depends on the what honey and what coffee you use. Generally, honey adds a sweet, floral, and sometimes slightly fruity flavor to the coffee, which is different and usually stronger than the more neutral sweetness of white sugar. The specific flavor notes will depend on the variety of honey — for example, clover honey (the most popular honey in the US) is milder and might not overpower the coffee's natural flavors, while something like wildflower or buckwheat honey has a stronger, more distinct taste that can significantly change the flavor profile of your coffee. You'll want to buy from your local beekeeper anyway to make sure you're getting 100% pure honey, so I would reach out to them and see what they have available and recommend.

It's understandable to be concerned, but don't worry: There's no concrete evidence that adding honey to coffee is toxic. That idea is based on misconceptions and false claims, such as misinterpreted Ayurvedic principles. Time to put on the lab coat again .

Scientifically, while heating honey can alter its chemical makeup (a Maillard Reaction) and increase levels of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), the levels produced when honey is added to hot coffee are generally well below harmful amounts. If you'd like to do more research, make sure to check out this study done by some researchers from Government Ayurveda Medical College in Mysore, India.

All that to say, for most people, drinking coffee with a typical amount of honey isn't toxic.

Yes, you can put honey in coffee with milk. Adding honey to milky coffee can sweeten it while also giving it that creamy, smooth texture. Honey's natural sweetness mixed with milk's richness create a comforting cup of joe. Just like adding honey to straight black coffee, start with a small amount of honey and adjust according to your taste preferences. Ensure to stir the coffee well to help the honey dissolve completely, especially if the coffee or milk is not very hot, as honey is thicker and takes longer to dissolve than granulated sugar. This obviously works well in lattes and cappuccinos, where milk is pretty key.

Side note: Make sure to checkout our list of over 200+ honey recipes (we've got a few latte recipes, as well as some copycat Starbucks drinks)

Honey in coffee is a growing trend, but it's not as common as using sugar or other sweeteners. It's growing in popularity though, especially as people are realizing the negative health effects of excess amounts of cane sugar. Added sugar is everywhere in American food and drinks, so minimizing sugar intake wherever possible can help your health in many ways.

Now we're talking 😊🌶️ You can definitely add hot honey to add some kick to your coffee. If you don't want to buy hot honey in a bottle, here's a quick recipe you can make with your own local honey.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and salt.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
4. Remove from heat and let cool before using as desired.