White Spiced Coffee

Directions

1. 1
   Place the milk and crushed coffee beans in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Heat the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 7 minutes.
3. 3
   Immediately remove from the heat and let the beans steep in the milk for 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Strain the coffee mixture and transfer to the jar of a blender.
5. 5
   Discard the crushed coffee beans.
6. 6
   Add the cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and honey to the steeped milk and blend on high speed until the spices are coarsely ground, about 30 seconds.
7. 7
   Strain the liquid back into the saucepan and discard the ground spices.
8. 8
   Rewarm the spiced coffee over medium-high heat until the liquid is hot and steaming.
9. 9
   Add rum, if desired.
10. 10
    Pour into warmed coffee mugs, and serve hot.