My Coffee Ritual Recipe

 

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If you've been following me for a while, then you already know how much I love my coffee. Honestly, I get excited when I wake up just thinking about it. Sitting in the morning sun with a warm cup in my hands is one of my favorite daily rituals.

Over the years I've received so many messages asking exactly what I put in my coffee and why, so I finally decided to share my full recipe. Of course, I may change ingredients and try new things from time to time, but I always have it loaded, meaning I try to make it as nutrient-dense as possible.

Start with Great Coffee

First and foremost, I only use organic, specialty-grade coffee. Right now I'm rotating between Kion and Lineage, a newer brand I've really been enjoying.

I choose coffee that's tested for mold, mycotoxins, and pesticides, things that are unfortunately common in many conventional coffee beans. I always buy whole beans and grind them fresh every morning because I prefer to grind only what I'll use that day to preserve freshness and minimize oxidation.

My Brewing Ritual

I brew my coffee in a glass French press. While it's brewing, I warm my milk and the rest of the ingredients in a small milk frothing pitcher, then use a handheld frother to create that rich, creamy foam that makes every cup feel a little more special.

You can find some of these coffee essentials HERE.

What Goes Into My Coffee

1. Lineage Nose-to-Tail Collagen

This collagen contains a broad spectrum of Types I, II, and III collagen to support healthy hair, skin, nails, and digestion as natural collagen production gradually declines.

Each serving provides 15 grams of grass-fed bovine collagen along with vitamin C from acerola cherries to support collagen formation. It also includes bovine trachea, scapula collagen, and eggshell membrane for a broader range of naturally occurring nutrients.

One thing I really appreciate is that it's made without fillers or artificial ingredients and is tested for more than 390 contaminants, including glyphosate, mycotoxins, phthalates, and microplastics.

2. Natural Shilajit

Shilajit is a naturally occurring mineral-rich substance containing over 84 trace minerals. I take it to support overall vitality, digestion, and nutrient utilization. With depleted soils and increasing environmental stressors, it's become one of my favorite daily additions.

3. Baking Soda

Just a small pinch. I add it to help neutralize some of the acidity of the coffee. Just a small pinch. While baking soda has been used for generations as a simple household staple, I add it to my coffee because I find it softens the acidity and makes it easier on my stomach. Sometimes the simplest ingredients make the biggest difference.

4. Kion or Heart & Soil Colostrum

I rotate between the two depending on what I have on hand. Colostrum is one of nature's oldest superfoods and was likely the very first food you ever consumed. Revered for centuries, from Traditional Chinese Medicine to the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania, colostrum is the first nutrient-rich milk produced by mammals to nourish and protect their young. Rich in naturally occurring immunoglobulins, growth factors, proteins, enzymes, and other bioactive compounds, it's known for supporting immune function, gut health, recovery, and overall vitality. It's one of my favorite daily additions for building a strong foundation from the inside out.

5. Wholistic Sisters Pearl Powder

One of my favorite beauty additions. Pearl powder has the richest source of calcium on the planet, but also comes with many more beneficial elements like magnesium, zinc, trace minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. It is known to help brighten skin from within.

My Milk Mixture

After pressing my coffee, I pour it over everything in my mug, leaving room for the milk.

In my milk frothing pitcher I combine:

  • Raw organic milk

  • 1 tablespoon grass-fed ghee

  • Organic coconut oil or manna

  • 1 tablespoon organic Grade A maple syrup or local organic honey

I warm everything gently over low heat until the ghee melts and the milk is warm, then froth it until it's thick, creamy, and beautifully foamy.

Before pouring the milk into my mug, I quickly use the frother to blend all of the ingredients already in the coffee so everything dissolves evenly.

Then I pour the milk over the top and finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and/or sea salt.

 

Optional Add-In

Sometimes I'll also add Nate's Functional Energy Creamer.

Enjoy!

If you try my coffee ritual, tag me @jessegolden on Instagram so I can see your creations and repost them. xo